Drilling, Earthwork, & Vacuum Excavation in El Paso

Digging into the earth is an important part of growing and expanding our civilization, especially here in El Paso. Erecting structures and cities is part of how human history has evolved. We have adapted our environment to allow the flourishing of the human population. Hydro excavating is a modern form of site preparation that has…

As our cities grow and expand, the need for essential services—such as gas, water, and telecommunications—also increases as buildings, homes, schools, and hospitals require the use of these utilities. Whenever new infrastructure goes up, the complicated work of underground utility locating becomes an essential aspect of construction. Deep beneath the ground we walk on, there…

Pushing dirt is not a job for the faint of heart. If you’ve ever had a minor digging task in your backyard, you know that breaking soil, digging, and moving it from one place to another can be back-breaking work—certainly enough to get you a nice sunburn and sore arms for the rest of the…

                 Coming soon to Texas! Our new Ecoline 35 drilling rig from MAIT Italy. Our Ecoline 35 drilling rig (EC 35) is currently being built to our specifications in Osimo, in the province of Ancona, Italy, by the phenomenal MAIT team. In the photos above you can see…

On any given day, a construction team somewhere in the country is pouring concrete. Concrete is an essential part of how our homes, neighborhoods, and schools are constructed. As construction and infrastructure projects ramp up, so does concrete consumption.  In 2020, concrete consumption reached 102 metric tons since the 2008 recession. Humans have been using…

Have you ever seen a sailor tie a knot? They know a thing or two about it. Most take it very seriously. Some might even argue that it is an art. The proficiency in typing, however, is directly related to the bigger picture.  People don’t tie knots for the sake of tying knots. They serve…

Homebuilding, commercial building construction, utility installation, geological surveys, plumbing, landscaping, and everything in between requires digging into the earth to some degree or other. The term “soft dig” is a commonly used colloquialism in the excavation business, and it is a term of affection that more specifically refers to vacuum excavation. We call it the…

Since the dawn of time, human beings have had a natural tendency to want to explore the world around them. It’s why sixty years ago there was a race to the moon between two competing nations. And just like human beings have explored their natural habitats and built rocket ships to explore beyond Earth’s atmosphere,…

The United States government is responsible for many large projects and construction ventures across the country. Although many of these public and private works are commissioned by the Federal Government, it is private entities and companies that very often do the tough job and get it done. Americans love to build, innovate, and create; LB…