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Cranes have been an important tool in construction since early civilizations—Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and ancient Greece—and were used to build temples and provide irrigation to crops. As society has advanced, crane design has been refined and diversified to...

Helical anchors are used to repair existing or stabilize new foundations. Boasting easy, quick installation and little soil disturbance, helical solutions thread deep into the ground in order to transfer weight to load-bearing soil.   When discussing deep...

The temperatures have dropped as we transition from summer to fall. Fewer construction crews are seen on the road as we await the upcoming frigid winter. Building in the fall may seem counterproductive because of the colder weather, but it is actually a great time...

Did you know that Landwehr Construction has been in business for 125 years? We began providing Minnesota and the surrounding areas with crane service beginning in the 1950s. In the last seven decades, cranes and their capabilities have certainly changed. Let’s...

So you’re ready to start a new project? It’s time to start digging and planting, right? Wrong! There are a few steps you have to take before you can start your project, and one of those things is assessing soil quality.   Soil assessment and soil...

What happens when your building or home has a faulty foundation? There are a few common signs that will let you know that there are problems with your foundation. You may see cracks or other types of fractures, there could be settling, sinking, or even upheaval...

Whether it’s extremely cold out or hot out, it’s important to take special care with your crane. Cranes are incredibly powerful, which means that if something goes wrong with them due to extreme temperatures, they can do some serious damage. You need to be aware of...

When it comes to your project, crane size and type matters. You can’t just choose any old crane to complete your project. There are a variety of different cranes in different sizes, including tower, crawler, all terrain, and boom trucks. The type and size of your...

When doing a site assessment, a contractor may notice that there are contaminants within the earth, whether that’s the soil or sediment, or the surface water or groundwater. Part of a contractor’s job is to help protect human health and help to restore the...

Are you ready to begin your next excavation project? Perhaps you are building a house or a new building for your business, or you’d like to build a basement or a multi-layered parking lot. There are necessary precautions that need to be accounted for before you...