Excavating

Andrew Dargatz - Thu March 22, 2018

Excavator Provides Jobsite Access for Faulkner Excavating

Carl Faulkner began his career in the cab of his father's excavator more than 30 years ago. Working for his father's company at a young age, and staying in the trade all these years, Faulkner decided to start his own company in 2012....

Wed March 14, 2018

Core Engineering's Rototilt Digs Up Major ROI

Since 2004, Core Engineering Inc. has specialized in excavation and the installation of underground utility services — electrical, gas, water, sewer, telecommunication — as well as providing its San Francisco Bay Area customers with a range of general building and landscape construction services....

Mon March 12, 2018

Solesbee's Thumbs Enhance Efficiency on Any Size, Model Excavator

Solesbee's offers its series of manual and hydraulic excavator thumbs for any size and model excavator. The thumbs allow operators to move from one application to another, such as moving dirt or material, without changing attachments....

Thu March 08, 2018

Utilizing the Latest Technology Keeps This Ashland, Ill., Company Lean, Efficient

John Gardner loves big machinery. Growing up on a farm he was surrounded by it, and he thought it would remain that way once he fulfilled his dream of becoming a farmer. However, the industry changed dramatically as he got older, and he needed a new plan....

Cindy Riley - Tue February 27, 2018

$1B Hidden Ridge Development Being Built in Irving

As the first phase of a $1 billion mixed-use project being constructed by telecom heavyweight Verizon and Dallas developer KDC, Pioneer Natural Resources is making plans to relocate to its new headquarters in Irving, Texas....

Chuck Harvey - Tue February 13, 2018

Cleaning Up Moab UMTRA Site Will Likely Top $1B

A massive undertaking to remove and relocate uranium-ore tailings from a Moab, Utah, site is in its eighth year with materials continuing to be extracted and carried by train to a site in Grand Junction, Utah....

Tue December 19, 2017

Oregon Contractor Requires Versatility in Limited Space

If one were to see Thompson Brothers Excavating Inc.'s (TBE) current job site in The Dalles, Ore., “limited access” might be the last thing that comes to mind. Sweeping hillsides abutting the area's Columbia River Gorge offer a majestic, wide open view as far as the eye can see....

Emily Buenzle - Mon October 23, 2017

Infographic: Staying Safe on Trenching, Excavation Jobs

According to OSHA, two workers die each month due to trench collapses. Take a look at the infographic below to find out how OSHA says you can keep workers safe during excavation work. ...