In the world of construction and steel structures, time is a currency whose value increases every year. Traditional foundation methods for carports and shelters, based on wet concrete, have been causing the same problems for years: weather-related delays, site damage, and long technological breaks. The year 2025 brought a breakthrough in Amiston’s offer. We introduced Ground Force – our proprietary screw pile foundation technology. This is a revolution in carport installation that changes the rules of the game, turning the construction site from “wet and messy” into a clean, fast, and precise process. link
In this article, we’ll look at why screw piles are replacing concrete and analyze a specific case study where we reduced the completion time of a large project from 10 days to just 3.
What is Ground Force technology?
Ground Force is a foundation system consisting of steel screw piles, dedicated to all carport models offered by Amiston. The idea behind this solution is to completely eliminate the concreting process.
You can compare it to building with construction blocks instead of using mortar. Instead of waiting for wet concrete to set (which is the weakest link in traditional schedules), Ground Force allows for an immediate and durable connection between the structure and the ground.
Key technical parameters:
- Anchoring depth: Screw piles are installed at a depth of 300 to 450 cm. The length is selected individually based on geological surveys, ensuring stability unattainable for shallow concrete footings.
- Compatibility: The system fits every carport model in Amiston’s portfolio.
- Installation adjustment: A specially designed adapter allows for correcting installation inaccuracies during screwing. link
Concrete vs. Ground Force – why switch technologies?
As an investor or contractor, you know that traditional foundations are a logistical nightmare. Excavation, formwork, reinforcement, ordering a concrete mixer, and then… waiting. Ground Force eliminates these steps.
Here’s a clear comparison of benefits:
Completion time:
- Traditional concrete: 3–7 days of technological break for curing (entire process approx. 10–14 days).
- Ground Force: Installation in 1–3 days (ready for load immediately after screwing).
Seasonality:
- Traditional concrete: Work impossible or difficult in winter and during heavy rain.
- Ground Force: Year-round installation, regardless of frost or precipitation.
Impact on the site:
- Traditional concrete: Heavy equipment, mud, damaged lawn, noisy concrete mixer.
- Ground Force: Minimal ground interference, no excavation, clean construction site.
Case study: 8-car carport in 3 days. How did we avoid downtime?
Theory is one thing, but in marketing and construction, proof matters. Below is a real project completed using Ground Force technology.
- Challenge: The client commissioned a 4-segment carport (8 parking spaces in total). The site was already landscaped, with existing infrastructure, lawns, and plantings.
- Goal: Complete the project quickly.
- Constraint: Avoid demolishing the surroundings with heavy equipment and excavations.
Comparative analysis for this project:
Scenario A: Traditional method (concrete)
If we had chosen classic concrete footings, the process would have looked like this:
- Excavator entry and lawn destruction.
- Need for formwork and reinforcement.
- Pouring concrete and mandatory technological break.
- Mud and mess on the client’s property.
Estimated time: approx. 10 working days.
Scenario B: Ground Force solution (chosen)
We used Amiston screw piles.
- Day 1: Installation of screw foundations. The process was carried out without concrete and without earthworks. Foundations achieved full load-bearing capacity immediately after screwing.
- Days 2–3: Assembly of the steel carport structure directly on the prepared piles.
Result:
Thanks to Ground Force technology, we reduced the entire project time to just 3 days (1 day for foundations + 2 days for structure). The client received the finished product a week earlier than with the traditional method, and the area around the carport remained intact.
Business security: guaranteed fixed price
In the construction industry, “hidden costs” are a standard that clients hate. Excavations often reveal surprises that generate extra charges for earthworks or additional concrete.
By introducing Ground Force, Amiston focused on transparency. We offer a guaranteed fixed price.
- No risk: The investor knows the foundation cost upfront.
- Full budget control: The price agreed at the start is the final price.
- All-inclusive: Installation is carried out by our company and included in the pile price. No extra logistics costs, no searching for subcontractors, no equipment rental.
Why is Ground Force a revolution in carport installation?
To sum up, screw pile technology is the answer to real market needs in 2025 and 2026. Clients expect products “here and now,” without unnecessary complications.
Why choose this solution?
- Speed: Save a week on every project.
- Cleanliness: Don’t turn a garden or company parking lot into a muddy construction site.
- Strength: Anchoring up to 450 cm deep ensures stability in strong winds, which is crucial for lightweight structures like carports.
- Flexibility: Winter installation allows planning projects outside the peak construction season.
Ground Force is not just a foundation. It’s peace of mind for the investor and confidence that the structure stands on solid engineering ground, regardless of what lies beneath the grass.
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