Contractors can often develop their own shoring designs for trench excavations. However, excavations near adjacent structures, underground utilities and roadways may come with unique and complex ...

Comparatively, a steel trench shield 28 feet long rated for an excavation up to 30 feet deep weighs over 15,000 pounds, but well within the capacity of a typical sized track excavator that a ...

At 97 feet, IDX Tower’s excavation was one of Seattle’s deepest. Two shoring walls were required to support the YMCA building, which forms a “reentrant” corner on the site. The IDX Tower excavation ...

The key to safe excavations between 5 and 20 feet deep is that the work be supervised closely by a trained, competent person. (Trenches 20 feet or deeper require a safety system devised by a ...

Understanding and implementing strict federal accounting and management procedures on government utility projects can be a challenge for some contractors. Chandler Construction Services, Inc., ...

Like many other communities across the country, Springfield, OR, is in the process of upgrading its aging sewer infrastructure to keep pace with growth and new development. This means replacing miles ...

The construction industry constantly evolves, and ScaffSource’s Modular Drop-Head Shoring System is at the forefront of this transformation. Tailored to address unique project requirements, the ...

Trench rescues have been a common technical rescue operation since the advent of underground utilities. Occupational studies show that the construction and utility industries are continuing to suffer ...

Dublin, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Piling Sheet, Anchoring Equipment, and Trench Shoring Systems - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...

Water – and mud – flow downhill. This fact of nature can be an enormous problem in managing excavation and tunnelling projects. One of the best ways to stop water is to freeze it. Freezing water in ...