Crux provided turnkey micropile foundations for 38 lattice tower structures. This encompassed foundation design; construction activities from excavation to concrete pile cap completion; site remediation; and oversight of construction monitoring and helicopter subcontractors. All structures were located within the Angeles National Forest and required all equipment, materials, and personnel be transported by helicopter. Foundation sites were characterized during the drilling of the first pile, determining the pile quantity and depth required for that structure. Concrete pile caps were constructed upon the completion of micropile installation.

Several sites were located on steep slopes, leading Crux to value engineer a stub angle modification. Stub angle to concrete cap connections were used in conjunction with analysis of site specific surveyed elevations to optimize foundation construction, reduce the potential for unsafe excavation heights, and minimize total concrete and excavation volumes for the project. This modification benefitted both project schedule and the overall environmental footprint.

Working within Forest Lands during times of extremely high fire potential presented an additional project challenge. Crux was commended for pioneering a fire plan that went above and beyond requirements, and was later used as an example for other contractors. In total, Crux oversaw more than 1600 helicopter hours and over 32,000 man hours with only one recordable safety incident and zero environmental incidents.