Hydrovac excavation is one of the most cost — and time-efficient ways to begin construction. From trenching and potholing to daylighting and excavation, it’s a fast and safe way that gets the job done with minimal damage to underground utilities. But, as with any construction project, there are a couple to-dos to check off before loading the tank and prepping the boom. We’ve broken down the process in four easy-to-follow steps so you can get ready and get going!
If you have an administrator who can assist you with these tasks, great! If not, this is a good way to get your newer employees familiar with important laws that directly affect how and when you work.
Because these factors have a high impact on the duration and nature of the project, bring along one or two seasoned team members to get an extra pair of eyes on the site. It may seem redundant, but the more familiar the crew is with the area, the better the work will go.
You’re almost ready to go! Just finalize your schedule and crew, make sure everyone has what they need and knows where to go, and assign the coffee run!
The job is well done, the client is happy and the invoice is submitted. All you need to do is trash and tidy!
Even the most organized contractor can’t control all the elements involved in a job — there are a lot of moving parts, deadlines, and people to manage. Our rule of thumb is "Plan, Prepare, and Pivot" — plan out the job as well as you can, prepare the equipment, site, and team, and pivot when things go wrong. You can’t anticipate every problem, but you can help prevent them from turning into disasters with careful forethought and good communication.
