I remember seeing a link where a prefab post and peir set up using something like a plastic conical form and long pins. If I remember correctly you bury the form a few inches, then sledge in the long pins, pore cement and then put on your beams.
After several searches I haven't been able to relocate the link or other info.
Anyone remember this one? Good for cold climate or not?
Thanks
Is this what you're looking for...
http://www.pinfoundations.com/home.php
Yes thats it, thanks. Will post what they say about cold cllimates