Our 100th Truck

Our 100th Truck

Today marks a very special day at Pier UK, as it’s 15 years to the day since we received our very first Vacuum Excavator. Whoever would have thought that 15 years on, we would be preparing ourselves for the delivery of our 100th system. Entering the specialist...
Why Is Excavation Safety So Important?

Why Is Excavation Safety So Important?

Ensuring excavation safety is an essential part of modern contractor work, the law states that no excavation work should be carried out until the area is completely safe. Failing to secure an excavation site correctly can have disastrous consequences for workers and...
How Does Vacuum Excavation Work? Process Explained.

How Does Vacuum Excavation Work? Process Explained.

Have you ever wondered how Vacuum Excavation works? Why continue with the stressful exercise of instructing your operatives to excavate around existing services with traditional methods of excavators and spades? Vacuum Excavation Process Place the remote-controlled...
Excavation In Construction – Methods & Safety Considerations

Excavation In Construction – Methods & Safety Considerations

Excavation is an important part of any construction project and is even more important for utility projects. The process uses different tools and techniques to move soil, rock and other material to form a cavity and prepare the area for construction, or to lay new...
What is Vacuum Excavation Used For?

What is Vacuum Excavation Used For?

Vacuum excavation is the best choice for many projects. The advantages of vacuum excavation over traditional excavation methods are numerous. It is safer, due to the reduced risk of utility strikes, as it simply sucks the earth from around the utilities. It is more...
Trial Holes: What Is Trial Pit In Construction

Trial Holes: What Is Trial Pit In Construction

In order to start any construction, it is important to understand the ground conditions. Essential factors like soil composition need to be determined, and these factors enable a decision to be made on whether it is feasible for the construction to go ahead. The...