It will take more than 5 million new homes to end the current housing crisis and give Americans enough places to live. The only way to create new homes in such a large number is to adopt principles of sustainable land development. The right land developer can take raw land and improve it so it…

As of 2022, the US excavation contractors market has a value of $83.3 billion. Carrying out a construction job is a huge task, and the excavation process alone can be very demanding. This isn’t something that someone can out alone, so it is important to understand the tasks involved and what you will need. For a rundown…

Did you know that there are over 422,148 demolition workers in the United States? Demolition is a service that is important for business owners all over. What do you think of when you hear the word “demolition”? You likely just think of the deconstruction of buildings. While it may seem like a simple process, there…

What makes a construction appealing to a buyer is often very different than the person who’s going to be doing the building. Someone might see the perfect spot on a gently rolling landscape or at the peak of a land ridge. Once it comes time to draw up blueprints, however, they realize they’ve bitten off more than they can…

Did you know that over a quarter of all construction workers have faced some type of injury or been in an accident before? That’s an alarmingly high rate, one that warrants extra training beyond simple construction skills and craftsmanship. One of the additional training processes that are extremely important, especially in the earthworks field, is safety…

City infrastructure relies on solid earthwork. It takes up a large part of the budget and planning. This is because of its importance in the overall construction. It’s predicted that prices will continue to rise. It’s due to supply chain problems and other Covid-19 related issues. These problems don’t stop the world’s growing need for…

If you’ve ever prepared for a large construction project, you know that there are many moving parts. From demolition to soil remediation, you should pay attention to the initial steps of a project. Proper preparation is as important as the construction itself. Stabilizing your soil is one of the key steps to preparing your construction…

Earth working is no small job. Moving large amounts of earth need to be done with careful consideration to the power machines you use and the safety of your workers.  Trying to use the wrong machines for mass excavation and other types of earthwork can lead to serious accidents and even destabilize your site for…

The construction industry makes up an astonishing 4% of the U.S. GDP. Before any new industrial farm, apartment complex, or manufacturing plant can get started, they need a construction company. A vital foundation of the construction process is site grading. The land must be prepped and evaluated first, or you could end up with both immediate and future…

At the end of 2020, the average commercial building in the US was almost 53 years old. Replacing old buildings with new ones is just one reason for demolition. Site demolition is an important part of the construction cycle. If your project involves the tear down of a building, you need to understand how the…

Would you like to know about land development? Are you interested in learning how certain bodies of land came to their current condition? It’s no secret that landscapes must be prepared and developed prior to construction taking place. And that’s where the concept of site clearing and grubbing comes into play. What this entails is…

If you have ever tried stacking items on an uneven surface, you know they are more likely to collapse than if you had chosen a better spot. Unlikely as it may seem, not many people realize the same thing applies to a construction project. Without a solid foundation, you will be limited in what you…