The excavation industry is entrenched. Excavation Contractors use many of the same tried-and-true strategies now that have been used for decades. There is also a strong connectivity and network built in with excavation contractors in the community. Only a few can do it- and only a few can do it well. It is an ambitious industry that reaches for big things, and they do a lot of different tasks.
What makes Excavation Contractors particularly skilled? They work in site preparation and site maintenance. They are creating the very foundation of any major property that will determine if the property ultimately “works.” This will include preparing the site for all functional utilities. These projects can get extensive, and will involved experts in plumbing and draining.
Excavation teams work on an organization level as well. They are often considered subcontractors because they are part of a bigger picture that includes the development of the actual home construction. In this regard, they may work with a general project coordinator or contractor.
A big component of an excavation is the removal of dirt and the preparation of the site. This includes using heavy equipment, such as skid steers and trenchers. The equipment is difficult to obtain. A great excavation team will own the equipment, where they will pick up any insurance concerns. Working with a team that owns the equipment is an excellent way to keep other indirectly involved parties out of any operation. It also minimizes the chance of unseen scenarios changing the schedule (such as equipment issues, returns). Good contractors may lease the rarest and largest of the equipment, but have an active inventory that they can use for daily tasks. The site also has to be cleared flat to accommodate the foundation.
Leaders and investors doing a new project are best using a team of excavation masters who have been involved with the industry for decades. They know what it takes and they know how to deliver on a promise. Schedules and the scales of these projects can get lofty in no matter of time at all.
