Site Visits

What to expect during a site visit

  Examination of the physical environment: examining the environment, such as the size and makeup of the area allows us to assess what the job may entail.

  Initial safety and environmental hazard assessment: we always look into the environment to check for any safety or environmental hazards that would put those on the job in danger or could harm the surrounding environment.

  Gauging of logistic factors: our teammates check the environment, the scale of the job, and how the machines will work.

  Conducting dredge feasibility assessment: because not all dredging jobs are alike, we want to check the scale of the job and how manageable it is before starting work

  Performing preliminary volume computations: before dredging could begin, we need to compute how much material and sediment needs to be transported.

  Noting physical characteristics of the dredge material: some sediment may require cutters, which cut up the material, before being scooped/suctioned by the dredge pipe.

  Discerning best method for disposal of dredge soils: every environment has a different story and makeup. It’s pertinent to inspect the soil before transporting it elsewhere.

  Performing sediment dewatering assessment:  when dewatering, it’s important to remove oversized materials, allow the material to settle, and dewater the solids. Before a dredging job, you need to examine the sediment to procure a dewatering plan.

  Determining the suitable dredge system: different situations require different machinery. For example, ocean dredging may require hydraulic systems while pond dredging may only require electric systems.