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Timber mats will be deployed to help test forest management practices at the Olympic Experimental State Forest in Washington state, a report from The Chronicle indicated in March Managed by the state’s department of natural resources, the Olympic Experimental Forest covers 270,000 acres and serves as a means of testing how one designated area can cover both Read More

It’s already well known that timber mats can make it much easier to transport heavy construction equipment in order to carry out a wintertime project — whether it’s building a pipeline, transmission line, or something else. However, what’s less discussed is how mats can be used directly in ecological mitigation and conservation planning. When a Read More

Whoever imagined mats could deliver so much Christmas joy? According to a report from International Cranes and Specialized Transport, timber mats in fact were utilized to erect a 100-foot tall white fur tree at a shopping center in Newport Beach, California this November Setting up the tree involved utilizing a crane, with its outriggers set atop Read More

On the blog, we’ve explored many uses of mats – ranging form assisting with pipeline construction, all the way to installing wind turbines to empower alternative energy. However, one of the uses of mats that’s less known about is their ability to assist in demolition construction projects. Just this month, it was reported by New Civil Engineer Read More

We mention it a lot: Timber mats protect the ground level – especially in environmentally sensitive areas that feature wetlands. But exactly what are the consequences of not using timber mats? Aside from causing your heavy construction equipment to get stuck in the mud and/or tip over – the negative impact on thde environment can Read More

Before any construction project begins, it’s extremely important to assess ground conditions. Failure to do so could not only result in making project completion that much harder, but also dangerous and a threat to the construction crew’s health. Without proper stabilization, uneven grounds or those with weak soil conditions can cause heavy construction equipment to Read More

Last year, we wrote a 2-part blog covering the many uses of timber mats. More recently, a new use was brought to our attention: Helping transport an out-of-operation airplane across the sea via a barge. According to a report from RTE News, the Russian-owned Boeing 767 was taxied up the northwestern coast of Ireland, from Shannon, Co. Read More

When it was time to replace an aging crude oil pipeline that that partially rests on the riverbed of the Mississippi River, energy transportation firm Enbridge had to figure out how to build a new one, all while assuring they didn’t risk any environmental damage. The answer? Construct a new pipeline, yet extend it through Read More

Using heavy construction equipment in environmentally sensitive wetland areas without proper precautions all too often risks getting construction machinery stuck and damaging the land. So when it came to Wisconsin’s Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area, taking such risks was certainly out of the question. Aside from wetlands, the 2,312-acre Washington County property encompasses grasslands, croplands, streams, Read More