Drilled shaft projects, in particular, are increasingly popular jobs for this market. "There's been a tremendous growth of drilled shaft work all around the country," reveals John Roma, vice president and general manager of New England Foundation Co. Inc., Quincy, Mass. For big loads, drilled shafts offer an enormous load-carrying capacity and they're economically attractive; in addition, they are scour-resistant for bridges, he says, outlining what has contributed to their increased use.