Getting it right the first time
Understanding ground conditions is key to getting a job done on time. The information a contractor has before starting a job is critical as geotech surveys do not always give the complete picture and once the drill starts it’s hard to - or impossible - turn back. This can cost clients time and money. Edge Underground has been contracted to complete a number of jobs that have been passed onto them from previous contractors and asked to get them done within a fraction of the time. According to Edge Underground Managing Director Stuart Harrison there is an established pattern that...
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How mobile is your microtunnelling contractor?
The mobility of your microtunnelling contractor is an important factor to consider when choosing a suitable team for your project. According to Stuart Harrison, Managing Director of Edge Underground, if your chosen contractor cannot reach the jobsite within a short timeframe and arrive fully prepared with the correct equipment, they won’t be able to get the job done efficiently, and will most likely be unable to complete your installation to a high standard. How mobility affects project efficiency A good microtunnelling contractor is one that can arrive at the jobsite - no matter the location - and bring with them...
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Safety from the ground up
Safety should be the number one priority across all microtunnelling job sites, but how can you be sure that your contractor is taking safety measures seriously across the board? To what extent can you trust their equipment safety measures, and how can you ensure that personnel consistently choose safety first? From advanced equipment technologies to their overall business model, Edge Underground goes above and beyond to ensure that safety requirements are kept at a high level without fail. A focus on equipment According to Stuart Harrison, Managing Director at Edge Underground, safety for their team begins at the equipment level....
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Microtunnelling within a tight timeframe
Undertaking a microtunnelling installation within a tight timeframe can increase a project’s difficulty. However, certain measures can be taken to ensure that pipe installation is completed swiftly and efficiently with minimal hassle. We spoke to Stuart Harrison, Managing Director of Edge Underground to discuss pre-planning and microtunnelling best practices. Organising personnel Stuart Harrison, Managing Director at Edge Underground, has completed major microtunnelling works throughout Australia and abroad, with offices and personnel ready to work around the clock. “Here at Edge Underground we have three separate microtunnelling crews operating all over Australia. “Each crew is self-sufficient, mobile and has its own...
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Level crossings lead to industry boom
The construction industry is set to receive a boost in Victoria thanks to the state government’s level crossings removal program. We spoke to microtunneller Stuart Harrison about the opportunities this eight year, multi-billion program will provide for contractors. After winning the 2014 state election, the Victoria’s Andrews’ Labor government established the Level Crossing Removal Authority, charged with the task of removing 50 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne. The Victorian Government allocated $2.4 billion in its 2015-16 budget to remove at least 20 level crossings by 2018. These sites form the basis of a long-term strategic plan being developed...
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Run your own show, without the stress
Ever wanted to experience the benefits of owning your own business, but been put off by the long hours and potential stress? Ever wanted to run your own show, but lack the capital required to start your own business? If you’re in microtunnelling and answered yes to the above question, Edge Underground Managing Director Stuart Harrison might just have the ideal solution for you. Edge Underground is Australia’s leading precision microtunnelling contractor, having installed thousands of kilometres of sewer and water lines all around Australia. Stuart Harrison is also the creator of the Vermeer AXIS guided boring system, a revolutionary...
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Building elite alliances
When managing major projects, the number of individual tasks that need to be managed and actioned can seem enormous. Getting the right subcontractors on board can be a challenge; but by taking a few simple considerations on board, major contractors can ensure they assemble the best team for the job. Choosing subcontractors for major projects will usually involve a number of different factors. Beyond the usual price, there’s a number of other factors contractors should take into consideration when deciding who they want to work with. A little bit art, a little bit science, there’s a few simple things contractors...
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