About Berkel
Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) started years before most companies considered the concept. With employees participating in the ownership of the company, they have a vested interest in the organization and work hard to continue the legacy of exceeding customers’ expectations through quality and innovation.
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Mon 07 Oct 2024
DFI49 Annual Conference
Aurora CO
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Central PA Geotechnical Conference
Hershey PA
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ASCE Geo-Structures 2024
Pittsburg PA
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ASCE Geotechnical Frontiers
Louisville KY
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DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement
Bruges, Belgium
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Testimonials
Joe…Brandon Pritchett, our Superintendent on the RSA Project…said that your crew did a great job on the project. They were easy to work with, finished ahead of schedule and followed all of the safety rules on the project. He never had to remind any of them to wear their PPE and they held their JSA meeting and safety meeting every morning before work. Please pass this along to them for a job well done. Thanks
Jimmy Ard
Ard Contracting, Inc.
It is my pleasure to write this letter of appreciation for Billy McBride & Gary Daffner and their team for their performance on the SCAD Indian Street Project in Savannah Georgia. The foremen and their team have proven to be a valuable addition for any company with their knowledge & know how of your industry. “TEAM WORK” at its best . The foremen and their team also displayed a high safety knowledge of the work force safety while on site at all times . The foremen and their team produced a high volume of work while maintaining high standards for workmanship and quality. The team also processes the ultimate “can do “ attitude while taking on all task asked of them with a positive attitude. The team worked hard with CLAYCO with coordinating and scheduling their portion of work on the project. The team took initiative to go beyond the expected parameters of the job and that’s why I feel they have the intangibles and are a great success in the work place. Billy & Gary’s work ethics and communication skills add value to wherever they work .The proof is how well their team has performed even when different foreman were in place . Professionalism is what both Billy & Gary expect from their team and it shows in their work as well as their team. Great job and Thanks .
Charles McKinney
General Superintendent
Treagon – Your guys did a fantastic job on this project which truly made me smile. It went smoothly (at least from my perspective) from start to finish due to the hard work and positive attitude of both your team and mine. I look forward to working with you and your team in the future.
Chris Brummel
Project Executive, Rentenbach Constructors Incorporated
Vaughn – I wanted you to know that your crew at 1000 Park Ave. is doing an excellent job with not only their scope, but their attention to detail every day in regards to safety. Every morning Joey does an excellent job with leading the group in pre task planning, and the other team members take the necessary steps and precautions with the specific tasks. This is a great way to start a project and we rewarded the Berkel crew members with lunch today.
Josh Bollin
General Superintendent, Gilbane Building Company
Joe – good group of people, very impressive. I was most impressed with the fact that with all the mud and wet working conditions Berkel had a excellent safety record. Your PM Chris Chinopulos is a talented young man, but don’t share that I wouldn’t want to give him a big head.
Gary Collard
CSA Supervisor, Yates Constructors, Wacker Polisilicon Project
Chris and Joe – I would like to say thank you to you and your team on doing a great job the last couple of months. We know it was not always easy to work around but we made it work at least due to your flexibility you provided over the entire time. I would like to wish you good luck and a great success on your next job.
Johann Mayer
Project Manager, Wacker Chemie AG
I have been with SkanskaUSA for over 32 years and the shoring team on this project has hands down been the best I’ve ever been associated with. It is leaders like Berkel Superintendent Pablo Echeverria that make SkanskaUSA jobs successful and a pleasure to build.
Ralph Easterwood
General Superintendent, SkanskaUSA
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your company for a job well done. As you know, stringent time constraints were placed on Berkel’s portion of this project. I’m pleased to say you not only met these constraints, but far exceeded my expectations. Your on-site personnel’s performance resulted in what was probably the smoothest pile installation of my career.
Martin Shows
Project Superintendent, Carothers Construction
The final ratings issued by the Navy on the Joint Strike Project received the highest possible overall rating of “Outstanding”. This is a great accomplishment and the Berkel Team contributed greatly.
William E. Simons and James T. Gallagher
Coakley-Williams Construction
Deep foundations are essential for supporting structures in challenging soil conditions. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. specializes in a wide range of deep foundation solutions, including auger pressure grouted piles, drilled displacement piles, limited access micropiles, energy piles, drilled shafts, driven piles, rock anchors, and tie-downs. Our expertise ensures that your project is built on a solid foundation, capable of withstanding the test of time.
