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as it involved building face to building face reconstruction and a commitment to maintain access to all of the businesses while the construction was underway. The company’s ability to successfully deliver on these aspects of the project is a major reason why clients like the City of Kingston select them for this and other jobs. Kyle explains that they’ve also honed efficiencies and procedures over the years that help them be cost competitive and attractive to clients. Use of cutting-edge technology like hydraulic rock breaking equipment facilitated their work on the Big Dig in Kingston which, according to Kyle is known as the Limestone City, with “rock everywhere.” Having the ability to rebuild the hammers on the equipment in-house is also a plus. Following their success of the first phase of the Big Dig, Len Corcoran Excavating simultaneously took on a similar project in downtown Belleville. The company was able to successfully perform both large projects during consecutive years. Kyle spearheaded the successful tender submission for that project and its subsequent phases, and acted as the senior site superintendent and project manager, responsible for the project success. The Build Belleville family of projects was worth a combined total in excess of $30 million Turning his focus to the future of Len Corcoran Excavating, Kyle sees potential for growing the company not only in Kingston but in other areas as well. “We have room to grow and the ability to grow,” he says. “We can expand whether it’s increasing MARCH 2024

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