Don’t put yourself in danger by ignoring excavation and trenching safety procedures The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than the rate for general construction. What’s behind this sobering statistic? OSHA explains that all excavations can put you in danger because they are inherently […]
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You have to be a sleuth before you can swing that demo hammer Not so fast! If we’re to believe those renovation/remake shows on cable, demolition is just donning a pair of safety glasses, knocking it all down, and hauling it away. It’s hardly ever that simple. Demolition first requires that you know what you’re […]
A permit covers customers and contractors The importance of a permit in excavation and contraction goes beyond due process. It’s a hallmark of respect for proper channels and of a contractor’s care for their reputation, the quality of their work, and the safety of their clients. Here’s how New Jersey does it by the book. […]
The excavation objectives don’t change, they just scale The same, only smaller. It’s how a professional in the excavation industry might describe the distinction between what their tasks and responsibilities would be when working on a residential construction site versus a commercial one. That’s because the objectives for excavators in both types of […]
Many factors can make an excavation estimate rise or fall. How remote a site is, how stable the soil, and how much tree or rock coverage needs to be removed, are all big considerations for construction companies. Excavation is a necessary and sometimes time-consuming step in any construction project. This service is considered sitework […]
Surprising bargains may look good now, but low costs and loose practices can bury your project Excavating a site is a big job, and big jobs attract plenty of bidders. A healthy number of offers can benefit a project as contractors seek to present the best deal. This can spell savings but can also sometimes […]
Commercial Excavation: It’s more than just removing trees and digging holes Walk across the ground of an empty lot. It can seem solid. And that may be so, for the weight of a human. It’s a different story for heavy equipment and certainly a building. The weight of a building has a different impact on […]
The home selling process is long and stressful. A single misstep could see you hurtling back toward square one. If you’re selling your home, you’ve likely already started thinking about aesthetic improvements to increase your curb appeal. Some of those actions include power washing the home, painting, and landscaping. But there are a number of […]
When setting up your business site, drainage may be one of the last issues to cross your mind. After all, people often overlook many of the unseen systems that allow their home or business to function without a hitch. But when big drainage issues arise, this invisible and seemingly unreachable system suddenly becomes a lot […]
When you contract for any business, you should know what you are getting. If you find a business that offers more than you expect, that’s a plus. For example, if you are in the market for excavation services, you might think it’s just digging, but there is so much more. More than anything, business should […]
