Tubular steel sections are used as foundation piles in near-shore applications like jetties or bridgeworks. The steel tubes are connected to a concrete capping beam or pile cap which transfers the forces from the structure to the piles. Multiple options for this connection type have been developed over the years with varying specifications. Constructability, costs and construction time are of high importance when adopting an alternative. In this report, the alternatives are listed and a trade-off is made. Furthermore, a more detailed investigation is performed regarding the chosen alternative.