Auger pressure grouted piles are a reliable and efficient deep foundation solution. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes advanced drilling techniques and high-quality grout materials to create durable and stable piles. Our team ensures that the piles are installed to the highest standards, providing a strong and secure foundation for your project.
Drilled displacement piles are a versatile deep foundation option. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. employs specialized drilling equipment to create piles that displace the surrounding soil. Our team carefully monitors the drilling process to ensure that the piles are installed accurately and efficiently, providing a robust foundation for your project.
Limited access micropiles are a perfect solution for projects with restricted space. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes specialized equipment and techniques to install micropiles in confined areas. Our team's expertise ensures that the micropiles are installed precisely and effectively, providing a reliable foundation for your project.
Energy piles are a sustainable and innovative deep foundation solution. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. specializes in the installation of energy piles, which can be used to provide geothermal heating and cooling for buildings. Our team's expertise ensures that the energy piles are installed efficiently and effectively, reducing your project's environmental impact.
Drilled shafts are a robust deep foundation solution. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes advanced drilling techniques to create large-diameter shafts that provide exceptional load-bearing capacity. Our team ensures that the shafts are installed to the highest standards, providing a strong and stable foundation for your project.
Driven piles are a traditional and reliable deep foundation solution. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes specialized driving equipment to install piles into the ground. Our team's expertise ensures that the piles are driven to the required depth and penetration, providing a secure foundation for your project.
Rock anchors and tie-downs are essential for stabilizing slopes and retaining walls. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. specializes in the installation of rock anchors and tie-downs, using advanced techniques and high-quality materials. Our team ensures that the anchors and tie-downs are installed securely, providing a reliable and long-lasting solution for your project.
Sheeting and shoring are crucial for protecting excavations and supporting surrounding structures. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. offers a wide range of sheeting and shoring solutions, including sheet piles, soldier pile (beam) and lagging, tie-backs, underpinning, bracing, secant and tangent walls, soil nails, and facade retention. Our team's expertise ensures that the sheeting and shoring systems are designed and installed to the highest standards, providing a safe and secure working environment for your project.
Sheet piles are a versatile and durable sheeting solution. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes specialized equipment to install sheet piles, creating a strong and watertight barrier. Our team ensures that the sheet piles are installed accurately and efficiently, providing a reliable and long-lasting solution for your project.
Soldier pile (beam) and lagging is a traditional and effective shoring system. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes steel beams (soldier piles) and timber lagging to support excavations. Our team's expertise ensures that the soldier pile and lagging system is designed and installed to the highest standards, providing a safe and secure working environment for your project.
Tie-backs are essential for stabilizing slopes and retaining walls. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. specializes in the installation of tie-backs, using advanced techniques and high-quality materials. Our team ensures that the tie-backs are installed securely, providing a reliable and long-lasting solution for your project.
Underpinning is a process of strengthening existing foundations. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. offers a range of underpinning solutions, including micropiles, drilled shafts, and underpinning beams. Our team's expertise ensures that the underpinning work is carried out effectively and efficiently, extending the life of your existing structure.
Bracing is essential for supporting excavations and preventing soil movement. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes a variety of bracing systems, including timber bracing, steel bracing, and strutting. Our team's expertise ensures that the bracing system is designed and installed to the highest standards, providing a safe and secure working environment for your project.
Secant and tangent walls are a type of retaining wall that is constructed using interlocking piles. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. specializes in the installation of secant and tangent walls, using advanced drilling techniques and high-quality materials. Our team ensures that the walls are constructed to the highest standards, providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for your project.
Soil nails are a type of ground reinforcement that is used to stabilize slopes and prevent soil erosion. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. specializes in the installation of soil nails, using advanced drilling techniques and high-quality materials. Our team ensures that the soil nails are installed securely, providing a reliable and long-lasting solution for your project.
Facade retention is a process of supporting existing building facades during excavation work. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. offers a range of facade retention solutions, including tie-backs, soldier pile and lagging, and sheet piles. Our team's expertise ensures that the facade retention system is designed and installed to the highest standards, protecting the existing building during construction.
Ground improvement techniques are used to enhance the properties of soil. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. offers a range of ground improvement solutions, including rigid inclusions, compaction grouting, pressure grouting, and deep soil mixing. Our team's expertise ensures that the ground improvement work is carried out effectively and efficiently, improving the stability and load-bearing capacity of the soil.
