BUILD Construction and Engineering Awards 2025 Based in Burlington, Ontario, EconoSlab specialises in structural foundation systems for a wide range of building types. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the owners of the patent have developed an approach to foundation design that supports faster construction timelines and reduces overall costs. Econo-Slab works with builders, developers, and end users across North America, offering engineered solutions that meet local building codes while simplifying the installation process. Over the years, the company has built a reputation for delivering practical, high-performance systems that help clients complete projects on time and on budget. The Econo-Slab system is a fully engineered, pre-manufactured foundation solution designed to replace traditional frost walls and footings. By eliminating the need for extensive excavation and concrete forming, the system offers a stronger, more accurate base for construction while significantly reducing labour and build time. Each slab is tailored to the specific requirements of the project, using site conditions, building reactions, and climatic data to ensure optimal performance. Easy to assemble and backed by stamped drawings, Econo-Slab allows clients to begin erecting their structures immediately after installation – helping them to stay on schedule and control costs. Those listed on Econo-Slab’s patent are the only ones authorised to produce a foundation with this design. But that is not all that enables the company to stand out in the market; unlike conventional foundations that rely on thickened edges, footings, or frost walls, EconoSlab delivers structural integrity through a smarter design to support its clients’ projects. By eliminating these needs, Econo-Slab’s innovation consistently saves clients up to 50% in foundational costs and can shave as much as three weeks off their build schedule. When undertaking a new project, potential projects provide Econo-Slab with a set of drawings for their plan. From these drawings, the company is able to submit a quote. Once accepted, Econo-Slab’s design process begins with the final construction drawings provided by the client, used in combination with the building’s reactions, site conditions, local building codes, and climatic data to provide an Econo-Slab design. Once these designs have been approved by the client, the company begins to manufacture the specific Econo-Slab foundations based upon their specific requirements. Econo-Slab’s most recent project was just poured in July of this year, a 10,000 ft² slab for a pre-engineered building to be erected in Sutton, Ontario. This Econo-Slab eliminated the need for 400 ft of frost wall, which would have taken the contractor an additional two-to-three weeks to complete – a process that would require digging up the site, forming the walls, pouring them, curing time, stripping the forms, and backfilling the trenches that had been dug. Even after all that work, the contractor still would not have had a slab ready to begin construction – not without Econo-Slab, that is. While Econo-Slab has been providing an increasing volume of Econo-Slabs to builders, Construction projects demand precision, efficiency, and cost control at every stage – especially when it comes to foundations. Foundation design plays a critical role in the success of modern building projects, influencing everything from structural integrity to project timelines. With growing interest in modular and pre-engineered systems, companies are rethinking traditional methods. Econo-Slab provides a fully engineered foundation solution that delivers strength, speed, and savings, all without compromising quality. We took a closer look at the unrivalled innovation demonstrated by Econo-Slab, following the company’s recent recognition in the Construction and Engineering Awards 2025. building companies, and end users, it still faces its biggest challenge of ensuring that clients look past the product’s new appearance. Many contractors are still unfamiliar with this area of engineering and tend to believe that things should be done “as they always have been” – despite the fact that traditional methodologies are often more costly and less effective. In acknowledgement of this resistance, it is important to recognise that floating slabs are not a new concept. EconoSlab has simply found a way to engineer and create them using modular packages that simplify the entire process. Looking ahead, Econo-Slab is gaining traction across a broader range of building types, from small wood shops and barndominiums to pre-engineered steel structures and hybrid builds. As market conditions tighten, the value of the company’s system becomes even more apparent. By eliminating unnecessary complexity and offering a faster, more economical foundation solution, EconoSlab has positioned itself as more than an alternative – but as the smarter standard for modern construction. Graeme Bradley, Owner of Econo-Slab, shared: “We are currently growing, and are always looking to expand our dealer-builder network. Contact Econo-Slab today to find out how you can get involved.” Contact Details Contact: Graeme Bradley Company: Econo-Slab Ltd. Web Address: www.econo-slab.com Most Innovative Structural Foundation Company 2025 – Canada
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