Category: Parks/Athletic Facilities

May 20, 2022
Stormwater Management: What It Is & Why It Matters
There have been several years of record-setting precipitation in the Mid-Atlantic, and Pennsylvania is no exception. 2016-2020 was the wettest five-year period in Pennsylvanian history[1], and the heavy…

January 06, 2022
All You Need to Know About Commercial Demolition
Unless you’re building on a vacant greenfield site, demolition is a fundamental part of the project cycle. Whether demolishing a small portion to allow for renovations or more…

October 07, 2021
Land Development: Why It’s Such a Long Process & How to Expedite It
Land development has a somewhat notorious reputation among experienced developers. Municipal hurdles and unforeseen characteristics in the land itself can present challenges that may totally derail preliminary schedules…

September 03, 2021
60 Things You Might Not Know About Site Work & Excavation
In celebration of our 60th anniversary this year, we thought it would be fun to pull together a post that shares 60 things you may not know about…

July 14, 2021
Excavating Glossary: Terms to Know
Every industry is guilty of using confusing jargon that can make conversations and articles hard to understand if you don’t work in that industry on a daily basis With…

April 29, 2021
What is Soil Erosion?
Soil erosion is the natural process in which the top layer of soil is stripped away. While erosion can happen anywhere, it’s especially a challenge on sloping land…

December 16, 2020
Encountering Rock on a Construction Project
Discovering you have a rocky site is not something any land developer looks forward to. If your team doesn’t get a clear picture of how much rock exists…

July 13, 2020
What You Need To Know About Moving Dirt
When preparing for a construction project, it is easy to focus on the details of the things you will be able to physically see and touch when the…

April 06, 2020
Are Rain Gardens a Good Solution for Stormwater Management?
Special thanks to Harbor Engineering, a full-service landscape architecture firm, for their thoughts and insights on this blog. As rain runoff travels to storm drains, rivers, and throughout our…

December 30, 2019
2019 Year In Review!
It's hard to believe we are wrapping up 2019 and heading into a new decade. Here are a few of our memories from this year. We look forward…

October 30, 2018
Weather’s Impact on Excavation
We all like to complain about the weather – especially in Lancaster County where we can sometimes see drastic swings. But few people realize the significant impact that…