For this purpose, workers should first locate and disconnect
the utilities before beginning work and implement non-destructive work
procedures near private and public properties.
They fully know that the use of heavy machinery and equipment for earth
works can cause damage at times so they have to use an alternative process: Air
vacuum excavation.
This is where air vacuum excavation comes into place:
Construction and civil works people usually operate bulldozers, excavators,
drills, jackhammers and other tools and machines in earth removal, digging,
trenching, post holing, potholing and other works. However, the use of these
tools can sometimes damage utility lines and disturb surround structures due to
their noisy, destructive and vibrating functions. Just imagine the risk the
hazards they can bring including electrocution, explosion, fire, flooding and
loss of structural integrity. The practice of air vacuum excavation deletes
these problems.
Air vacuum excavation is a non-destructive digging,
trenching and earth removal method. Being non-destructive, it is safe and easy
to use. One of the benefits of air vacuum excavation is that the method is
applicable in areas not fit for heavy equipment to access. It only uses a high
powered vacuuming equipment to generate high pressurised air to break the soil
or surface and suction or suck up dirt, loose soil or any debris.
What the big deal with air vacuum excavation that it is
safer and more effective than conventional digging or earthmoving machinery? We
have to consider the following points:
The use of air vacuum excavation equipment can replace the
tedious and back-aching manual digging which often requires manpower and hours
for completion. No manpower is needed to operate the vacuuming equipment and to
oversee the excavation which can be observed closely and properly. More
importantly, productivity is not lost on inaccurate work results and accidents,
thus saving work hours and reducing delay. No utilities are left damaged as
high pressurised air will do no damage on them.
With the construction boom in the city
, it is time for level 1 ASP civil
construction companies with vacuum excavation services to invest on tools that provides great emphasis on
better work results in the fewest time possible.