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Despite some basic overviews provided in schools, people rarely know what's going on beneath their feet. It pays to be cautious when digging around, even in your own backyard. 

With large-scale excavation projects, this becomes even more of an issue. Not knowing means the difference between a new construction going forward and a costly series of setbacks. Fortunately, we've done excavation in Saskatchewan for years and know what to look out for.

The dangers of staring in on an excavation project include knowledge, some more knowledge, and finally, how to use that knowledge. 

Check out these quick tips of what goes on before a project begins. 

How do you know when to repave a surface?

Maybe you've been looking at your pavement and just thinking "Man, that doesn't look good." Or it's just been a good while since something has been repaved.

Either way, you've asked yourself about when the paving contractors Regina offers can help or if you should save yourself the money.

We understand completely. You want your paved surface to look good, but you also don't want to waste funds on something that doesn't need fixing.

To help you, we've written a guide about when a surface needs to be repaved. 

Keep reading below to learn more!

Hazardous substances such as sewage, hydrocarbons (gas & oil), heavy metals, asbestos and/or chemical contaminate soil typically require excavation and transport to an approved treatment facility. Hydrocarbon soils in some cases can be improved with remediation on site.

Paving work is usually accomplished using large pieces of machinery and requires exceptional skills from careful planning to proper implementation. From paver setup, rolling pattern or mat temperature, every step requires attention. The most important consideration is to hire a paving contractor who specializes in the paving you’re looking for. At W.F. Botkin Construction Ltd, we are here to help you to make your decision.

Concrete is the most used material for construction. If installed properly, the structure stays strong and looks the same for years while minor discrepancies during installation or careless maintenance can cause structural issues like concrete cracking. Our professionals at W.F. Botkin Construction Ltd. are devoted to providing you with quality concrete supply services.

Construction companies build structures, streets, and roads for both commercial and residential clients. They have the resources, capital and equipment to work in a streamlined and comprehensive manner. They effectively plan and execute the design of a building while considering the environmental implications of the job.

Highways are vital to the economy and overall development of cities and towns. This being said, constructing a new highway requires a high degree of expertise, so here are some key facts you should be aware of when surfacing roads. Here’s what you should know.

Springtime is just around the corner, and with it comes the one thing we all know and love: spring cleaning. Although when it comes to your concrete and asphalt it’s not so much cleaning as it is maintenance and repair. At W.F. Botkin Construction Ltd., we’re experts with over 60 years of experience in the field. There’s no job that’s too big or too small for us to handle. Let our professional staff show you some of the steps you can take to make sure your driveway or parking lot is in tiptop shape for the coming summer.

Before any new structure can be built, the land requires excavation. Excavation is the process of removing earth, rock and other materials from a building site using machinery and tools. Excavation companies such as W.F. Botkin Construction Ltd. in Regina offer more than just ground-breaking services. The excavation process can be multifaceted. It may involve earthwork, digging trenches and tunneling. Excavators work on more than just building sites. They work in mines and do exploration and environmental work as well as offer services in erosion control, culvert installation or replacement, and demolition.

Before and during the excavation process certain measures are taken to ensure safe digging practices.

Cement is a long-time staple in the design and construction worlds with new trends and advancements in concrete. At W.F. Botkin Construction Ltd. we make sure that we always stay on top of new trends so that we can continue to supply for all your industrial, civil, commercial, or residential needs.

Aggregate is a powerful and important component of many construction projects. It is critical to get the right kind of application for the job, so that it can perform properly and offer durable, effective, and efficient results.

Concrete is a great choice for just about any driveway or garage floor. Concrete is a durable, low maintenance building material used extensively by Regina construction companies. Driveways and garage floors made of concrete, however, do still require some routine care based on factors such as weather conditions and amount and type of vehicle traffic.