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Solving Aging Infrastructure Problems with Expert Municipal Utility Services
When a water main breaks or a sewer line fails, the disruption to daily life and local business is immediate and incredibly stressful. Municipalities and property managers know the anxiety of failing civic infrastructure all too well. A sudden leak or massive pipe failure can halt traffic, cause extensive property [...]
Beyond the Blueprint: The Precision Art of Utility Locating Before You Dig
Before the first scoop of dirt is moved in any civil construction project, there’s a critical step that sets the tone for everything that follows: utility locating. It’s not just a box to check, it’s a discipline rooted in safety, precision, and proactive problem-solving. Because what lies beneath the [...]
Solving Subsurface Surprises: How Experienced Excavators Handle Challenging Soil Conditions
Solving Subsurface Surprises: How Experienced Excavators Handle Challenging Soil Conditions No matter how well a project is planned, excavation often reveals what the surface doesn’t: unstable soil, unexpected groundwater, or subsurface conditions that weren’t in the original scope. These surprises can derail timelines and budgets unless the [...]
Navigating Underground: Why Expert Trenching is Crucial for Utility Installation
Where to Start with Your Excavation Project and Why There’s More to It Than Calling 811 Excavation is more than breaking ground. It’s the foundation of every successful underground utility project. While calling 811 is a critical first step to locate public utilities, it’s only the beginning. [...]
Making way for more parking
Workers from Lakeside Excavation tear down a home at on the 400 Block of 2nd Street Monday in Havre. The house was adjacent to Independence Bank and bank spokeswoman Terry Lilletvedt said the demolition will increase the amount of parking available for bank customers. Read More Havre Daily News [...]
Repair work starts at Masonic Temple
Lakeside was hired by the Masons to fix the fire suppression unit and repair the damage caused by the rupture of the system on Aug. 6. The sidewalk in front of the building and the street were damaged by the flooding caused by the problems. After the fire suppression system [...]
Tyler Smith acquires Rock Solid Enterprises
After 10 years of owning and operating Rock Solid Enterprises Inc., brothers Gary and Greg Baltrusch are turning the keys over to Tyler Smith. The Baltrusches have decided to concentrate their efforts to the farm and the continuing construction of Prairie Farms Golf Course. “We wish Tyler and his new [...]
