Glossary

When undertaking any sort of construction, demolition or renovation project, heavy equipment and machinery will probably be required for at least part of the job. This includes everything from the necessary tools for demolishing existing structures to the waste collection and hauling of debris left over at the end of the project. Equipment rental may be handled by a single company or multiple companies that specialize in specific types of equipment, such as demolition tools or waste management.

When undertaking any sort of construction, demolition or renovation project, heavy equipment and machinery will probably be required for at least part of the job. This includes everything from the necessary tools for demolishing existing structures to the waste collection and hauling of debris left over at the end of the project. Equipment rental may be handled by a single company or multiple companies that specialize in specific types of equipment, such as demolition tools or waste management.

The process of preparing a land site for any type of construction project, by removing excess dirt and soil and leveling the area. It might also be done to make way for a basement or crawl space in an existing home. Excavation requires the use of many different types of vehicles, heavy machinery and other tools to get the job done. Professionals specially trained to use this equipment are hired to complete the excavation process in most cases.

A professional experienced in the removal of dirt and leveling of land to prepare for any sort of construction project. Some of the jobs excavators handle include preparing land for a new home build, completing preliminary work for a new road or digging under the foundation of an existing structure to make room for a basement or crawl space. The excavator must know how to use a variety of heavy machinery and working vehicles as a part of their daily responsibilities.