Semi-Pro to Professional Contractor

In the realm of construction, just like any other discipline, there is nothing more important then having the right tool for the right job. A chef can no more prepare his menu or a doctor make ready with a surgery if the proper implements are not in place. The site supervisor of a pipeline install or getting the building excavation properly completed must also depend on having a complete inventory of proper tools. Why this basic look at what most contractors know? Because, in this tech aged society, many folks may not understand the true nature of what goes on in planning a big construction job. Let us look at some of the tools needed and why they are important. In this case, we will look at road building.

What is a good tool for opening up the compacted ground for beginning the job? A SCARIFIER is the most used implement for digging up solid ground or the old paved work. The scarifier can dig into a significant depth for pulling up the old surface. There is also the means of reclaiming old pavement using a, you guessed it, a reclaimer. These machines allow for the reclamation of old material and utilized again in the roadway... (This day and age of recycling and green, it is important to keep sustainability in mind of resources.)

Many jobs require the application of a soil stabilizer. To do this job a SCATTERER is put into play. This machine applies a solidry with the soil to maintain a stabilized road base. This is important so that the ground does not disperse and create depressions for later paving.

Once a roadway has been opened up, comes the work of making a level field. This is done by means of a GRADER. The path to be paved has to be evened out. The job of the grader is to come through and plane the surface using a blade. These tools have the ability to change the angle of their blade in pitch, tilt, and depth. This function makes the job easier in relation to type of road surface and need for proper road perspective.

On many jobs, the need to keep the dust down due to wind or environment health concerns is necessary. This is completed by using a WATER TANKER. This vehicle has the ability to spread water over a wide area, without necessarily saturating the ground, to allow for easier work progress. Many site supervisors realize that health of their workers being imperative, a tool like this can be invaluable.

So how do we compact the ground? Using a sheepsfoot roller will make the job easier and follow-up with a flat roller to give a well-proportioned surface for laying a good road surface.

There more tools used in a project like this, but this gives an example of the importance of proper tools for the correct job. Just keep it simple for cost effectiveness.