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Hydro Excavation vs. Traditional Excavation: A Comparison of Ease and Efficiency
Traditionally, excavation work was done by hand, or by using tools such as shovels, or heavy equipment such as backhoes. Manual excavation is very labor intensive, and labor costs are high. Also, shoveling typically takes quite a lot of time, not to mention that...
The Advantages of Using Vacuum Excavation for Trenching and Shoring
It is well-known for excavation workers that trenches can collapse if not dug and secured correctly, posing a significant threat to workers' safety. Besides cave-ins, hazards may include falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, and excavation equipment-related...
Potholing for Site Preparation and Utility Mapping – What You Need to Know
Underground utilities can pose a great hazard to workers. It is difficult and dangerous to excavate without knowing the exact location of the utility. But new methods such as potholing allow safe digging. What is utility potholing? Also known as “daylighting,” this...
