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Fall 2005
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Excavation 4 feet below static ground water level.
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Excavated material was trucked off site for aeration.
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If the project in Boston, Massachusetts is called The Big Dig maybe
the work in Superior, Nebraska should be called The Huge Hole. While
no one has officially given the project a title, the name seems appropriate.
General Excavating’s work is nearly complete on an excavation
project where digging stopped at 32 feet.
In 1992 three underground fuel storage tanks, product lines, and dispensers
were removed from the Nebraska Department of Roads facility located
in Superior. During the removal, holes were found in the lines and
one of the tanks. Some of the petroleum-impacted soil was removed
at this time (to a depth of thirteen feet) but the site would need
further action and was placed on the Nebraska Department of Environmental
Quality list of sites to be addressed under the Title 200 program.
Geotechnical Services, Inc. was chosen in 2000 by the NDOR to complete
a site investigation and monitor construction. In June of 2005 General
Excavating was awarded the project and began excavation of the contaminated
soil. The goal of the project was to remove the petroleum-impacted
soil and treat the contaminated groundwater as it was pumped from
the site. The excavated material was hauled off-site for aeration
where it will eventually be used for repair work on roads. Restoration of the site included a
layer of gravel, filter fabric, clean on-site backfill material, and
reconstruction of the surface with concrete and asphalt.
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A letter of acknowledgement from Geotechnical Services Inc.
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"Your understanding of environmental projects and your willingness to tackle unusual situations and adapt to changing conditions were great assets"
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Effective business development starts and ends
with every individual in an organization. Too often business development
gets stereotyped as lunch with a client, a round of golf, or some
other social activity by the “marketing guy”. After all
it’s their job! Others believe a company is only as good as
the product it delivers in the field. Let the work speak for itself
some say. The fact is many companies can deliver the product desired.
Real separation from the competition requires business development
at all levels in your company. The people in the field start the process
by providing a consistent level of high quality work. What are other
keys? For starters, take time to understand what the client does and
what they need. Communicate clearly and often as the work progresses.
Deliver a quality product in a timely fashion. Finally, give the client
a chance to evaluate your company’s performance. Establishing
and maintaining a relationship with a new or existing client often
hinges on completing a successful project but more importantly did
the field personnel, project manager, and others take time to communicate
with the client before, during, and after the work? On paper it sounds
easy but to foster a long-term relationship takes discipline and commitment
from all involved.
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Construction for the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District on a project designed by Olsson Associates is nearing completion. Erosion, volunteer plant growth and age had deteriorated a section of Dead Man’s Run Channel from Huntington Street to 41st Street. General Excavating’s scope of work on the project included;
- Excavate and remove excess material.
- Construct new and repair existing gabion baskets.
- Install concrete mat channel liner. (subcontracted)
- Construct limestone rock base.
- Build reinforced concrete pipe collars.
- Install erosion control blanket and silt fence.
- Complete all appurtenant work.
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MCI needed additional fiber in the gulf to help repair the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. General Excavating, who completes a wide range of maintenance and restoration projects for MCI, picked up a reel of fiber in Des Moines and delivered it to
Gulf Port, Mississippi.
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General Excavating has worked on the following LEED projects:
Kiewit Construction CIS Service Center
Lincoln, NE
The Weitz Company Department of Homeland Security Facility
Omaha, NE
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LEED, a green building rating system created over five years ago by the U.S. Green Building Council, serves as a standard to measure energy efficiency and sustainability on new construction and renovation projects. The program is voluntary and buildings can earn a rating of “certified”, “silver”, “gold”, or “platinum”. Points can be earned in the following categories; Sustainable Site, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design Process. Examples on a job site might include capturing storm water run-off for reuse, landscaping with low maintenance natural vegetation, capturing natural sunlight for building lighting, or using recycled materials where possible. A maximum of 69 points is possible in the rating system. The Carl T. Curtis Midwest Regional Headquarters Building for the National Park Service is currently the only “GOLD” certified building in the state. In Lincoln, the CIS Service Center for the Department of Homeland Security, earned a “SILVER” certification. Both of the Kiewit Construction Company projects are among a handful of buildings in Nebraska that have a LEED rating. For more information about the LEED rating system visit www.usgbc.org
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Project:
Hickman Trunk Sewer
Owner:
City of Hickman
Engineer:
Olsson Associates
Scope:
Installed 2,268 feet of 18" vitrified clay sewer pipe.
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Project:
Midland Event Center
Owner:
Midland Lutheran College
Sub-Contracted To:
Kiewit Construction Company
Scope:
Installed a French Drain System in Event Center basement.
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Project:
UNL Condenser Water Line
Owner:
University of Nebraska
Sub-Contracted To:
H & S Plumbing
Scope:
Installed 4,000 feet HDPE condenser water line pipe.
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Project:
Soil Screening at Kearney Rifle Range
Owner:
USACE
Sub-Contracted To:
Bay West
Scope:
Excavate and screen soil to remove hazardous materials.
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Fall provides an ideal opportunity to complete a cross section as boating and other recreational activities wind down for the year. A cross section is completed to determine the depths of the water and amount of silt built up in the lake. Reference points are established along the shores to create a 100’ x 100’ grid pattern. On smaller lakes a 50’ x 50’ grid is used. The depths of water and silt are mapped and used to establish the removable yardage of silt to be dredged from the lake. A medium size lake of 20 surface acres can be mapped in one day. A lake cross section is the first step in maintaining a healthy body of water. For more information or to discuss options for your lake call 1-877-4-DREDGE. |
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An opportunity for General Excavating's
employees to show others the work they perform. Winners receive cash
and have their photo displayed at General Excavating.
Daryl Hopp submitted this quarter’s winning photograph. A foreman for almost seventeen years with General Excavating, Daryl works in the utilities division completing a wide range of water, sanitary and storm sewer projects for private and public owners.
General Excavating, working for the Village of Murray, installed a sanitary sewer collection system. Nearly 20,000 lineal feet of pipe was installed on this project. The photograph illustrates crews tying into a manhole nearly 23 feet deep. The presence of limestone bedrock made this portion of the job especially challenging. |
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