Flatwork Concrete Finishing

Flatwork concrete finishing services are essential for creating smooth, durable surfaces on horizontal planes. Our process involves pouring and finishing concrete to form flat surfaces of almost any size. Western Grater’s professionals use tools and techniques to ensure concrete is level, properly textured, and aesthetically pleasing. Our team provides services to both private and municipal clients as a critical component in achieving high-quality, functional, and visually appealing structures that can withstand environmental factors.

Grouting

A project may call for grouting when soil permeability could create a heavy demand on pumping. We may also use grout in the formation of pile foundations, ground anchors, and other applications.

Which materials we use for grouting depends on a few variables. The soil, the rock type, and the area that needs to be grouted will all factor into the decision. Regardless of the material used, the process doesn’t change. Soil or rock will be injected with grout, which will set and act as a sealant.

Western Grater offers a wide range of grouting services and has the experience and equipment to get the job done safely and efficiently. Our grout pumps are suitable for a multitude of grout and concrete mixes, and we have the tooling needed to ensure accurate placement.

We offer a variety of grouting services, including:

• Soil and Rock Consolidation Grouting
• Anchor and Dowel Grouting
• Grout Packing
• High-pressure Grout Injection Drilling
• Void Grouting
• Leveling Courses

Western Grater has over 30 years of experience with grouting applications in many different scenarios. We have the capacity to provide solutions to many challenges. Please contact us for information regarding our services and how we can make your next grouting project a success.

Drilling

We are fluent with the requirements of environmentally sensitive locations and run only the most environmentally friendly lubricants and fluids in our equipment. Our rock drills are equipped with efficient dust collection systems to keep jobsites clean and eliminate unwanted exposure to drill tailings.

Our drill fleet includes dynamic top-drive hydraulic rock drills, down-the-hole hammer (DTH) drills, limited access rigs, bencher drills, pneumatic air-track drills, mini drills and remote access drills.

We offer drilling services for a variety of operations, including:

• Blasting
• Anchor Installation
• Consolidation Grouting
• Slope Stabilization
• Environmental and Geological Exploration
• Power Pole Installation
• Servicing

Our operational versatility and diverse range of equipment make us the contractor of choice for any drilling project. Contact us today to find out how our drilling services will make your next project a success.

Blasting

Urban Blasting Experts

Our team specializes in urban blasting. We utilize heavy rubber-tire blasting mats and cutting-edge ground vibration monitoring instrumentation to ensure our blasting operations are conducted safely and with no damage to surrounding homes, structures and services. Our blasting team is fully certified by WorkSafeBC for blasting in urban areas and have certifications from the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines for quarry blasting on mine sites in urban settings. Western Grater’s project managers are well versed in advanced techniques and blast design and can adapt those designs to meet your unique specifications.

Our blasting operations include:

• Construction Blasting
• Large-volume Quarry Blasting
• Underwater Blasting
• Civil Services and Trench Blasting
• Pre-Shear and Backwall Control Blasting
• Grade Control Blasting
• Vibration Critical Blasting
• Zero Clearance Blasting Adjacent Highrises
• We offer blasting services in many locations, including:
• Urban Settings
• Rural and Remote Access Locations
• Registered Mine Sites
• Marine Environments
• Limited Access Areas
• Private, Commercial and Industrial Projects
• Forestry Roads
• Basements

Western Grater’s experience in the drilling and blasting field is unmatched. Contact us for more information about our blasting services and how we can help make your next project a success.

Anchors

Anchoring Experts

Our team of project managers have the experience and technical skills required to help complete any type of anchoring project.

At Western Grater, we offer consultation services on custom anchor designs and provide engineered shop drawings to assist our clients with their construction plans. With a diverse selection of drills and equipment, our team has the ability to install anchors in the most challenging of locations.

Our anchoring services include:

• Seismic Anchors
• Tie-Back Anchors
• Marine Pile Anchors
• Anchor Tendons
• Soil Nails and Anchors
• Rock Bolts, Anchors and Dowels
• We offer anchoring services in a variety of settings, including:
• Construction Projects
• Remote Locations
• Limited Access Areas
• High-wall Locations
• Rehabilitation, Renovation and Upgrade Projects
• Marine Environments

With experience working alongside owners, engineers, design teams and contractors, Western Grater is an asset to any project requiring anchoring services. Contact us today for more information regarding our anchoring services and how we can make your next project a success.

Millwright & Installation Services

With Our Millwright Services You Get:

• An All-in-One Moving and Millwright Solution
• Certified Red Seal Ticketed Millwrights
• Blueprint Reading
• CWB Certified Welders
• Years of On-Site Problem Solving Experience
• Attention to Details

Self Propelled Transporter & Trailer

SPMT Specifications

Not all SPMTs are designed the same, but in general, they were created to allow flexible movement for any type of load. There are multiple platforms that can be reconfigured based on the length and width of a load. They’re most often used for on-site transportation in shipping yards or at industrial construction sites. Apex Specialized Rigging & Moving has our own fleet of SPMTs with a capacity of 45 tonnes per line, making them capable of handling extremely heavy payloads.

The Benefits of SPMTs

Flexibility

At Apex Specialized Rigging & Moving, our team values flexibility. Each project has different specifications, which means we need equipment that can respond and adjust as fast as our rigging and moving experts. Unlike typical platform trailer services, SPMT services allow us to move lengthy, off-balance, or heavy objects with less equipment, leading to better efficiency and safety.

