BHICO Speeds Up Steel Pile Cutting Using UCS SP-12
BHICO is a leading Utah-based contractor delivering large and complex energy, industrial, and mining projects nationwide. Committed to safety, quality, and on-time delivery, BHICO’s teams faced real challenges with traditional pile cutting methods on large solar field projects.
Challenge
- Thousands of steel piles needed cutting
- Torch cutting was risky and created fire hazards
- Cutting an 8-inch steel pile took 12 to 15 minutes
- Falling pile sections exposed crews to danger
- Reliance on third-party cutting teams caused delays
Solution
- BHICO chose the UCS SP-12 steel pile cutter
- Fully operated from the excavator cabin by one operator
- Cuts an 8-inch steel pile in under 2 minutes
- Lifts and places cut sections safely and precisely
Results
- Cuts up to 5× faster
- Enhances jobsite safety
- Reduces fire risk with blade guard protection
- Gives full control over schedules and workflows
- Creates calmer and more predictable jobsites
UCS Featured in Piling Canada Magazine – May 2026 Issue
The May 2026 issue of Piling Canada magazine features UCS in an article covering safer and more efficient approaches to pile cutting.
The article highlights how UCS is helping contractors address long-standing challenges in pile cutting by using excavator-operated cutting systems designed to improve safety, control, and jobsite productivity.
The article covers:
- The story behind UCS and the industry challenges that led to the development of its pile cutting technology
- A safer approach to pile cutting by reducing manual cutting work near the pile
- How the SP-12 steel pile cutter and CS-24 concrete pile cutter support faster pile cutting operations
- Key benefits for contractors, including improved safety, greater control, and increased productivity
- UCS’s continued growth and commitment to supporting foundation contractors across North America
Read the Full Article
Read the full Piling Canada article here or download the PDF below.