Pipeline, power line, and renewable energy projects take place in some of the most remote parts of the country. As crews arrive on-site, they’re ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. But skipping over the preparatory steps of any access project can cost teams dearly in the long run. Thick vegetation and steep inclines prove treacherous for construction crews without the proper precautions in place.
Read NowSolar energy initiatives are popping up all over the country as American companies work diligently to meet renewable energy requirements. Though the preparation may be extensive, the payoff is also huge. Companies committed to renewable energy reduce their carbon footprint, stabilize energy prices, improve public health, and boost local economies and job prospects.
Read NowElectric power lines travel through dense areas with thick vegetation. Project managers must mitigate complex logistics throughout the installation process. However, before any major thoroughfare is primed for construction, it must be properly cleared through a process known as right-of-way (ROW) clearing. This includes building in swamps and wetlands, conducting upstream drilling operations, and carrying out wind farm construction and other renewable energy projects.
Read NowConstruction projects of any size risk land erosion. Workers maneuver heavy vehicles and machinery across segments of untouched land. For those in the access business, teams are creating roads and passageways to worksites across landscapes that may be uneven, heavily wooded, or surrounded by wetlands.
Read NowWhen disaster strikes, people in the affected area struggle to process what has just happened, let alone plan next steps to recover and restore. Deterioration and erosion wear away at a landscape’s foundation and place the entire land area in jeopardy. You know that you need to replenish and revamp a job site as soon as possible, but you’re probably wondering who to call and what processes to uphold so you can achieve results quickly.
Read NowAs every person working in the oil and gas construction service industry knows, each project exposes a unique set of challenges. A work site’s terrain will dictate which pieces of equipment and vehicles are best suited for the job. Oil and gas pipeline construction usually takes place in remote areas, far from major thoroughfares. To transport all the necessary tools and equipment across uneven terrain, construction teams rely on access mats and other temporary access road solutions.
Read NowEach off-road project presents unique challenges and requires a specialized toolkit to get the job done. Worksites that are proximate to major highways or thoroughfares don’t usually require infrastructure in the form of access solutions.
Read NowBLUROC has achieved certification from the Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to workforce safety, public safety, and damage prevention to buried infrastructure. Read more about this here on the BLUROC blog.
Read NowYAK 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.
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