Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Lee Kennedy, Co. Awards WLF New Site Project At The Winsor School

WLF has been awarded a $3.9 million contract by Lee Kennedy Co. for the proposed Center for Performing Arts and Wellness at The Winsor School located near the Longwood Medical Area in Boston. The scope of work includes erosion control, site demolition, site grading for a new parking lot, relocation of existing utilities including by-pass pumping of an existing sewer main, 23,000 CY of mass excavation and soil disposal for a below grade parking garage, installation of internally braced soldier piles with lagging to support foundation excavations up to 25 feet deep, installation of bracket piles to support existing utilities that will be suspended over the garage excavation, installation of new water, sewer and drainage piping and structures. Work is scheduled to begin in late May and be completed in 2014. WLF is in the final stages of completing a $3 million site work contract with Lee Kennedy for the new Library and Learning Commons at Salem State University. For more information about this project please visit Lee Kennedy's project information page at: www.leekennedy.com/project/the-winsor-school/

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Work Commences At The Galvin Middle School

Wakefield, MA Work has begun on the Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, MA. WLF was awarded this $4.4 million site work contract by Bond Brothers. The scope of work includes erosion control, tree protection, site demolition, removal of 20,000 gallon underground fuel oil storage tank, site grading including disposal of 23,000 CY of excess soil, foundation preparation for a 102,000 SF building addition, installation of 2 miles of water, sewer and drainage piping ranging in size from 6” to 30” diameter, installation of 2 – 20” insertion valves and 2 – 20”x8” tapping sleeves on the existing 20” water main in Main Street, 20 foot deep braced excavations for installation of oil/water separators, construction of an athletic field, 3.5 acres of bituminous concrete paving, and 1.5 miles of curbing. Student safety is paramount on this project. The work is being completed in 4 phases in and around an occupied middle school and is scheduled to be completed in 2015. WLF recently completed a $500,000 contract with Bond Brothers at the South Cove Community Health Center in Quincy, MA.

Friday, April 19, 2013

CWC Builders Awards Site Contract To WLF

Newton, MA CWC Builders of Newton, MA has awarded WLF a $1.4 million site work contract for Summer Place an assisted living facility located in Watertown, MA. The scope of work includes site demolition, installation of an engineered dewatering and groundwater treatment system, 8,000 CY of mass excavation and soil disposal for a below grade parking garage, installation of soldier piles and wood lagging, installation of new water and sewer utility services and drainage, site improvements including bituminous paving and curbing. For more information on CWC Builders please visit their website at www.cwcbuilders.com

Friday, March 15, 2013

UML - Blasting Video

Lowell, MA Video depicting controlled rock ledge blasting at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell campus in 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHiv37_O4aE&feature=youtube_gdata_player Filmed By Maine Drilling & Blasting

Monday, January 28, 2013

Boston, MA
Photo of WLF Truck No. 93 taken by Maurice Gallager from the East Pier Project Site.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Snow Business Magazine Recognizes Staff

December 2012 Snow Business Magazine and GoPlow.com has recognized WLF employee, Chris Paulino as a "2012 All Star of Snow & Ice." Transcript and link to the article can be found below. Over the past few years, W. L. French Excavating Corp. has grown its business in part by developing its salt/sand sales and distribution. According to owner Bill French Jr., a key contributor to the company’s success is Chris Paulino, who oversees business development and the day-to-day management of this important profit center of the business. Whether he is managing the proposals, finalizing contracts, placing orders or following up to ensure prompt delivery and client satisfaction, Paulino has a hand in it all. “Chris is the underdog of the snow season,” French says. He is not in the field doing the work, but he is pricing jobs constantly, reaching out to new business, coordinating trucks, and tracking the delivery of thousands of tons of salt and sand.” Client relationships are important, and French says Paulino works hard to establish and build long-term relationships with clients His dedication, organization, communication skills and desire to make clients happy help make that happen. “He cares about the client, the job, the product, and he understands how greatly the product is needed during serious winter conditions. Clients call on the fly, and Chris makes sure their needs are met. He is hands-on and follows through to make sure the sand/salt portion of our business runs on all cylinders. Chris is more than dedicated; he loves his job and it shows. We are proud to have him as an employee,” French says. http://goplow.com/business/2012-all-stars-w.l.-french-excavating-corp.html