Earthworks and trenches for utilities
We perform earthworks for linear and infrastructure facilities with own equipment: trenches for cable and utilities, pits, ripping, backfilling, grading and route restoration. We work in category 1-5 soils; heavy columns cover up to 40 km a day regardless of weather.
For an estimate, specify the length or volume, the purpose of the trenches, the soil category and region.
Scope of work
What earthworks we perform
Works for utilities and linear facilities - per the annex to the Category II construction license and the production program.
Trench excavation
Columns and XCMG trenchers for cable and utilities
Pits
Including entry and exit pits for HDD units
Ripping and cable routes
Soil preparation and laying of cable routes
Backfilling and grading
Trench backfilling and site leveling
Route restoration
Restoration of land and road after laying
Foundation construction
Special works in soils per the license annex
Stages
How we perform earthworks
The works are tied to the utility being laid in the trench.
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Staking
Trench route or pit outline
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Excavation
Trench, pit or ripping along the route axis
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Laying
Cable, pipe or casing into the prepared trench
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Backfilling
Backfilling the trench with soil
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Grading and restoration
Site leveling, restoration of land and road
Equipment
What we use for earthworks
The direction's main equipment - from the own fleet of 170 units.
| Equipment | Models | Qty | Purpose |
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| Cable-laying bulldozers | Shantui SD34, SD32, SD22 | 16 | Laying in the ground to a depth of 120 cm |
| Backhoe loaders | Hidromek 102B | 24 | Pits, trenches, loading |
| Trenchers | XCMG XMT550 | 2 | Trenches where the column does not work |
| Tractors | DongFeng DF904 | 5 | Support works on the route |
Data: the company own equipment fleet. Full composition - on the Equipment page.
Timing and cost
Timing and what affects the cost
The pace depends on the soil: heavy columns - up to 40 km a day in category 3-4 soils and up to 10 km in category 5 soils.
Volume and length
Trench kilometers or soil volume
Soil category
From category 1-2 to category 5
Trench purpose
Cable, pipeline or a set of networks
Depth and width
Trench parameters for the utility
Restoration
Grading and restoration of the road or pavement
Region and mobilization
Hauling equipment to site by tractor units
For an estimate, specify the length or volume, the purpose of the trenches, the soil category and region.
Work regions
Where we work
Six regions where the company works. Equipment reaches other sites with our own tractor units.
- West Kazakhstan Region
- Atyrau Region
- Kostanay Region
- Akmola Region
- Zhetysu Region
- Almaty Region
Licence and permits
Basis of the permit
State Category II construction and installation license № 01 ГСЛ-КР №010236; first issued 12.10.1999.
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04Special works in soils
Drilling works, underwater technical works, works on the continental shelf, foundation construction
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01Utility networks and systems
Water supply, heat supply, sewerage, power supply, outdoor lighting, gas supply
Questions and answers
The essentials in brief
What earthworks do you perform?
Trench excavation for cable and utilities, pits - including for HDD units, ripping, backfilling, grading, foundation construction and restoration of land and road after laying.
Do you work in category 4-5 soils?
Yes. Heavy columns work in category 3-4 soils at up to 40 km a day, in category 5 soils - up to 10 km a day, regardless of weather conditions.
Is the equipment owned or rented?
Owned: 170 units, including 16 Shantui bulldozers, 24 Hidromek backhoe loaders and 2 XCMG trenchers. Mobilization to site is performed by 11 own tractor units.
Is there a permit for special works in soils?
Yes, special works in soils are in the annex to the Category II construction license; the license and annex are published on the site.
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