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SUMMER 2005
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FEATURE PROJECT:
Groundwater Remediation
Remediation Site - Bruno Cooperative Association
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Tray Type Air Stripping System
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Conveyance Piping and Manhole
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Bruno, NE - Working for the Union Pacific Railroad, General Excavating recently completed work on a groundwater remediation system on the property of the Bruno Cooperative Association. Conestoga-Rovers and Associates is the engineering firm responsible for the remedial design and remedial action (RD/RA) at the site.
The contamination was first discovered in 1986 and assessed in 1987. The site, originally owned by the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, was leased to the USDA for federal grain storage in the late 1940's to 1960's. Local farmers purchased many of the bins in 1964.
The Bruno Co-op purchased one remaining bin in 1988 along with another company, Wagner Mills, which was also located at the site. Contaminants had been poured into the grain as fumigants and also placed on the surface for rodent control. The chemicals eventually migrated into the city wells and contaminated the drinking source. New wells were drilled to serve the residents and the contaminated plume will be treated by the construction of the remediation system.
The remediation system installed by General Excavating included tying into four extraction wells that had been previously drilled. The contaminated water would be pumped through force mains to a tray type air stripper. The stripper would remove and transfer the contaminants to the air by allowing the water to pass over a series of aeration trays.
The treated water then gravity flows for discharge into a tributary of Skull Creek at the site. General Excavating also constructed manholes, treatment building, air stripper and all other associated work. The treatment system will remain in operation for a number of years with continual monitoring of the extraction wells, off-gases, and discharge water.
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Did You Know?
General Excavating received the
Excellence in Construction Award for
infrastructure work completed for Kiewit
Construction at the Henry Doorly Zoo -
Hubbard Gorilla Valley project at this
year's ABC Cornhusker Chapter
awards program.
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- Company Growth
- Community Involvement
- Client Satisfaction
- Industry Awards
None of this is possible without the daily efforts of the men and women at General Excavating.
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Orlando, FL - Recognizing the "best of the best" construction projects in 2004 the Association of Builders and Contractors named General Excavating a winner at the national convention held at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida on February 21, 2005. The nationwide Excellence in Construction eagle award is designed to honor those contractors and projects that reflect innovation while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
General Excavating's work at the Salt Valley Generating Station for the Lincoln Electric System was honored in the public works / environmental category by a diverse panel of nationally recognized judges from across the United States. Engineered by Burns & McDonnell, General Excavating constructed a two-mile water supply and return pipeline, which required bores under Salt Creek and Interstate 80. "We are thrilled to win an "EAGLE" award. This honor reflects outstanding effort from project management to every laborer in the field," states Scott Fitzgerald, president of General Excavating.
The Association of Builders and Contractors is a national association representing 23,000
merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 79 chapters across the nation.
General Excavating is a member of the Cornhusker Chapter of the Association of Builders
and Contractors.
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YOUR UNDERGROUND PARTNER
Project Briefs... Completed & Ongoing Projects
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Project:
Sapp Bros. Travel Center & Carwash
Columbus, NE
Owner:
Sapp Bros.
Scope:
Fuel System & Tanks Installation
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Project:
Holmes Lake & Park Rehabilitation
Lincoln, NE
Sub-Contracted To:
Shanahan Bros.
Scope:
Lake Dredging
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Project:
NHH Medical Office Building
Lincoln, NE
Owner:
The Weitz Company
Scope:
Site Utilities
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Project:
Appian Way Regional Center
Lincoln, NE
Owner:
The Eiger Corporation
Scope:
Site Utilities
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How To ...
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Do you want to learn "How To" install a pond, build a
flagstone walkway, or construct a functional yet attractive retaining wall? Join us throughout the year for clinics and demonstrations showing you how easy it is to plan and build beautiful landscaping features. Visit our website at www.gelandscapesupply.com to register or view upcoming events.
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General Excavating Safety Team
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General Excavating is dedicated to safety training and the evaluation of our policies and procedures. The number one goal is to ensure the safety and health of our employees. Training and education is an ongoing process and includes programs and certifications such as OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, Lead Abatement, CPR & First Aid, Licensed Sewer Installers, BNSF Contractor Training, OSHA Competent Person & Excavation Training, and many others. General Excavating has received a "GOLD" Level designation from the Association of Builders and Contractors in the Safety Training and Evaluation Process program. The Association of Builders & Contractors also recognizes General Excavating as an AQC Contractor for 2005. Safety, Employee Benefits, Training, and Community Relations are the key components of the AQC program.
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What Fits Your Project?
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Whether you are digging footings or setting a deep manhole, General Excavating can provide the right piece of equipment for all of your hourly service work. Working for electricians, home builders, plumbers, general contractors or directly to the owners, General Excavating has the experienced operators to get the job done right.
Services provided include directional boring and vacuum excavation, backhoe or bobcat work and trucking. For equipment rates and a complete listing of services visit our website at www.generalexcavating.com or call toll free (888) 467-1627 to request a brochure. Let General Excavating be Your Underground Partner.
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Photo of the Quarter
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An opportunity for General Excavating's employees to show others the work they perform. Winner's receive cash and have their photo displayed at General Excavating..
Marhlon Brown submitted this quarter's winning photograph. A foreman for almost ten years with General Excavating, Marhlon works in the communications division completing a wide range of projects for private and public owners.
General Excavating, working for MCI and Sprint, rerouted a duct system for MCI that was carrying Sprint fiber. General Excavating directional bored and trenched in four 4" HDPE conduits at 13th and Leavenworth Street in Omaha.
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