Before laying pipe, fiber optic cables, or digging up anything underground, you will need to excavate. Attempting to do this yourself can be very dangerous and even illegal. Hiring a professional excavation contractor to handle your project is the best…
When hiring an excavation contractor, it’s important to know what to expect out of them. Understanding this will help you determine whether or not you hired a trustworthy professional. Your excavation contractor should communicate, harbor expertise, and manage the site…
You should always call a professional excavation contractor before doing any digging on your own--this includes any trenches for gardens or landscaping pits. Before you get to thinking that this is something you can do on your own by renting…
When it comes to excavation, it’s important to note that different land types will call for different equipment. If you’re looking to excavate dry land, a standard excavator will do. However, if the land you need to excavate is located…
There are two standard types of outdoor fiber optic cable installations: underground cable installation and pole line aerial installation. Today, we’re going to dive into the basics of the first type of installation: burying fiber optic cables. Understanding the basics…
Typically, wetland remediation projects require ample restoration. Careful precautions must be taken to ensure that the wetlands we work in stay protected. When it comes to the removal of impacted sediments, neighboring plants must often be removed and the area…
Here in the South, we’re no strangers to deep water and unstable ground. If this is unfamiliar territory for you, excavating in water that appears to be too deep can be very risky. In these special circumstances, you need an…
Marsh excavation is no simple task, and if not properly executed, serious damage to both workers and the environment can occur. Protecting the trench, environment, and workers are essential to ensuring both the wellbeing of them and the surrounding marsh…
Louisiana coastal erosion is occurring at an alarming rate of one football field per hour, costing roughly $500 million annually in land and property loss. Over just the last 200 years, nearly half of our nation’s original wetland habitats have…
Trenching and excavation are two of the most dangerous operations in the construction industry. Cave-ins are the biggest liability, and are the most likely excavation-related accidents to result in worker fatalities. Falling loads, dangerous atmospheres, accidents involving mobile equipment, and…