Safety & Risk Management

While traditional moving methods for overweight objects typically present risks for personnel, equipment, and other assets, SPMTs reduce that risk significantly. They remove most of the risk of human error, as they are controlled by a single device with a single operator.

Precision

One of the main advantages of SPMTs is their control. They are able to turn 360 degrees, allowing for a greater range of movement. Each axle can be controlled separately as well, and the platform deck can be moved up and down, allowing for ideal weight distribution and easier loading and unloading. And finally, they’re controlled by a power pack unit that controls the hydraulic systems and allows for various steering modes and configuration options.

Efficiency

Thanks to their heightened capabilities and built-in features, SPMTs transform days into hours and weeks into days. Prep work and assembly for transporting equipment with conventional systems was complex and time-consuming. It included multiple people controlling multiple systems and equipment. In this modular system, we have one person controlling the load, moving with extreme precision.

Heavy Haul

Creative Solutions for Oversized, Overweight & Over-Dimensional Pieces

If there’s one thing we love, it’s a challenge. Heavy items are no problem for our team and equipment. For example, in British Columbia, we’re fully approved to transport payloads of up to 2400 tonnes over highways and off-road. We also have plenty of experience with hauling awkward, offset, and over-dimensional pieces long-distance. We can also provide unique marine, rail, or freight solutions depending on your transport needs.

Start-to-Finish Heavy Hauling

For us, project management isn’t an extra service; it’s a guarantee. From loading to receiving, we plan and execute complete heavy haul solutions. Our professional team will manage aspects of the move that include route planning, obtaining permits, communications with the public and local authorities, and any other project-specific needs that arise.

If you need to store your equipment or materials, we can provide indoor and outdoor storage at our BC-based yard and warehouse. During storage, you’ll have full access to your equipment, and to our team of professionals.

Trucks, Trailers & Equipment

• Self-Propelled Modular Transporters
• Dual-Lane Trailers
• Platform Trailers
• Vessel Beds
• Lowboys & Highboys
• Triaxle/Double Drop Trombone
• Tandem Power Units
• Tri-Drive Power Units
• Knuckle Booms
• Winch Trucks and Tractors
• Escort Vehicles and Traffic Control

Planning & Logistics

Our team has worked on enough projects that we understand your priorities when it comes to heavy hauling. It can be a long and inefficient process due to all the planning that’s needed, which is why we’ve streamlined our process to make it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for you.

Estimate Your Heavy Haul Transport

We’ll provide you with a thorough and transparent estimate of all potential costs of your project.

Route Survey

Our heavy haul experts will survey the route to map out the best way to transport your equipment.

Apply for and Gather Permits

We’ll handle administrative details, including permits and other permissions to ensure the move goes smoothly and stays on time.

Community Engagement

Any public notification of the transport that’s required by law or deemed necessary for safety will be handled by our team.

Notifying Local Authorities

We’ll get in touch with local authorities and maintain the highest procedural standards at all times before and during the transport.

Our Experience

Apex Specialized Rigging & Moving has delivered thousands of oversized, overweight, and over-dimensional payloads across Canada and the United States in our 50+ years of experience.

We’ve successfully transported oil field equipment, transformers, vessels, wind turbines, and many other pieces of specialized equipment. Here are just a few recently completed Heavy Hauling projects Apex Specialized Rigging & Moving has completed.

Jack and Slide

Custom-Designed Jack and Slide Systems

Jack and slide services (also commonly known as jack and roll services) are an ideal solution for moving valuable equipment where crane access is limited or in difficult situations. This method of industrial rigging may look complex, but it’s extremely refined and safe, which is why it’s such a reliable method.

Most available jack and slide systems in BC are standard sizes and are designed for specific applications, but Apex Specialized Rigging & Moving delivers custom-designed solutions for all of your rigging needs.

Our jack and slide teams use a hydraulic jacking system to raise your load safely to allow beams to be inserted underneath it. Once the beams are inserted, we place guided Teflon skates or sliders between the load and the beams inside a steel frame. The load is then jacked down to the skates or sliders. Hydraulic cylinders are used to move the load along the beams to the desired location. The jacking process is then reversed, and your load is placed in its final location.

Our Experience

We take a great amount of pride in offering made-to-measure jack and slide services. Our professional teams perform risk assessments, complete pre-planning to meet safety and project requirements, and mobilize the best equipment for the job.

Our team has used jack and slide services in different sectors for various applications, including:

• Transformers at BC hydro substations yards
• Sections and girders of bridges
• Moving gantry or port cranes
• Concrete plant components
• Vessels and ships
• Industrial modules and modular construction
• Heavy machinery
• Turbines, generators and rotors
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• Jack and slide services

Controlled Rigging Solutions

Out of all the rigging solutions at our disposal, jack and slide systems offer the most controlled and precise method of movement. As a result, they’re also among the safest lift and move methods. These systems are ideal for hydro yards, remote locations, substations, and locations with live machinery or workers.

Jack and slide systems are reliable, tested, and proven to work. Our team has used this system of rigging for over 50 years and in hundreds of projects ranging from construction to transportation.

Jack and slide offers:

• Fewer risks
• More control and precision
• Opportunities for customization
• Greater safety

In many cases, we’ll use a combination of jack and slide systems and other specialized rigging solutions to move your items into place. We can move items as far as necessary with the jack and slide method, but we’re always interested in finding you the most cost-effective and efficient moving and rigging options.

Crane Services

With Pro-Tech You Get

• Extensive Crane Experience
• Safety First Project Planning
• Critical Lift and Standard Lift Plans
• Experienced Operators
• Quality Equipment