Rigid inclusions are a type of ground improvement technique that involves installing rigid elements into the soil. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes a variety of rigid inclusions, including stone columns, soil mixing columns, and ground anchors. Our team's expertise ensures that the rigid inclusions are installed accurately and efficiently, improving the strength and stability of the soil.
Compaction grouting is a ground improvement technique that involves injecting grout into the soil to increase its density. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes specialized grouting equipment to inject grout into the soil. Our team's expertise ensures that the grouting work is carried out effectively and efficiently, improving the stability and load-bearing capacity of the soil.
Pressure grouting is a ground improvement technique that involves injecting grout into the soil under pressure. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes specialized grouting equipment to inject grout into the soil. Our team's expertise ensures that the grouting work is carried out effectively and efficiently, sealing voids and improving the strength and stability of the soil.
Deep soil mixing is a ground improvement technique that involves mixing cement or other stabilizing agents into the soil. Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. utilizes specialized mixing equipment to mix the soil. Our team's expertise ensures that the soil mixing work is carried out effectively and efficiently, improving the strength and stability of the soil.
- 100% Employee Owned | An ESOP Company
Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) started years before most companies considered the concept. With employees participating in the ownership of the company, they have a vested interest in the organization and work hard to continue the legacy of exceeding customers’ expectations through quality and innovation.
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We are committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations on every job.
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We prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to build lasting relationships.
- Proven Track Record
We are dedicated to continuous improvement and strive for excellence in everything we do.
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“Joe…Brandon Pritchett, our Superintendent on the RSA Project…said that your crew did a great job on the project. They were easy to work with, finished ahead of schedule and followed all of the safety rules on the project. He never had to remind any of them to wear their PPE and they held their JSA meeting and safety meeting every morning before work. Please pass this along to them for a job well done. Thanks”
“It is my pleasure to write this letter of appreciation for Billy McBride & Gary Daffner and their team for their performance on the SCAD Indian Street Project in Savannah Georgia. The foremen and their team have proven to be a valuable addition for any company with their knowledge & know how of your industry. “TEAM WORK” at its best . The foremen and their team also displayed a high safety knowledge of the work force safety while on site at all times . The foremen and their team produced a high volume of work while maintaining high standards for workmanship and quality. The team also processes the ultimate “can do “ attitude while taking on all task asked of them with a positive attitude. The team worked hard with CLAYCO with coordinating and scheduling their portion of work on the project. The team took initiative to go beyond the expected parameters of the job and that’s why I feel they have the intangibles and are a great success in the work place. Billy & Gary’s work ethics and communication skills add value to wherever they work .The proof is how well their team has performed even when different foreman were in place . Professionalism is what both Billy & Gary expect from their team and it shows in their work as well as their team. Great job and Thanks .”
“Treagon – Your guys did a fantastic job on this project which truly made me smile. It went smoothly (at least from my perspective) from start to finish due to the hard work and positive attitude of both your team and mine. I look forward to working with you and your team in the future.”
“Vaughn – I wanted you to know that your crew at 1000 Park Ave. is doing an excellent job with not only their scope, but their attention to detail every day in regards to safety. Every morning Joey does an excellent job with leading the group in pre task planning, and the other team members take the necessary steps and precautions with the specific tasks. This is a great way to start a project and we rewarded the Berkel crew members with lunch today.”
“Joe – good group of people, very impressive. I was most impressed with the fact that with all the mud and wet working conditions Berkel had a excellent safety record. Your PM Chris Chinopulos is a talented young man, but don’t share that I wouldn’t want to give him a big head.”
“Chris and Joe – I would like to say thank you to you and your team on doing a great job the last couple of months. We know it was not always easy to work around but we made it work at least due to your flexibility you provided over the entire time. I would like to wish you good luck and a great success on your next job.”
“I have been with SkanskaUSA for over 32 years and the shoring team on this project has hands down been the best I’ve ever been associated with. It is leaders like Berkel Superintendent Pablo Echeverria that make SkanskaUSA jobs successful and a pleasure to build.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your company for a job well done. As you know, stringent time constraints were placed on Berkel’s portion of this project. I’m pleased to say you not only met these constraints, but far exceeded my expectations. Your on-site personnel’s performance resulted in what was probably the smoothest pile installation of my career.”
“The final ratings issued by the Navy on the Joint Strike Project received the highest possible overall rating of “Outstanding”. This is a great accomplishment and the Berkel Team contributed greatly.”
