Abstract: A first support assembly for supporting a building structure includes: a pile adapted to be anchored into a ground surface; a first bracket extending from the pile in a first lateral direction; a second bracket extending from the pile in a second lateral direction substantially perpendicular to the first lateral direction; a top surface for receiving a beam; a first attachment member for connecting the first bracket to a first beam supported by a second support assembly in the first lateral direction; and a second attachment member for connecting the second bracket to a second beam supported by a third support assembly in the second lateral direction. A method is also described.

Abstract: A ground pile comprises a body having an upper portion configured to receive a pile head for securing at least a portion of a structure thereto, a middle portion having a helical member secured thereto and extending radially therefrom, and a bottom portion having at least one wall oriented inwardly and a screw member secured thereto, an outer diameter of the screw member being between 1/16 of an inch and a maximum radial distance of the wall of the middle portion from the longitudinal axis. The screw member and the helical member are separate and have substantially the same pitch. The ground pile requires less torque for being driven into the ground and displaces rocks, debris, and other obstacles easily, maintaining the driving direction.