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Grading, Earthwork, Excavation, Paving and Storm Water and Utility Systems

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In last week’s blog we talked about the process of Sitework and excavation for Central Florida construction projects. From site clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation, quality is important. Ensuring the soil is stable enough to carry the weight of the foundation and building. 

Erosion and Sediment Control 

During the excavation and site development process, government and Central Florida statutes must be followed. Erosion and sediment can cause damage to property, downstream channels, and to the local area water. If not planned correctly, it can cause flooding, fill, drainage ditches, storm drains, damages and lower water quality. 

SWET Construction follows all local and state statutes, ensuring the best management practices when performing all of our services. 

It isn’t always easy to choose a site development company, here are a few things to look for:

Experience 

Make sure the company you choose has ample experience in what your project needs. Whether it is a large commercial undertaking or a residential venture, ensure they are accustomed to the structure you need. 

Equipment 

You want to make sure the company you hire has their own equipment, the right equipment, and they are kept in good working order. They last thing you want is a setback because the excavation crew’s equipment is broken down. This delay can really affect your bottom line. 

Communication and Professionalism 

For a successful project effective communication is paramount. During the project, the excavation team typically works with many different parties. To ensure deadlines are met, good communications, organized, and professionalism are crucial.

At Swell Construction it is our responsibility to provide our customers with a quality-finished project. This is achieved by having highly skilled personnel in all positions within our company. We provide accurate estimates and perform our scope of work in an efficient, timely, and a cost effective manner.

As a trusted leader in the industry, Swell Construction group is a full service, licensed, bonded and insured, site development construction company. Our offices are located in Oviedo, Florida, and we have worked in the site development industry in central Florida area since 1989. 

Swell Construction Group boasts over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, ensuring that no project or task is beyond our limit. We have established an excellent reputation throughout the Central Florida area for performing quality work under budget, on schedule, and with pride.

Orlando/Kissimmee Excavation, Landclearing, Paving

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You drive along a road, into a parking lot, park, walk across a path into a building or home, the ground is secure and solid. The ground beneath is supporting heavy vehicle, equipment, and buildings. Excavation makes this all possible. 

The weight of any construction project has an impact on the ground. Proper excavation is what ensures the ground will support all the weight. It is a process more detailed than one would imagine. 

Breaking Ground

To start the excavation process, all existing structures, rocks, and trees must be removed.  Here in Central Florida this can even mean hazardous debris. This doesn’t mean everything has to go, natural geological hills and healthy trees can be preserved. 

Not only what is above the surface, but also what’s below, including some topsoil. Digging holes for foundations and roads. 

Time for Construction

To ensure the ground will support anything constructed on it, this means removing and adding materials.  Not all dirt is the same, they react differently when compacted. It takes precise and scientific calculations to support the construction. Which is why also why geological and civil engineers inspect the stability of the site.

Excavation also creates the right drainage on the property. Which is vital here in Central Florida. 

Trenching 

A trench is dug for the placement of the building’s foundation, sewage and water pipes, along with other building related functions. The depth of these specific excavated spaces typically exceeds their width. 

Trenches require designated equipment and a protective system in place, since they can be hazardous. 

A professional excavation service is not only responsible for the integrity of the site, but also the surrounding areas. 

With over 30 years of experience and over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, we can tackle any project!  Construction Group,  we feel our responsibility to provide our customers with a quality-finished project. This is achieved by having highly skilled personnel in all positions within our company.

Contact Swell Construction for an estimate, we ensure top quality work in an efficient, timely, and a cost effective manner.

Orlando Excavation Service, Land Clearing, Grading, Earthwork

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If you are a project manager, land developer, or construction contractor in Central Florida and need some type of site development, but what do you need to know?

There Are Several Types of Excavation 

Borrow Excavation

Most new construction projects require removing materials to make room for the project. Borrow excavation, is just that, borrowing materials such as soil, gravel, and dirt, from a ‘sandbox’ as the industry call it. These materials are used for grading, fill, and used to create concrete. 

Channel Excavation 

This type of excavation focuses on removing materials to create throughways or ditches to redirect water flow. This important step manages water, sediment buildup and alleviate flooding.

 Structural Drainage

Work related to drainage focuses on moving water, via storm drains, trenches, or ditches, away from the project or structure. 

Dredging

Sediment and debris accumulate over time and needs to be removed. Dredging is underwater excavation, moving the debris and dirt to another area.

Earthmoving

Typically for new industrial, commercial or residential construction. It pertains to removing soil to make room for the project. The objective is to gain access through areas that are impassible by isolating the polluted or contaminated space. 

Footing Excavation 

The foundational support of the project, building, structure, or bridge is the footings. It consist of a very precise type of excavation, that occurs after the land is properly graded. 

Stripping Excavation

This includes clearing (or stripping) out the land, shrubbery, trees, and topsoil. This is especially important if you have a large area of land.

Muck Excavation 

Muck excavation is often necessary in projects in Central Florida.  This typically involves cordoning off 

Rock Excavation

Rocky ground is prevalent in Florida and can easily obstruct construction. Often times specific equipment is necessary to effectively remove them.

There are many aspects that go into excavation and site development. Swell Construction Group is a trusted site development group in Central Florida. We provide services in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation.

Swell Construction Group Inc.

1726 West Broadway Street

Oviedo, FL. 32765