DIGGING DEEPER: Frédéric Massé on Urban Foundations and Real-Time Risk Management
What 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 sites
How re-purposing exiting site features can save both time and money
Why hands-on construction experience is essential for young engineers
The rise of design-build contracting in U.S. geotechnics
If you’re building in urban environments—or preparing to—this episode shows what it really takes to succeed underground.