Whether you’re planning a major remodel for your home, building a house from the ground up, or require some serious reworking of commercial property, an excavation contractor will be one of the main players in your construction project. Many people associate excavation contractors with dirt removal; however, their role goes much deeper. Learn what this type of contractor does before moving forward with your construction idea.

What Are the Excavation Contractor’s Responsibilities?

Subcontracting & Site Preparation

Excavation contractors are heavily involved in the subcontractor process. They subcontract portions of a sizable job, such as digging a large pool for a hotel, to other contractors. This helps expedite the project. Once specific jobs have been assigned, excavation contractors focus on site preparation, which includes property inspection and soil tests. Soil must be level before laying down building foundations.

Dirt Removal & Heavy Machinery Operation

This is the most well-known responsibility of an excavation contractor. Dirt removal creates the space for a building or other construction project’s foundation. Contractors operate heavy-duty machinery to transport soil, and they undergo extensive specialized training to perform these tasks safely.

Business Transactions

Excavation contractors also handle the business component of a construction project, such as keeping records of what transpires every day on the project site. They stay up-to-date on excavation rates and competitor bids. Excavation contractors calculate how much they will earn on the job and pay quarterly income taxes, too.

If you’re beginning a new construction project, work with the talented excavation, civil engineering, and demolition team at Rojac Construction to ensure timely and professional project completion. The locally owned and operated company has provided Maui County with outstanding construction services for over 20 years and features a fully licensed and insured staff. Call (808) 986-1105 to discuss your project in Hawaii, or visit the Rojac Construction website for a complete list of services and to learn more about their team of excavation contractors.