Digging Deeper: Frederic Masse on Urban Foundations and Real-Time Risk Management

28/09/2025 18 min Episodio 11

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DIGGING DEEPER: Frédéric Massé on Urban Foundations and Real-Time Risk ManagementWhat does it take to build safely in the middle of a crowded city?In this episode of ROCK SOLID LEADERS, Frédéric Massé (Nicholson Construction) shares hard-earned lessons from projects in Pittsburgh and beyond. From unexpected underground obstructions to managing noise, vibration, and logistics, he explains how geotechnical contractors solve the toughest challenges when space is limited and the stakes are high.Listeners will learn:How real-time monitoring has prevented costly failures on active sitesHow re-purposing exiting site features can save both time and moneyWhy hands-on construction experience is essential for young engineersThe rise of design-build contracting in U.S. geotechnicsIf you’re building in urban environments—or preparing to—this episode shows what it really takes to succeed underground.