National Trench Safety

Upgrades and repairs to existing utility lines always remain a high priority among local and state authorities. Failing to properly oversee and manage these utility lines can result in a catastrophic system collapse that may lead to flooding, property damages, and lawsuits. It is paramount to effectively perform routine inspections and evaluate the footprint ratios … Read more

Fuel tanks are vital to the daily operation of brick and mortar fuel providers across the country. These storage devices are generally installed below the ground and are connected to fuel pump stations above ground. Depending on various key factors, the total area of excavation for the installation of fuel tanks can vary. Some of … Read more

The 2020 CONEXPO/CON-AGG trade show was a great success with over 130,000 registrations reported. The trade show is held every three years in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the largest construction event in North America with a large presence of international attendees. CONEXPO/ CON-AGG provides’ a platform for companies looking to exhibit new technology and … Read more

Stormwater vaults are known as a detention and infiltration management system that helps control water runoff and prevent storm drain lines from overloading. Stormwater vaults are normally used in areas where the existing infrastructure in place, or when the newly added construction’s footprint, exceeds the current storm system capabilities. A similar scenario was underway in … Read more

As a result of environmental regulations, a major company in the Florida Gulf was required to install a new wastewater outfall pipe to be in compliance. The project required boring a 72-inch pipe under an active highway which involved excavation to a depth of 15-ft, a length of 32-ft, and a width of 12- ft. … Read more

New construction around mixed-development areas has become a concern for local authorities, especially in areas where the existing utility infrastructure is nearing its capacity.  As a proactive measure, a city in West Texas was required to invest in the construction of a new lift station designed to integrate with the existing system that would alleviate … Read more

A well-respected contractor in the Rocky Mountain region was tasked with constructing a 10-ft retaining wall near a very popular entertainment venue.  Retaining walls serve many functions such as controlling erosion, reducing flooding, and in some cases add useable space.  The project required an excavation cut of a 200-ft in length, 10-ft wide, and a … Read more

Recently a well-known Texas contractor completed major upgrades to an existing pump lift station. The upgrades were designed to increase the existing sewer capacity and reduce the stress to the nearby force mains during the rainy season. The construction would tie in an 84-inch sewer line to a large-scale wet well. On the opposite end, … Read more

An Arizona contractor was tasked with the construction of a multistory new mixed-use development. The new construction would require an underground stormwater system that could properly manage the water runoff from the new structure. The underground site would require an excavation cut with a linear run greater than 800-ft for which the contractor’s Competent Person … Read more

A contractor had been tasked with replacing an aging oil water tank separator that was beginning to fail, leaking polluted water into an adjacent river. Oil water tank separators operate by using coalescing media filters to remove petroleum based contaminates from storm water and serve a vital role in reducing water pollution. The critical wastewater … Read more

A well-known petroleum provider was expanding its service network throughout the state of Louisiana. The project site for one of these gas stations was located between a live road and the new convenience store foundation. The contractor would begin the tank installation by excavating a pit 80-ft in length, 16-ft wide and 16-ft in-depth that … Read more

Due to rapid growth and the resultant increase in motor vehicle traffic, a large metropolitan area needed to upgrade its highway infrastructure. The city had decided to invest in new access roads designed to alleviate traffic congestion around the economic districts of the city. The awarded contractor would be required to construct a new freeway … Read more

Recently a manufacturing company was granted construction permits to build a large manufacturing facility near the City of Austin. Engineers calculated that the added footprint would negatively affect the existing storm sewer infrastructure in place. The contractor was tasked to install a wet well for a stormwater lift station designed to manage the water runoff … Read more

A North Carolina contractor was tasked with upgrading aging drainage infrastructure that would involve installing new manholes, drainage pipes and constructing a new headwall. The upgrades would help control the storm runoff from a nearby neighborhood and prevent future structural drainage failures. The excavation site presented several challenges with nearby powerlines and adjacent structures. The … Read more

A northern Colorado city was required to construct new storm lines near a high traffic avenue. The awarded Denver contractor would be in charge of installing a new 36-inch and 48-inch reinforced concrete pipeline including the construction of new manholes. The contractor would be required to have protection during the manhole installation with an excavation … Read more

Recently a contractor was tasked to replace an existing bridge located in the Iron and steel state of Alabama. The new structure would be constructed adjacent to an existing bridge allowing the contractor to minimize the footprint disturbance of the existing highway. The initial phase of the project would require the construction of a bridge … Read more

A small city located south of Dallas was conducting routine drainage and road infrastructure inspections when it was determined that a section of a two-lane road would require to be widened due to the high volume of traffic in the area. The improvements would also expand the existing drainage infrastructure so that the increase in … Read more

A northeast contractor was tasked with constructing a new private commercial boat ramp that could provide a safer and more efficient alternative to launch different sizes of watercraft. The project would be located on a harbor near a busy airport. The project would require an excavation cut 195-ft long, 79-ft wide, and depths ranging from … Read more

Recently a well-known energy infrastructure company was required to perform integrity digs to an existing 30-inch gas pipeline. The pipeline technicians would conduct a total of 9 digs and perform integrity inspections to scan for rust and corrosion. The energy company is a continuous advocate for safety and required that all 9 digs would be … Read more

A small town located north of Houston was looking to upgrade its storm drainage system by installing a new 36-inch storm line with 48-inch casings. The project would be tasked to a well-known experienced utility Texas contractor. The project would require boring the 48-inch casings underneath an active railroad line. The bore pit would have … Read more

A well-established national contractor was awarded a storm sewer project in a very populated city in Illinois. The project would require the installation of a 42-inch and a 60-inch storm sewer pipe via bore including a pre-cast manhole. The project would require three bore pits with an underground cut of 42-ft in length, a width … Read more

Recently a North Carolina golf course encountered a failure with its irrigation system which became a major concern to the overall integrity of its landscape infrastructure. After a thorough inspection, it was discovered that a 48-inch corrugated steel pipe was the main cause of the failure. The irrigation system was composed of an overflow basin … Read more

A well-known national contractor was tasked with the installation of a new pipeline located on an existing reservoir in the northern part of California. The pipes were constructed out of fiberglass in sections of 20-ft long with a diameter of 84-inches. After evaluating the installation process; it was determined that a device would be needed … Read more

A Texas contractor was awarded the construction of a cast-in-place pump station. The project would require an excavation cut of 91-ft in length, with a width of 27-ft, and a depth of 20-ft. The geotechnical report classified the wet sandy soil as Type C-80. The excavation cut would be located inside a refinery adjacent to … Read more