Support of Excavation (SOE)
The systems that hold the site together while the excavation moves deeper and the real work begins.
Steel Sheeting
Steel sheet piling creates a strong barrier that holds soil and groundwater in place during deep excavations. These systems are commonly used for temporary excavation support, retaining walls, and marine construction projects where stability is critical.
Soldier Pile & Lagging
Soldier piles and lagging systems provide reliable excavation support in dense urban environments. Steel piles are installed vertically and timber or concrete lagging is placed between them to retain the surrounding soil.
Soil Mix Walls
Soil mix walls strengthen weak ground conditions by blending cement with existing soil to create a continuous structural barrier. These walls are commonly used where traditional shoring systems may not be practical.
Secant/Tangent Piles
Secant and tangent pile walls form overlapping drilled shafts that create a continuous retaining wall system. These systems are often used when groundwater control or structural support is required in tight excavation areas.
Tiebacks
Tieback anchors provide lateral support for excavation walls by transferring load deep into stable soil. They are commonly used alongside sheet piling, soldier piles, and secant walls to reinforce excavation support systems.
Soil Nails
Soil nailing stabilizes excavation faces by installing steel bars directly into the soil and grouting them in place. This technique strengthens the ground and helps prevent movement during construction.
Slope Stabilization
Slope stabilization systems are used when excavation occurs near hillsides or unstable terrain. These systems help reinforce the soil and reduce the risk of slope failure during construction.
Underpinning
Underpinning supports existing structures while excavation occurs nearby. This process transfers loads from the existing foundation to deeper, more stable soil so surrounding construction can proceed safely.
Our Standard for SOE
Installation
There’s no middle ground with SOE work. Either the excavation stays stable and your neighbors’ buildings don’t move, or you’ve got a problem that costs you months and a pile of money. We install sheet piling, soldier piles, secant walls, tiebacks- whatever the engineer specifies. Our crews have done this hundreds of times in Manhattan, Long Island, and Jersey where sites are tight and there’s no room for error.
45 Years of Staying Power
Forty-five years is a long time in this industry. We’ve been doing this since 1981 because we handle the operational details that sink everyone else. Our equipment works when we show up because we actually maintain it. Our crews know what they’re doing because they’ve been running these jobs for decades, not months. We don’t wait around for materials because we order them before we need them. It’s not complicated, we just don’t operate like amateurs.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
What is support of excavation (SOE)?
Support of excavation refers to structural systems used to stabilize soil during deep excavations. Systems like sheet piling, soldier piles, tiebacks, and secant walls prevent soil movement and protect nearby structures.
What types of projects require support of excavation systems?
SOE systems are normally required when excavating near buildings, property lines, or utilities where soil movement could impact surrounding structures. Many of the projects we handle involve deep urban excavations where the ground has to stay stable.
How does MBI determine the right excavation support system for a project?
Our team reviews the geotechnical reports and project drawings before recommending the approach. Soil conditions, groundwater, site access, and nearby structures all influence whether the solution involves sheet piling, soldier piles, secant walls, or another system.
Does MBI coordinate SOE work with excavation and foundation crews?
Yes. Many projects involve excavation, SOE systems, and deep foundations happening in sequence. Our crews coordinate the layout and installation so the next phase of work can begin.
Does MBI install both temporary and permanent excavation support systems ?
Yes. Some support systems are temporary and removed after construction, while others remain as part of the permanent structure. The approach depends on the project design and site conditions.