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OUR SERVICES
With decades of expertise as drill and blast contractors, McCaw’s delivers a full range of services, including pipeline trenching, mining, quarry operations, civil works, piling, and rock reinforcement. Our skilled team and specialized equipment allow us to take on projects of all sizes and complexities. Contact us today to discuss your specific project needs and find the right solution.
PIPELINE
McCaw’s Drilling & Blasting has been a trusted partner in pipeline development for 45 years, providing expert drilling and blasting services for projects across challenging landscapes. We have played a vital role in oilfield expansion, specializing in precise, controlled blasting solutions for remote and rugged terrain.
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Ditch rock drilling
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Controlled blasting for trench and mass rock
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Special design blasting plans
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Vibration analysis
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Past projects include:
Trans Mountain Expansion Project Spread 5A - Trans Mountain
Wyndwood Pipeline Expansion Project - Enbridge Spectra
North Montney Aitken Section and CGL Spread 1&2 - Trans Canada Pipeline
MINING
Extracting valuable minerals like iron ore, diamonds, gold, and coal from the earth, requires precise mining drills to ensure safe and efficient recovery. Our team provides responsible mining solutions tailored to different types of mineral deposits and locations, ensuring accuracy in excavation and resource recovery.
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Past projects include:
Tailings Pond Expansion - SSR Mining
Drill/Blast Connector Mine Road - Western Coal
Production Drilling - Grand Cache Coal
QUARRY
Quarries are sites where stone and aggregate materials are extracted for use in civil works, construction, and landscaping. Rock blasting companies like McCaw’s, are essential for these projects that require large rock formations to be broken into manageable sizes.
With extensive experience in rock drill mining and blasting drill techniques for both small and large quarry operations, we are confident that we can strategize a safe solution for any project. To discuss specific project details, contact our knowledgeable team.
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Past projects include:
Nordegg Quarry - Fish Creek Excavating Ltd.
WAC Bennett Dam
Ace Quarry NWT
CIVIL WORKS
Civil works projects involve the construction of essential infrastructure, including roads, hydroelectric developments, and wind farms, requiring experienced drilling and blasting services to shape and prepare the land.
From slope reprofiling to large-scale foundation work, our rock blasting contractors are equipped to ensure stability, safety, and efficiency in even the most challenging environments.
Past projects include:
Trans Canada Highway Slope Reprofiling, Yoho National Park
St. Mary’s New Dam Spillway Project - North America Construction (1993) Ltd.
PILING
A strong foundation is critical for construction projects, particularly in challenging ground conditions. Utilizing advanced mining drills, deeply embedded wood, steel, or concrete piles provide stability, ensuring structures can withstand heavy loads and environmental pressures.
Past projects include:
Nipiwan Hydroelectric Project, Saskatchewan
P&P Integrated Indigenous Community Development, North West Territories
Upgrade of DEW line sites, Baffin Island
STABILIZATION
Grouting
Grouting reinforces and stabilizes soil or rock by injecting specialized materials into the ground, filling voids, and increasing structural integrity. This process is essential for preventing water infiltration, strengthening foundations, and stabilizing weak ground conditions.
McCaw’s specializes in curtain grouting to control groundwater, consultation grouting for customized ground reinforcement, and jet grouting for high-strength soil stabilization.
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Anchors
Anchors are essential for stabilizing structures by securing them to the ground or rock, preventing movement and ensuring long-term stability. They are commonly used in retaining walls, foundations, and slope reinforcement.
For design-build anchoring programs, McCaw’s provides a broad range of anchor applications, delivering customized solutions for secure and responsible mining solutions.
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Rock Reinforcement
Unstable rock formations pose serious risks in mining, construction, and large-scale excavation projects, requiring reinforcement to prevent shifting or collapse.
McCaw’s provides rock bolts, mesh, steel straps, cable strand anchors, and bar anchors, along with base hole drilling, delivering reliable ground support solutions to enhance stability and ensure long-term project success.