What American Pile and Foundation does

American Pile and Foundation LLC (APF) is a privately held specialty contractor founded in 2013 in Somerville, New Jersey, operating within the Ferreira Family of Companies. The company delivers deep-foundation construction services — pile driving (H-Piles, Pipe Piles, Timber Piles), drilling (caissons/drifted shafts, micropiles, helical piles, auger cast/CFA/DDP piles), foundation work (underpinning, pile caps, grouting), sheeting and shoring (sheet piling, soldier piles and lagging, tie-backs, rock anchors, secant/tangent walls, soil nailing), and full load testing (compression, lateral, tension, Osterberg, CSL, PDA, TIP). Service delivery relies on an extensive specialized equipment fleet including Junttan hydraulic pile driving rigs, Bauer BG-24H low headroom drill rigs, MAIT HR-130/HR-260, Liebherr LB-28/LB-36, CZM EK250, and Comacchio MC602 units, deployed across multi-rig projects such as the 55-mile MTB transmission line (357 caissons) and Holtec Technology Center (3,700+ pipe piles).

The company generates revenue through project-based competitive bidding on public infrastructure (state DOTs, port authorities, transit authorities) and private construction (utilities, energy companies, developers, general contractors). Customer segments include energy and utilities (PSEG, Holtec, ExxonMobil, Woodbridge Energy Center), transportation infrastructure (NYSDOT, Port Authority of NY/NJ), commercial real estate developers, and environmental remediation. Notable engagements include NYSDOT bridge replacements, Port Authority PATH stations and airport work, PSEG multi-project transmission/switch-station scope, and Army War College drilled shafts in karst limestone. APF holds MBE certification and licenses Professional Engineers across 10 jurisdictions (CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, PA, VA).

The business is led by Nelson Ferreira (CEO/Managing Member and founder of the parent Ferreira Construction in 1988), Robert "BJ" Haegele (President), and VPs Alex Abbud, Michael M. Blendy P.E. (Chief Engineer), and Frank DiSalvo P.E. (joined 2021). APF was ranked #7 of 15 in ENR New York's 2022 Top Specialty Contractors (with $53.77M in revenue) and #2 of 9 in the New Jersey sector (with $44.20M), and received AGC Platinum Safety Recognition in 2024. Operating geography is concentrated in the Northeast US (Northeast and Southeast regions per firmographic data) with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no identified PE/VC ownership.

Name

American Pile and Foundation

Legal name

American Pile and Foundation LLC

Website

https://americanpilellc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

American Pile and Foundation is a Northeast US specialty contractor delivering pile driving, drilling, foundation, sheeting/shoring, and load testing services for energy, transportation, and commercial construction projects via competitive bidding. Founded 2013; part of the Ferreira Family of Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Foundation Contracting

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Piling & Deep Foundations (Driven, Bored, CFA, Micropiles) (IMAFAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foundations & Geotechnical Works (Piles, Anchors, Ground Improvement) (EUAMAFAB)

Keywords

• Deep foundation construction
• Pile driving services
• Drilled shaft installation
• Sheeting and shoring
• Pile load testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Foundation Construction Services: Project-based revenue from providing pile driving, drilling, foundations, sheeting & shoring, and load testing services on construction projects. Revenue is earned through competitive bidding on public infrastructure (bridges, transmission lines, airports) and private construction projects (commercial buildings, power plants).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

American Pile and Foundation LLC is a specialty contractor that performs pile driving, drilling, foundations, sheeting & shoring, and load testing services for infrastructure, energy, transportation, and commercial construction projects. The company operates an extensive fleet of specialized rigs (Junttan, Bauer, MAIT, Liebherr, Comacchio, CZM) and serves general contractors, utilities, and public agencies across the Northeast US.

