W. L. French Excavating Corporation Observes Veterans Day November 2008

W. L. French Excavating Corporation would like to honor Veteran's Day by thanking and acknowledge all America's Veterans - especially those employed by our company. We are appreciative and proud of your service to our nation and sacrifice you and your families have made and continue to make.

We are reminded today that Freedom Is Not Free.

"Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America sets aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat. That's not quite true. Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor America's war dead.

Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors ALL American veterans, both living and dead. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for dedicated and loyal service to their country. November 11 of each year is the day that we ensure veterans know that we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have made in the lives to keep our country free."

Slide Rail Shoring System Supports Tunnel Excavation At UMass Medical School

Production At Logan Airport Haults For Winter Season

Boston, MA

After accelerating our schedule by three months, W. L. French Excavating Corporation's role on the Centerfield Taxiway at Logan International Airport will stop for the Winter season effective November 2008. Work will commence again in the Spring of 2009 for J. F. White Contracting, Co., Inc. and the Massachusetts Port Authority.

Double Shifts Begin At UMass Medical School For Consigli Construction

French Trucking Fleet Participates In The New England Dragway Truck Show Nationals

Epping, NH

The French Companies [W. L. French Excavating Corporation, W. L. French, Jr. Trucking, Co. & J. L. French Transportation]took part in the 21st Annual Truck Show Nationals at The New England Dragway located in Epping, NH.

After an entire weekend of cleaning and buffing by our team of truck drivers the company left the show with the following four awards:

1st Place - Best In Show, Tractor / Trailer Unit [Combination]

1st Place - Best In Show, Freightliner

Runner up - Best In Show, Peterbilt

1st Place - Best In Show, Overall Fleet

Bill French, Jr. would like to thank all of the drivers and other staff members who took the time to meticulously prepare for this show. Although these working trucks are always kept pristine - the extra time that goes into getting ready for a show is a lot of work.

UMass Medical Project Continues Night Work - Double Shifts To Begin Next Week

Worcester, MA

Night work is still underway at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA.
Below are progress photos of sheet piles being driven by the JD 450 Excavator with Vibratory Hammer for utility / storm drain tie in.

Double shifts on this project begin next week.

UMASS Medical - Ground Breaking Begins At Night

Worcester, MA

Ground breaking at the UMASS Medical Tunnel Project in Worcester, MA began earlier this week. Photos of the beginning of the project can be viewed below: