must sit on a carefully balanced surface to ensure structural stability and efficient installation of tracker systems. According to Stephen, most companies simply cannot accommodate that combination of largescale earthmoving capability and extremely precise grading control. He believes Ironclad’s ability to “bridge that gap” is a big part of what sets them apart. “Most companies that are good at mass grading aren’t good at precise grading,” he explains. “We’re one of the few companies that can do both. I think that’s what makes us unique and successful in these types of projects.” Another reason large-scale solar farms are challenging are the tight seasonal construction windows – in Alberta, major earthworks and grading have to be completed before winter conditions arrive. Stephen credits Ironclad’s ability to navigate that scheduling challenge – as well as all the other challenges inherent to solar farms – to a few key factors unique to Ironclad Earthworks. For example, one key factor is the company’s fleet, which includes more than 100 earthmoving machines, many equipped with GPS machine control, which enables precision grading. Ironclad also employs dedicated survey teams, who work ahead of and behind production, THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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