The demolition industry in the US accounted for $8bn in revenue during 2018 with more than half of contractors expecting work to increase during the coming year. In addition, almost 50 percent of those surveyed believe there will be a rise […]
View the complete article, including interview, here. Big construction requires big ideas, big money — and mammoth equipment. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) proposed a project back in 2009 to replace the Alaskan […]
View the complete article here. You couldn’t ask for a more powerful and perfectly descriptive title for heavy-duty equipment than “earthmovers”. They do exactly what their name indicates, providing an array of methods for capturing […]
The information in this article focuses on the proper inspection of embankment construction, with the goal of ensuring a solid, good, lasting embankment. Not only will the embankment withstand the test of time, but it […]
Before the excavation begins, a few general preparation tasks need to be addressed to ensure the quality and performance of the project. These preparation tips should be used before all grading, excavation, or embankment work […]
View the complete article here. When a bridge or highway is constructed, there are times when existing materials need to be removed before the concrete can be laid. If these materials are in the space […]
Following timber harvesting guidelines is essential to minimize superfluous, often unnecessary, activities on the site. Failing to follow the guidelines could have an impact on the mixing of surface soils, erosion, compaction, rutting, and more. […]
View the complete article here. Construction materials for highway embankments, sub-grades, fills, and sub-bases always have a natural origin coming from the earth. These construction materials result from natural geological processes. It isn’t common to […]
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