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  • CAST-IN-PLACE VS. PRECAST CUSTOM FOOTINGS

    Why use cast-in-place footings when you can use precast custom ones!

    wide angle of a custom footing
    wide angle of a custom footing

    Yes, you read that right! Cast-in-place footings are becoming a thing of the past. More and more projects are going with precast custom footings because of cost, efficiency, labour, and ground conditions.

    Our Custom Footings Journey

    Traditionally, our Tri-Span and CON/SPAN units were placed on piles or cast-in-place footings. Piles are expensive to install, and cast-in-place footings can lead to higher field costs and human error. We found there was a need for a product to combat poor soil conditions, intensive labour, and efficiency in the field. Our in-house engineers took the task at hand, and custom footings were created to solve that need.

    Right side of a custom footing
    Right side of a custom footing

    The Story of Our 19-Metre Footings

    Recently, we designed a 16-metre Tri-Span project. The problem? Poor soil conditions and piles drove up the project costs. Our team of in-house experts hand-crafted the solution: 19-metre custom footings that alleviated the need for piles and cast-in-place footings, AND could handle many ground conditions. They look pretty cool too!

    Under side of a custom footing

    Not All Footings Are Created Equal

    Custom footings improve on productivity during installations, increase accuracy in project development, and are created in controlled environments, ensuring quality and performance is met. We can custom design footings in various shapes and dimensions, accounting for the many ground conditions we face in Ontario.

    Want to Partner with Us?

    Interested in working with us on a custom project? Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com.

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  • CONCAST’S HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025

    an ariel view of a large Tri-Span installation, box culverts installed in a Vault formation, and a four-cell box culvert crossing installation.

    We’re taking a quick look at some of our highlights from 2025, and we’re inviting you to take a trip down memory lane with us. Here are a few of the interesting and unique projects we completed:

    18 Metre Tri-Span – Brampton, ON

    an aerial view of a large Tri-Span bridge installation at a job site, with workers on top of the bridge.
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    • Over 150 pieces in total, including spans, wingwalls, and custom footings
    • Spans were a whopping 18-metres each – our largest to date!

    ‘The Vault’ – Nobleton, ON

    box culverts installed in a Vault formation
    ‘The Vault’ – Nobleton, ON
    • Residential storage tank completed underground to preserve usable greenspace above the system
    • 3048 mm x 3048 mm StormCrete products combined with a 3-tier GreenStorm system
    • Total tank volume: 7,607 m3

    4-Cell Culvert Crossing – Southwold, ON

    a four-cell culvert crossing installation, with an excavator in the background.
    4-Cell Culvert Crossing – Southwold, ON
    • This culvert crossing included 92 boxes, weighing 33,000 kg each, plus 8 skewed end sections
    • Boxes were 5486 mm x 2743 mm each

    Thank you for your support!

    2025 was a year filled with many incredible projects, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We look forward to designing and creating amazing infrastructure solutions in the year ahead and we will continue to push boundaries that further cements Concast (see what we did there) as a leader in the industry. Thanks for following along in our highlights from 2025.

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    Contact our sales team today at sales@concastpipe.com to start working on your next infrastructure project.

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  • TRI-SPAN IS THE BRIDGE SOLUTION YOU NEED!

    a large crane hoisting up a concrete Tri-Span unit at a busy job site while workers look on.

    Does your project require a bridge, but you’re not sure where to start in the design process? Have you considered a Tri-Span bridge? This efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional full bridge construction is an excellent solution!

    What is Tri-Span?

    Our Tri-Span three-sided bridge structures are a highly effective and environmentally conscious solution for managing water flow in applications that involve streams, creeks, or other narrow waterways. Their design is well-suited for low cover applications and vertical clearance constraints.

    Multiple Sizes and Customization

    We can produce Tri-Span products in a wide-range of sizes, providing flexibility to accommodate different spans and various horizontal and vertical design requirements. We can also manufacture custom designs for more complex or challenging projects.

    Earlier in September 2025, we completed a project for a bridge in Brampton; the cool part – it had an 18-metre span, our largest span yet! The project was made up of over 150 pieces, including spans, wingwalls, and custom footings. From engineering and design, to manufacturing and logistics, we have everything you need for your bridge.

    an aerial view of a large Tri-Span bridge installation at a job site, with workers on top of the bridge.
    18 metre Tri-Span installation in Brampton with wingwalls and custom footings.

    Benefits of Tri-Span

    • Reduced costs compared to traditional full bridge construction
    • Time-efficient and quick installation
    • Rigid frame design distributes loads evenly across the structure
    • Built to last using high-quality precast concrete
    • Adaptability and customization – precast units can be adapted to curved or skewed alignments, with varying radii or skews to complement the natural flow of waterways or terrain

    Interested in Learning More?

    If you have a bridge project you need assistance with, Tri-Span may be the solution you need. Please reach out our sales team for more information at sales@concastpipe.com.

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