All construction projects have one thing in common. They all start with excavating services. According to the United Laborers Union, it's projected that construction projects will top $1.53 trillion in 2022. How do all these projects begin? Keep reading to learn more about the process of excavation.

Survey the Land

The first thing that excavating services do when they start a new project is to survey the land. This will allow the team to determine how much soil and shrubbery needs to be cleared out before the dig can begin. Sometimes, this includes cutting down trees and removing roots, which will take longer than other land clearing processes. After the land is cleared, the ground will be traced to identify the space that needs to be excavated. This space is marked by lime powder. The plan will also include the depth of the excavation.

Excavate the Land

The soil on the prepped land will then be removed by machine or manually by hand depending on the scale of the project. For more residential and commercial properties, machinery is useful. This can be done on any sort of plot of land for new homes or new office buildings. Machines like bulldozers and backhoes are important for this process. The excavated land will then be moved to the side of the site or removed from the site altogether. Dump trucks are also common on excavation sites so they can haul away removed soil.

After the Excavation

If there's loose soil on the cleared land, it'll have to be shored. This is done to keep the new soil in place. Erosion control is also important as some locations have regulations about topsoil erosion. Even if this is not true for your area, the excavation team you hire should always ensure that your soil won't wash away into nearby properties. After that, some companies can provide drainage services or retaining wall installation.

When you need excavating services for your next commercial or residential project, Russ Construction, LLC is the team to call. We offer foundation dig-outs, drainage, home building, driveways, concrete preparation, and more. We even offer assistance with site development. Call us today to schedule your free estimate with one of our team members.