How the best excavation companies operate
When undertaking large building projects that require deep foundations or taking on builds that involve underground work, you need excavation companies to prepare the site and make it ready for construction.
This requires using specialist engineering services that have access to powerful machinery that can get the job done in the fastest possible way. If you’re undertaking a building project that requires substantial excavation work, then here’s what you need to look for.
Safety accreditation
This is one of the key aspects of any major engineering project. The safety and security of everyone who works on site, as well as of the people in the general area, is paramount. Staff need to have access to the correct PPE equipment, as well as being trained to operate machinery and work with specialist tools.
It is important that any company carrying out this work is properly accredited and licensed to do so.
Equipment
Even small-scale excavation work requires the correct machinery. This needs to meet industry standards and be fit for purpose. For bigger excavation projects, heavy-duty machinery is required to dig and transport material from site.
Knowledge and experience
All forms of building and construction require vast amounts of knowledge and experience to complete projects safely and securely. However, perhaps none require such a specific skill set as that of excavation and groundworks contractors.
In order to achieve solid foundations for any building project that can be trusted and relied upon, your excavation team needs to possess a vast experience in working in these situations.
This involves knowledge of a wide variety of foundations for all types of building, from simple extensions to multi-unit sites. It also involves coordinating with other services, such as drainage and storage, building retaining walls and basements, temporary works as well as underpinning and simple landscaping tasks.
Here at APEC, we tick all the above boxes, with a proud safety record and experience of working across a range of projects. If you would like to know more about our excavation services, then get in touch on 01379 673 024 with a member of our team.
