Mega Mansion Sitework: Clearing Land and Preparing for Construction

Project Rerouting and Equipment Logistics

• 🚚 A schedule change due to a canceled lake job required a reassessment of equipment movement, involving Barney, the 220, and the 350.
• 🚛 The new 50-ton Eager Beaver trailer, despite initial ramp confusion, was used to transport machinery.
• 🛠️ A new truck and trailer were involved, with an incident where the trailer was backed into on its second day.

Site Clearing and Driveway Preparation

• 🏡 For the mega mansion project, the landscaping plan includes a large circular driveway, with the main entrance coming in from the side.
• 🌳 Approximately four to five more acres need to be cleared, starting with removing trees and smaller brush.
• 🚧 Access to the site is difficult, necessitating decisions on whether to haul off wood or crunch it up.

Lunch Break and Sponsor Message

• ⏱️ A quick lunch break was taken, featuring a Factor meal (sundried tomato chicken with zucchini noodles), highlighting convenience and cost-effectiveness compared to fast food.
• 💰 A promo code LETSDIGFB50 was offered for 50% off and free breakfast for a year from Factor.

Equipment and Site Work Progress

• 🚜 The team plans to use longer bucket teeth and a rake for clearing and moving debris more efficiently.
• 🪵 Decisions were made to break up wood for burning due to poor access for hauling, with plans to cut larger pieces later.
• 🚧 The 350 machine will be brought to the site to assist with moving dirt and clearing brush.

Road Widening and Drainage Improvements

• 🛣️ The project scope expanded to clear all the way to the curb to widen the road and improve drainage.
• 💧 This clearing will create a ditch for proper drainage and provide material for filling beside the house.
• 🚧 The driveway entrance needs widening, with plans to add more pipe and rock to improve its condition.