Category: Wetlands
How to Safely Build a Road Through a Swamp
Constructing a temporary right-of-way through a swamp with standing water requires careful planning, the right materials, and disciplined installation practices. Safety, environmental protection, and load performance must all be balanced to support crews and equipment accessing a powerline project. Swamp mat systems, when properly selected and installed, provide a reliable solution for creating a stable Read More
PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION IN WETLAND AREAS: WHAT TO KNOW
When it comes to pipeline construction in wetland areas, it’s necessary to follow a number of construction and mitigation procedures, including those advised by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Such guidelines are intended to not only decrease the time it takes to complete projects in these areas but to also help minimize any impact on Read More
TIMBER MAT USE: COMMON QUESTIONS FOR USE IN WETLANDS
When planning a construction, forest harvesting, or maintenance project in low-level wetlands, it is important to incorporate the use of timber mats in your plan. The benefits of costs and environmental effects are definitely on your side; however, there are also many more beneficial outcomes companies don’t always consider. We have developed a list of Read More
