Helical piers are an ideal foundation solution for municipal boardwalk projects due to their efficiency and minimal environmental impact. According to RMSSCO, there are several key reasons to use them for these types of infrastructure projects:

• Minimal Environmental Disturbance: The rotary installation process creates little to no soil displacement. This is a critical advantage for boardwalks located in sensitive waterfront or wetland areas, as it helps preserve natural habitats and complies with environmental regulations.
• Immediate Load Capacity: Unlike traditional concrete foundations, helical piers do not require curing time. They provide immediate load-bearing capacity upon installation, which eliminates weather-dependent delays and accelerates project schedules.
• Superior Performance in Poor Soils: Helical piers perform reliably in challenging soil conditions typical of municipal sites, such as loose sand or saturated strata. Installation can be approximately 66% faster than traditional methods in these environments.
• Logistical Advantages: The installation requires a smaller equipment footprint compared to heavy machinery used for traditional piers, and the process produces minimal site disturbance, preserving adjacent infrastructure and landscaping.
• Verifiable Reliability: Each installation is backed by helical pile load capacity testing and torque correlation to ensure the piers meet rigorous municipal standards and engineered specifications.