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| − | Earthmoving is a vital component of the [[building trades]], and is involved throughout most [[construction]] projects. | + | '''Earthmoving''' is a vital component of the [[building trades]], and is involved throughout most [[construction]] projects. |
Familiar tasks involved in earthmoving are: | Familiar tasks involved in earthmoving are: | ||
Revision as of 20:44, March 17, 2008
Earthmoving is a vital component of the building trades, and is involved throughout most construction projects.
Familiar tasks involved in earthmoving are:
- Excavation
- Grading
- Backfilling
- Site finish work
Earthmoving equipment ranges from the humble shovel to giant bulldozers, loaders, and dump trucks.
Transportation of sand, gravel, crushed stone and higher grade material such as topsoil are also performed by earthmoving workers and machinery.