Category: Environmental & Conservation

In the construction industry, time is money. It’s essential to move heavy equipment as quickly as possible in order to complete a project on-time and within the budget. The problem is, doing things quickly tends to kick up massive amounts of dust — which is found in abundance on many construction sites. When excavators, bulldozers, Read More

Construction projects can be massive, which means they often require teams to use heavy equipment to get the job done right. Using this equipment can slowly degrade the environment over time, so before you move forward, it’s important to develop a well thought out plan to help mitigate any negative impacts that your work could Read More

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun cleaning up soil contaminated with arsenic near Brown Pond in Davers, Massachusetts, according to a report from The Salem News. It’s thought that arsenic contamination can contribute to serious health problems in humans, including cancer and diseases related to the circulatory and respiratory systems. The arsenic-positive soil is Read More

Timber mats are generally used to protect the ground and securely transport heavy construction equipment to and from worksites so the natural terrain won’t impede movement or cause any tipping over. The most common projects they’ve been utilized for have included the construction of pipelines, stabilization for oilfields, and to build transmission projects. Over the Read More

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

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

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

Starting a new construction project in low-level wetlands or any topsoil-rich area should be met with proper soil planning and consideration for the surrounding environment. This means it’s important to consider how much topsoil stripping is necessary when it comes to your specific construction project, as topsoil is a very fertile and valuable resource for Read More