336-431-5852
aceavant@aceavant.com
5358 Poole Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
336-431-5852
aceavant@aceavant.com
5358 Poole Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
Large scale excavation and bulk earthwork for developers, GCs, and property owners across North Carolina
In-house equipment and crews move material efficiently without waiting on subcontractors.
Cut and fill operations executed to engineering plans, reducing waste and rework.
Mass earth moving handled by one contractor eliminates markups from multiple subs
We manage material disposal and import logistics as part of the excavation scope.
Work performed to geotechnical and engineering requirements with documentation available.
Sequenced excavation phased alongside grading and utility work to protect your timeline.
Mass excavation, grading, and stone base handled by a single crew and contact.
Sites handed off at design elevation, cleared and ready for utilities, slabs, or paving.
Mass excavation is the large scale removal of soil, rock, and earth material from a construction site to bring it to a design elevation. Unlike trench or footing excavation, which targets specific areas, mass excavation moves material across the full site footprint. It is typically the first major earthwork phase after land clearing and grubbing, and sets the stage for grading, stone base, utilities, and foundations.
In construction, mass excavation refers to the bulk removal of earth to establish a site’s finished subgrade. This includes cutting down high areas, hauling spoil material off site or redistributing it as fill, and compacting imported fill where the site is low. The goal is a stable, uniform subgrade at the elevation called out in the civil engineering plans.
Mass excavation is a standard phase on commercial and industrial development sites, road and highway projects, pond and detention basin construction, large building pads, and sites with significant grade changes between existing and finished elevation. Any project where bulk earthwork needs to be completed before grading can begin will typically require a mass excavation scope.
We review civil drawings, geotechnical reports, and cut and fill calculations before mobilizing, so equipment selection and sequencing are right for the site.
Topsoil and organic material are stripped and stockpiled or removed before bulk excavation begins.
We excavate high areas to the design subgrade, with material hauled off site or redistributed as engineered fill depending on the project scope.
Where the site requires fill, material is placed in lifts and compacted to geotechnical specifications, tested as required.
We verify elevations against the civil plans before handing off for grading or the next construction phase.
Mass excavation is one of several types of excavation in construction. Others include trench excavation for utilities and footings, basement excavation for below-grade structures, and cut and fill excavation where material from high areas is redistributed to low areas on the same site. Most large commercial projects involve a combination, with mass excavation establishing the overall site elevation before more targeted excavation work begins.
Bulk excavation and mass excavation refer to the same general scope. Both describe large volume earthmoving across a site rather than targeted digging for a specific structure or utility. The terms are often used interchangeably by GCs, civil engineers, and site contractors.
Our mass excavation fleet includes excavators, scrapers, and articulated dump trucks sized to the volume of each project. We select equipment based on haul distances, material type, and site access conditions. For sites requiring tight elevation control, we use GPS-guided grade control on excavation equipment to improve accuracy and reduce over-excavation.
Cut and fill balance is a key part of controlling mass excavation cost. Where the site allows, we reuse excavated material as structural fill, reducing the volume of imported material and off-site disposal. We work from the civil engineer’s earthwork calculations and track material volumes throughout the project to stay aligned with the plan.
Over-excavation, poor compaction, and uncoordinated hauling are the most common problems on mass excavation projects. We review geotechnical requirements before mobilizing, sequence cuts to avoid over-digging, and manage truck traffic and staging to keep material moving without creating access conflicts on site.
Mass excavation is typically on the critical path of a construction schedule. We work with GCs and owners to phase excavation alongside clearing, grading, and utility installation so no phase is waiting on another. Expedited or extended-hours work is available when the schedule requires it.
At project completion, we confirm subgrade elevations against the civil drawings and walk the site with your team before handing off for grading or foundation work. Compaction test documentation and earthwork records are available on request.
Ace Avant has completed mass excavation scopes on commercial and industrial projects throughout North Carolina, working alongside GCs, developers, and civil engineers on projects ranging from single building pads to multi-acre site developments.
Mass excavation is the large scale removal of soil and earth across a construction site to bring it to the design subgrade elevation, typically completed before grading and utility work begins.
They refer to the same scope. Both describe high volume earthmoving across a full site, as opposed to targeted trench or footing excavation.
Common types include mass excavation, trench excavation, basement excavation, and cut and fill excavation. Most commercial sites involve more than one type depending on the project scope.
Mass excavation volume is calculated from civil engineering plans using cut and fill quantities. The site is divided into a grid and existing elevations are compared to finished design elevations to determine how much material needs to be removed or imported.
Typical mass excavation equipment includes excavators, scrapers, bulldozers, and articulated dump trucks. Equipment selection depends on site conditions, haul distances, and material type.