When it comes to excavation, it’s important to note that different land types will call for different equipment. If you’re looking to excavate dry land, a standard excavator will do. However, if the land you need to excavate is located…
There are two standard types of outdoor fiber optic cable installations: underground cable installation and pole line aerial installation. Today, we’re going to dive into the basics of the first type of installation: burying fiber optic cables. Understanding the basics…
Typically, wetland remediation projects require ample restoration. At Stan’s, we’re no strangers to environmental protection, and we take careful precautions to make sure that the wetlands we work in stay protected. When it comes to the removal of impacted sediments,…
Here in the South, we’re no strangers to deep water and unstable ground. If this is unfamiliar territory for you, excavating in water that appears to be too deep can be very risky. In these special circumstances, you need an…
Marsh excavation is no simple task, and if not properly executed, serious damage to both workers and the environment can occur. At Stan’s, we use the following five excavator safety tips to ensure the wellbeing of ourselves and the surrounding…
Louisiana coastal erosion is occurring at an alarming rate of one football field per hour, costing roughly $500 million annually in land and property loss. Over just the last 200 years, nearly half of our nation’s original wetland habitats have…
Trenching and excavation are two of the most dangerous operations in the construction industry. Cave-ins are the biggest liability, and are the most likely excavation-related accidents to result in worker fatalities. Falling loads, dangerous atmospheres, accidents involving mobile equipment, and…
When hiring a company to install fiber optic cables, it’s critical that you do your research on their reputation. Installing these cables is no amateur job and it can result in damage to the main power line, fires, electrocution, and…
There’s a lot to take care of after a hurricane, and we’re no strangers to this in Louisiana. At Stan’s, we understand just how overwhelming the cleanup process can be and have created a hurricane cleanup safety checklist to help…
While Hurricane Barry was not as powerful as anticipated, many areas in Southern Louisiana were deeply affected. Being that the coastline is a hurricane magnet, Louisiana marshlands typically require extensive cleanup during the aftermath. Hurricane debris cleanup in the marsh…
