Foothills Log Yard Design-Build Services

RAM, a leading civil construction contractor, designed and built a complete log yard for Foothills Forest Products. This project included essential features like storm drainage, access roads, and supporting mill infrastructure. Spanning five years and multiple phases, this effort reflects a sustained client relationship rather than just a single contract, all while executing around live mill operations where shutdown costs the owner significantly more than the civil works.

In Grande Cache, construction projects do not halt for winter, and neither did our work. The storm line installation progressed through frozen ground, with the mill running and lumber moving. RAM’s Alberta yard is specifically built to support this kind of sustained out-of-province delivery, showcasing our expertise in log yard design-build.

On Site

Storm Drainage

A storm line is being installed across the yard. In log yard design-build projects, effective drainage is crucial; without it, water accumulates and the yard turns to mud, which can hinder production. This is why many civil construction contractors prioritize drainage solutions in their Grande Cache construction projects to ensure a functional surface.

Winter Work Around Production

With the storm line going in through frozen ground, the mill continues running and lumber is moving. Grande Cache construction projects proceed without pause in winter, reflecting the dedication of the civil construction contractor, who ensures that work, including log yard design-build, continues uninterrupted.

Subgrade and Geotextile

Geotextile laid over prepared subgrade before structural fill is crucial for any civil construction contractor involved in Grande Cache construction projects. The separation fabric significantly impacts the longevity of a yard surface, preventing it from pumping up through the gravel during the first wet spring, which is especially important in log yard design-build scenarios.