Crux Subsurface is a unique drilling company, getting their start with limited and difficult access geotechnical drilling, but in recent years, they have branched out into micropile foundation design and construction. They frequently work for the power sector installing transmission line foundations in locations that most other companies couldn’t access. This photo gallery is on a Power industry publication website, and showcases some of Crux’ work. [Source: Check out the photo gallery at TDWorld via Crux Subsurface. Image: T&D World]
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