Foundation Experts
Since 1992.
30+ years of deep foundation work across Western Canada.
Certifications & partnerships
our Story
Over 30 Years in the Ground.
When the ground gets complicated,
TerraCana gets called.
TerraCana is a specialist foundation company working in both the remedial and new construction markets. We often work alongside engineering companies when they come across foundation issues that need a solution. In many cases they ask us to assist. Often we are simply given a foundation plan and the loads provided by the engineers, and the request is to provide a solution that will work for the site conditions.
TerraCana has been in business for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on being experts in the types of foundations that we install. We do not try to install every type of foundation system. Instead, we focus on the ones where we have real expertise and field experience.
Most of the work we do exists outside the normal realm of conventional construction. In many situations, building a foundation is straightforward. You excavate down to firm bearing soil, place concrete, and construct the foundation.
However, when the conditions are different, the approach changes. Sometimes it may be 20, 30, 40, or even 50 feet before reaching competent ground. In other cases, soil conditions prevent conventional construction methods.
When those challenges appear, different foundation solutions are required to properly support the structure. That is where TerraCana comes in.
Company Timeline
Simon Whippy first started working in the field for Vickars Developments as a crew member.
Over the next eight years, Simon advanced to take on supervisory positions at Vickars Developments and started his first structural renovation business.
As part of business succession planning, Simon stepped up to spearhead a new piling installation enterprise known as Vickars Construction Inc. This new endeavour flourished, as helical piles were relatively new to the construction industry in Western Canada and no other companies in the marketplace had Simon's wide-ranging experience.
The company rebranded as TerraCana Foundation Solutions Inc. With the arrival of engineer Rick Bongers, TerraCana was able to provide in-house design services, expand its range of piling solutions, and take on larger and more diverse projects.
The Extent of Our Reach
Headquartered in Coquitlam, BC, TerraCana delivers foundation solutions across Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and throughout British Columbia — including remote and challenging access sites.
Beyond BC, TerraCana takes on projects across Western Canada and the Yukon. Our equipment fleet and experienced crews are mobilized to wherever the project needs us — from urban infill sites in the Lower Mainland to large-scale industrial projects in Alberta and the North.
The Team
We bring years of experience to every project.
Simon Whippy
President & Founder
Simon founded TerraCana Foundation Solutions in 2006 with a focus on delivering reliable deep foundation work for commercial, industrial, and residential clients across Western Canada. With over 20 years of field and project management experience, he has overseen hundreds of installations — from helical piles and vibro-driven piles to micropiles and underpinning.
Simon holds certificates in Building Code and House Inspection from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and brings hands-on expertise from every level of the business, from site foreman to company leadership.
Rick Bongers
Project Manager & Lead Engineer
Rick has been managing piling and engineering projects for over 10 years, leading TerraCana’s technical operations since 2014. He takes the lead on engineering work when projects demand it — allowing TerraCana to offer complete design-build services — and consults with project engineers to find the most practical piling solutions for each site.
Rick holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Carleton University and brings hands-on project management experience from both the private and civil construction sectors.
Field operations
Experienced crews across BC
TerraCana’s field teams include foremen, rig operators, and specialized piling crews with deep experience across a wide range of ground conditions and project types.
Why TerraCana
What Makes Us Different?
Experience
We’ve solved hundreds of unusual design and installation challenges, expanding our capabilities with each one.
Expertise
Our focus on deep foundation technologies means that we’ve mastered the skills to do a job safely and dependably.
Reputation
Much of our business comes by word-of-mouth. Clients return because we live up to our standing as a reliable company
Piling Foundation Options
We are equipped to design and install a select range of piling foundation technologies, and we always have an option that will work for any difficult project.
New Technologies
Our team helped pioneer helical pile technology in Western Canada in the 1990s, and we continue to research and incorporate the latest advances.
Creative Solutions
We put forward our best ideas, developed over time, to meet and exceed the project requirements and our clients’ expectations.
We Don't Just Install. We Solve.
30+ Years of Experience
TerraCana has been installing foundation solutions across BC and Western Canada since 1992. That’s three decades of difficult sites, unusual ground conditions, and projects that needed more than a standard approach.
In-House P.Eng. Design-Build
COR Certified
Safety
Full Spectrum Solutions
Serving BC & Western Canada
Equipment & fleet
Purpose-built for challenging ground
TerraCana operates a fleet of specialized piling and foundation equipment suited to a wide range of project conditions and access constraints.
Industry Standing
Our Clients, Memberships and Certifications
