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Boulder Splitting: 3-Hour Site Clearing on West 59th Ave
Location: 514 West 59th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Project Scope: Residential Boulder Splitting Duration: 3 Hours Hidden boulders are a common surprise in Vancouver’s West Side. At this property on West 59th Avenue, a large boulder was discovered during excavation,...
2-Hour Foundation Rescue on Crystal Creek Dr
Location: Crystal Creek Drive Service: Precision Foundation Boulder Splitting Duration: 2 Hours An unexpected boulder in a foundation trench can bring a multi-stage construction project to a grinding halt. On Crystal Creek Drive, we were called in to handle a massive...
Emergency Foundation Boulder Clearing on Rosemont Dr
Location: Rosemont Drive, Vancouver, BC Project Scope: Foundation Obstruction Removal Duration: 2 Hours In the residential construction world, a single buried boulder can bring an entire crew to a standstill. That was the case on Rosemont Drive in Vancouver, where a...
Rapid Boulder Removal on Margerum Ave
Location: San Diego, CA (Margerum Avenue) Project Scope: Residential Site Clearing Duration: 1 Day Even in the beautiful neighborhoods of San Diego, hidden boulders can quickly derail a landscaping or construction project. On Margerum Avenue, the team was faced with...
Why Smart Builders Are Skipping the Hammer for Trenching Projects
— And What It Means for Your Build, Your Neighbours, and the Environment When it comes to trenching in tight spaces—such as basements, foundations, or urban builds—what you don’t do can be just as important as what you do do. Traditionally, many crews have turned to...
Advanced Rock Splitting in Conjunction with Tunnelling and Micro-Tunnelling
Supporting Tunneling Projects? Here’s What You Need to Know About Shaft Sinking Through Rock Without Blasting When it comes to tunneling projects—whether you're installing a subway line under a city or running water mains across town—the main action often gets the...
Good To See You Kamloops! Rock Busters at the ISEE Western Canada Chapter 31st Conference
From April 24–26, Rock Busters had the privilege of attending the ISEE Western Canada Chapter 31st Conference & Annual General Meeting in beautiful Kamloops, BC. A huge 'thank you!' to the organizers, speakers, and attendees for hosting such a powerful event—we’re...
When Blasting Isn’t an Option: How Rock Buster’s Gets the Job Done Anyway
Let’s be real — not every job lets us bring out the big booms. At Rock Buster’s, we love a good big blast as much as anyone. But there are plenty of situations where blasting of any kind just isn’t an option — whether due to safety, logistics, permits (or just plain...
Breaking Ground Without the Boom: Using Splitters for Smart, Controlled Demolition
Demolition isn’t always about big bangs and dramatic explosions (although these can be more fun, they aren't always what is needed for a breaking job). In fact, many of the most challenging jobs require a quieter, more controlled approach — and that’s where splitters...
Building on the West Coast? Common Land Leveling Challenges & How Rock Busters Can Help
Look at developing a property in British Columbia, Alberta, Utah, or California? If you’re planning a new build on the West Coast, you’ve probably dreamed of the perfect home perched on a scenic hillside or nestled in a coastal town. But before that vision becomes...