Product overview

American Pile and Foundation LLC operates as a specialty contractor offering an integrated suite of foundation construction services across five core service lines: Pile Driving (H-Piles, Pipe Piles, Timber Piles), Drilling (Caissons/Drilled Shafts, Micropiles, Helical Piles, Auger Cast/DDP Piles), Foundations (Underpinning, Pile Caps, Grouting), Sheeting & Shoring (Sheet Piling, Soldier Piles, Tie-Backs, Rock Anchors, Secant/Tangent Walls, Soil Nailing), and Load Testing (Compression, Lateral, Tension, Osterberg, CSL, PDA, TIP). The company maintains an extensive fleet of specialized equipment including Junttan PM25H, Bauer BG-24H, CZM EK250, Comacchio MC602, MAIT HR-130/HR-260, and Liebherr LB-28/LB-36 drill rigs. With over 50 years of combined staff experience, APF serves the Northeast's infrastructure, energy, and construction markets, including offshore wind, transmission lines, and public works projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pile Driving Services Pile driving services including H-Piles, Pipe Piles, and Timber Piles for foundation construction across boardwalks, bridges, switch stations, and commercial developments. Targeted at general contractors, developers, and public agencies.
• Drilling Services Drilling services including Caissons/Drilled Shafts, Micropiles & Mini Caissons, Helical Piles, and Displacement/Auger Cast CFA/DDP Piles for transmission lines, substations, and infrastructure projects. Targeted at energy, utility, and infrastructure clients.
• Foundations Services Foundation construction services including Underpinning, Concrete Pile Caps, and Grouting for building expansions and structural support. Targeted at commercial, institutional, and infrastructure clients.
• Sheeting & Shoring Services Earth retention and excavation support services including Sheet Piling, Soldier Piles and Lagging, Tie-Backs, Rock Anchors, Secant/Tangent Walls, and Soil Nailing. Targeted at developers, contractors, and remediation projects.
• Load Testing Services Comprehensive pile load testing services including Compression (ASTM D1143), Lateral (ASTM D3966), Tension (ASTM D3689), Osterberg, CSL (Cross-hole Sonic Logging), PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer), and TIP (Thermal Integrity Profiling). Targeted at engineers, owners, and project teams requiring foundation capacity verification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #7 of 15 in ENR New York Top Specialty Contractors 2022
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ferreira ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company within the Ferreira Family of Companies. Nelson Ferreira founded Ferreira Construction in 1988 and expanded capabilities to include American Pile and Foundation in 2013. APF benefits from combined capabilities and synergies within the family of companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hayward Baker (Keller Group): Largest North American geotechnical specialty contractor, offering pile driving, drilled shafts, micropiles, ground improvement, and load testing across all major regions. Directly comparable service portfolio and customer base as a larger, national incumbent to APF's regional focus.
• Underpinning & Foundation Skanska: Skanska's civil unit delivers underpinning, deep foundations, and shoring for transit, bridge, and building projects in the Northeast. Direct overlap with APF in sheeting/shoring, underpinning, and DOT/Port Authority work, but operates as part of a global, multi-trade firm.

Direct peers

• Bencor Corporation of America: Specialty foundation contractor performing driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles, and earth retention across the U.S. Closely comparable in service mix, project delivery model, and customer base (DOTs, utilities, general contractors).
• Case Foundation Company: Specialty deep foundation contractor offering pile driving, drilled shafts, caissons, and ground improvement for transportation, energy, and commercial projects. Highly comparable operating model, equipment intensity, and customer mix to APF.
• Berkel & Company Contractors: Specialty geotechnical contractor providing auger cast piles, drilled shafts, micropiles, and driven piles nationwide. Comparable service lines, equipment fleet, and public/private customer base, with broader geographic reach than APF.
• Goettle Construction Company: Specialty foundation and earth retention contractor offering driven piles, drilled shafts, helical piers, and sheeting/shoring across the Midwest and East Coast. Comparable equipment fleet, service mix, and project delivery model.
• Richardson & Fortier (subsidiary of Ferreira): Listed as a Ferreira Family of Companies sibling on APF's website. Closely related peer sharing parent ownership and overlapping heavy civil and foundation capabilities within the Northeast market.
• Helical Drilling: New England-based geotechnical contractor specializing in drilled micropiles, helical piles, anchors, and ground improvement. Comparable in service scope and Northeast regional focus, with similar municipal and commercial customer base.
• Foundation Constructors: Specialty deep foundation contractor delivering driven piles, drilled shafts, and earth retention nationwide. Similar equipment-driven operating model and energy/infrastructure customer mix to APF.
• McKinney Drilling Company: Specialty drilling and deep foundation contractor with extensive drill rig fleet for caissons, micropiles, and anchors. Comparable service portfolio and project types, particularly in energy transmission and commercial site work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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