Does this scenario sound familiar?
Project Manager –
“I’ve got 14,000 cubic yards of excess dirt on
my site. How much hauling time did you estimate?”
Estimator –
“I estimated one hour per load. You need to find a dump site within
a thirty minute radius of the job.”
Too often we make assumptions like the following:
- The contractor up the road may need 14,000 cubic yards of ground
- The neighboring farmer could fill in his low-lying field
Increasing regulation has placed limitations upon the
use of borrow dirt and the sites on which it may be placed.
In the example above, the project manager will likely spend
hours scouting the countryside and making phone calls to
area contractors. Suppose the closest dump site is located
forty-five minutes from his job. The extra fifteen minutes
will likely cost his project $30,000 to $40,000.
Fillground.com is a dynamic online database designed to allow you as construction professionals to advertise your dirt,
topsoil, recyclables, and surplus building materials to other professionals.
We understand that you need outlets for your material on a local level. That
is why our marketing program currently incorporates all excavating and general
contractors (no contractor too small) in the Eastern United States.