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Best Vacuum Excavation Companies for Highways Projects

| 23 September 2026

The best vacuum excavation companies for highways projects should offer more than an available machine. They should combine proven highways experience, qualified operators, suitable road-going equipment, a strong safety record, rapid mobilisation and the ability to work within the practical constraints of live road networks. There is no single certificate, machine or statistic that automatically […]

The best vacuum excavation companies for highways projects should offer more than an available machine. They should combine proven highways experience, qualified operators, suitable road-going equipment, a strong safety record, rapid mobilisation and the ability to work within the practical constraints of live road networks. There is no single certificate, machine or statistic that automatically […]

What Qualifications Should a Vac-Ex Operator Have?

| 30 October 2025

Before allowing a vacuum excavator operator onto site, check more than whether they hold a plant card. A competent operator should have recognised machine qualifications, relevant vacuum excavation experience and any additional sector-specific credentials required for the project. For higher-risk or specialist environments, site managers should also be able to verify the operator’s identity, competency […]

Before allowing a vacuum excavator operator onto site, check more than whether they hold a plant card. A competent operator should have recognised machine qualifications, relevant vacuum excavation experience and any additional sector-specific credentials required for the project. For higher-risk or specialist environments, site managers should also be able to verify the operator’s identity, competency […]

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