Infrastructure’s Need for Drilling and the Power of the Soft Dig
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…
Read MoreThe Quest to Drill: The Magic of Drill Bits and the Power of Digging Through Earth
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,…
Read MoreDigging for Uncle Sam: USFCR-Verified Vendor Providing Quality Contracting in El Paso
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…
Read MoreCongrats 2020 Onate Knight Fastpitch Seniors!
We were honored to be able to volunteer in order to support our local Senior Graduates. Congratulations to the Onate Knights Varsity Fastpich Seniors 2020!
Read MoreThe Power Drill: From Manual Drilling to Sophisticated Hard Rock Drilling
In our quest to build better structures, mankind has always searched for creative ways to better mold the land to our needs. From ancient civilizations to modern societies, new building techniques are always sought after. One common activity that is frequently performed in order to prepare land or open up land for the building includes…
Read MoreMeet The Baby Drill: Pocket-Sized Power
In construction, having the right tools is crucial to a job well done. While everyone is enamored with our heavy trucks and machinery, sometimes smaller, more precise equipment is necessary. To that end, LB & Sons is proud to introduce the MAIT Baby Drill, a compact wonder-drill perfect for our finer projects. Learn more about…
Read MoreImproving Construction and Work Site Safety with 6 Simple Steps
Construction operations are rarely safe or easy feats. Trenching, excavation and drilling complications and accidents are among some of the most life-threatening factors. This is usually due to the fact that construction site safety is one of the most overlooked things during a project. It goes without saying that in most workplaces, accidents are critical…
Read MoreAn Overview of Fences and Why They Are Important for Your Business
Our property is important. The right to our property is enshrined in many founding documents, as our founders understood that a man’s property was in so many ways his livelihood and, many times, a reflection of his labor. If you own a business or a home for that matter, you’ve probably worked hard for it,…
Read MoreThe Wonderful World of Site Preparation and Why It’s Important
When most people consider the construction industry, they think of the heavy equipment or imagine the erecting of metal structures or frames. Seldom do people consider the very first and, in so many ways, the most fundamental part of the building process which is the construction site preparation. Let’s take a look at the importance…
Read MoreHydro Excavation Basics and Benefits
While hydro excavation is a pretty basic process in the drilling business, but we understand that it can be a little more complex than the name suggests. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of vacuum drilling, and why you’ll want a professional on the job. Hydro Excavation Hydro excavation, by most standards, is one…
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