YAK MAT is excited to launch the YAK TRAK app. YAK TRAK connects our customers with the key details they need to manage their access and matting projects including real time updates, status of their mat delivery, estimated time of arrival, delays, quantity of mats and more.
Read NowBulldozers, excavators and other types of heavy machinery are built to shape the earth. However, they often do so in ways that are unintentional. The intense pressure these massive machines exert on the ground can have unintended negative consequences on the site. Wheels and treads may tear up lawns and carefully manicured landscaping. Hills and slopes may be pushed out of place, leading to soil erosion. Delicate ecosystems can be so critically damaged that it may take decades for the balance to be restored. These are just a few examples of how heavy equipment ruins the ground, and they can create serious headaches for contractors.
Read NowIt may look perfectly stable but performing construction work near slopes can be as delicate as building a house of cards. Hills and inclines may appear to be solidly in place, but the enormous pressure generated by heavy equipment and changes to grades caused by digging can disrupt their ability to hold together. When their stability degrades, inclines can become subject to landslides. Such failures put workers and the general public at risk. They also have the potential to cause costly delays and cleanup on the job site. This is why contractors need to understand the most common slope stabilization techniques and be ready to employ them. There are many different slope reinforcement methods, but the use of timber access mats as slope protection matting can be one of the most effective.
Read NowDisaster isn’t picky about where it strikes. Flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires and other catastrophes can happen virtually anywhere. This means that response teams may need to deploy to areas without much infrastructure. Vehicles and heavy equipment often need to be dispatched to assist with rescue and cleanup efforts, but this can be difficult without roads or stable staging areas. However, there is a solution that allows crews to focus on the hard work of saving lives and restoring communities quickly and efficiently. By using access mats for disaster relief, responders can eliminate one significant obstacle to their success and fulfill their missions more effectively.
Read NowOnce a little more than a far-off prediction of life in the 21st century, solar power is finally flourishing. Advancements in technology have made it a viable replacement for traditional fossil fuels in many respects, and its prospects continue to improve. As harnessing the power of sunlight to meet our needs becomes more feasible, the need for the infrastructure to realize it grows. Solar farms are emerging all around the world, presenting new opportunities for energy providers but also many of the same old challenges as oil and gas pipelines and hydroelectric dams.
Read NowBuilders already have tremendous responsibilities to their clients and their crews. A successful project has to be cost-effective, efficient and safe for all involved. But they also have a responsibility to do their work with as much care for the environment as possible. This is especially true for projects that are built on or near sensitive wetland areas.
Read NowBuilders move a lot of earth on the job site, but not always intentionally. When the ground erodes as a result of construction activity, it can have a significant impact on the surrounding area. By impacting the land in a number of ways, crews make it more vulnerable to erosion from wind, water and movement. Grading and filling have the potential to significantly degrade soil quality, and sediment can wash down into nearby water sources. This can have a devastating impact on wildlife and vegetation, causing rampant environmental harm. This is why contractors have a responsibility to figure out how to prevent soil erosion during construction.
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