Composite road plates provide safe job site for trenching operation
Problem - J.H. Lynch & Sons Inc. of Rhode Island was contracted for a National Grid project where the company needed to bury power lines. The project required trenching across driveways and cross streets, in a residential development. They needed a way to keep the pavement secure and workers safe during the trenching operation.
Solution - “I came across Oxford Plastics composite road plates in an article in a trade publication, and thought they would be a great fit,” says Mike Hevey, PE, of J.H. Lynch & Sons. Composite Modular RoadPlates were designed. They include a hi-vis yellow color, integrated anti-skid surface and chamfered edge (no cold patch required). They require only two technicians to install, the sections interlock, they are HS20-44 Certified and utility and DOT approved.
Result - “Because Oxford’s plates can be handled manually, we were able to run smaller machines,” says Hevey. “Combining that with how much quicker and safer Oxford plates are to set, we ended up with a huge cost savings.” 800/567-9182; www.oxfordplasticsusa.com
Excavators outlast high altitudes for residential development work
Problem - With a rapidly growing housing market in northern Colorado, new residential developments are underway. General contractor Coyote Ridge Construction (CRC) specializes in the underground phases of residential construction projects and needed productive and reliable equipment that wouldn’t overheat due to working in Colorado altitudes at more than 5,000 feet.
Solution - Working with 4 Rivers Equipment, CRC added two Hitachi excavators, a ZX350LC-6 and a ZX135US-6, to its fleet. The excavators are busy completing utility and foundation work for several residential developments located in Fort Collins, Loveland, and the surrounding areas.
Result - The Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EPA Stage IV excavators have proven to be efficient, reliable and durable workhorses at the high altitudes and are contributing to the success of the company’s residential projects. 866/973-0394; www.hitachiconstruction.com
