In many excavations, the goal is to remove the smallest volume of earth possible. In others, it’s the opposite. In operation since 1906, Bingham Copper Mine is 2.73 miles wide and 0.7 miles deep and is the largest manmade excavation in the world.
For pavement cutting and other road maintenance projects that involve excavating concrete, asphalt, or ground that is too hard for a chain trencher, a wheel trencher is used. This versatile piece of equipment can work on hard or soft materials, and its configuration leaves a cleaner cut.
Are you experiencing delays with your project because of standing water on your construction site? We’re always available to help you deal with this problem by digging the most efficient drainage plan for the site.
Tight or confined spaces, while posing their own circumstances, are not a barrier to excavation. We have a range of digging equipment that allows us to work, regardless of the attendant conditions. We will look at your site and let you know the best approach.
Backhoe loaders (aka backhoe, loader, loader backhoe) are two pieces of equipment rolled into one. At one end is the backhoe bucket for digging; at the other end is the loader for moving dirt and debris away in order to clear a site.
Did you know that rock excavation almost always involves drilling and blasting to remove the rock? Essentially, any bolder that’s larger than 1.5 feet classifies as rock and requires this type of removal.