Construction Blasting

In recent years, controlled rock blasting methods have been used to excavate rock at many projects in urban locations throughout the United States and internationally. For blasters, project managers, engineers, regulators, project supervisors, and managers, controlling blast-induced vibrations and air overpressure and other risks associated with this blasting is becoming an ever increasing challenge.

For urban work, explosives security, storage and handling systems, overbreak control, impacts of blasting on green concrete, community relations, and the availability of skilled labor also influence the outcome of the work. In addition, many U.S. federal and state agencies, such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), are increasing their expectations for strict blast accounting and documentation.

With blasting companies now facing regular documentation audits, potential liability issues, due to the lack of or inconsistent documentation, may arise. Keeping effective and accurate records and complete documentation on the blast and the whole blasting process is becoming increasingly important in order to maintain compliance and minimize risks.

P-Wave understands the issues and workflow needs specific to the construction blasting industry. Our software solutions bring together superior technology with extensive knowledge the regulatory and documentation needs for the construction blasting industry. Our solutions have been used successfully at high-exposure projects located in or near many major metropolitan centers such as Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, and other cities in the United States.

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Construction Blasting Case Study - Brubacher Excavating