0Safe excavation approach to underground utilities
Safe excavation techniques are quickly becoming an essential process on construction sites and new builds, so we take a look at the process in more detail.
0Vacuum excavator safely exposes unknown high risk cables
Our vacuum excavation equipment proved essential when safe digging techniques unearthed a series of underground cables less than 7 inches from the surface, and not shown on any site plans.
0Ground Penetrating Radar Systems
Ground penetrating radar systems are becoming increasingly popular when it comes to identifying potential safety hazards underground. But what exactly are GPR surveys?
0VIDEO: Vacuum supports water works
Vacuum excavator support water works This video short was captured by our operators whilst at work exposing cables on a windy water treatment works. Lines needed to be exposed for maintenance, soRead More...
0FORS renewed across our fleet
We’re delighted to be able to say we have a FORS accredited vacuum excavation hire fleet for another year! Following a thorough audit from FORS of our existing bronze status, we successfullyRead More...
0Suction provides unrestrictive service excavation
When routine road works in London included creating a deep service excavation to reach underground cables, contractors looked for a safe solution to manage the works. Utility lines were identified deep underRead More...
0Open all hours – overnight construction work
For larger infrastructure works, it’s often difficult to access busy sites and roads when maintenance and upgrades are needed. As such, essential repairs and upgrades are often scheduled for overnight construction work, and PierRead More...
0Vacuum excavation hire demand drives recruitment push
Having seen a rise in demand for safer, vacuum excavation in 2016, hire providers Pier (UK) are introducing new vehicles and operators to their team.
0Video: vacuum excavation in action
Our Health & Safety Manager recently spent the week down in South Wales and the West Country, checking in with our customers and operators to see our vacuum excavation in action.
0Charity fundraising exceeds our expectations
When we set ourselves the challenge of raising £10,000 for charity 12 months ago, we thought it was a long shot. Back then it seemed like a huge figure, and a mammoth task.
0No-dig solution supports street’s gas upgrade
When work started on plans to upgrade a suburban street’s gas main connection, contractors needed to draw up a safe system of work. The planned maintenance involved excavating across the front ofRead More...
0How to avoid a cable strike
Cables strikes were in the news again recently, with another major construction company seeing fines handed down for failing to safely manage a project involving underground utilities. The Health and Safety Executive’sRead More...