Addressing Site Debris and Project Challenges

What happens here

During the trenching process, the presenter encounters an unexpected 'disaster' area: the remnants of an old house foundation directly in the path of the water line. This area is filled with various types of debris, including trash, metal, insulation, bricks, jugs, and old asphalt. This significant obstacle means that the excavated soil cannot be used for backfilling, requiring the team to source and import clean fill dirt. This unexpected discovery causes considerable delays and complicates the project, underscoring the importance of anticipating the unforeseen.

Goal: Overcome unforeseen obstacles like buried debris and old foundations.