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Why Vacuum Digging Is A Safer Alternative

Why Vacuum Digging Is A Safer Alternative

Sep 25, 2017

Vacuum Digging has an array of many safety benefits over the more traditional digging practices when working with underground cables. Safe Digging When a construction site has underground cables that need to be exposed for maintenance or upgrades, Vacuum Digging is...
How To Produce A Safe Excavation

How To Produce A Safe Excavation

Jun 12, 2017

Safe excavation techniques are quickly becoming an essential process on construction and new build sites and so, the PIER (UK) team have taken a closer look at the process. Safe Excavation – Safety First Before breaking the ground, construction contractors need to...
Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys

Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys

Jun 8, 2017

Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys are quickly becoming vastly popular when needed to identify potential safety hazards underground, but what are GPR Surveys? Undertaking a Ground Penetrating Radar Survey Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys scan the ground underneath the...
PIER (UK) Renew FORS Accreditation For Vacuum Excavation Fleet

PIER (UK) Renew FORS Accreditation For Vacuum Excavation Fleet

May 22, 2017

PIER (UK) are delighted to announce that we have renewed our FORS accreditation for our Vacuum Excavation fleet for 2017. Following on from a thorough audit from the FORS team, we have successfully continued on with our existing bronze status. Vacuum Excavation Fleet...
A Safe Excavation Approach To Underground Utilities

A Safe Excavation Approach To Underground Utilities

May 18, 2017

When routine road works in London included creating a deep excavation in order to reach underground service cables, the contractors looked for a way to create a safe excavation to manage the work. The utility lines were identified deep under the road’s surface and so,...