At Berger, when it comes to earth moving, speed is critical; however accuracy can never be sacrificed.  Precise haul routes and cycle times are essential to a timely execution of the available machine power.  Planning of these precise haul routes begins in the preliminary stages of the project, through the use of three-dimensional modeling.  Berger will often partner with clients and general contractors early on to provide Value Engineering.  Collaboration among the Owner, Consulting Engineer, and Berger's team can result not only in significant cost savings, but an expedited project delivery.  Once a final engineering plan is issued a three-dimensional GPS model will be created to guide Berger's field personnel in the delivery of the project.

With as many as 30 machines in motion at one time, Berger's experienced superintendents monitor and direct assets seamlessly at all times based on the required cut/fills.  Through the use of GPS guided machines, material is placed accurately in a single pass, reducing the amount of fine grading required.  Above all, soil movement, aeration, and compaction remain the focus of all site foremen.

Through the combination of technology and experience, our customers have come to rely on Berger to deliver their sites ready to build on, in a timely fashion.

Sample Projects:

• Willow Lake Farms (Lake Forest, IL) – 35 acre residential development – 26 duplex lots where we performed all grading, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water system improvements. In addition, we self performed the sanitary sewer lift station installation and the DOT required turn lane improvements at the entrance to the development.
• Remington Grove (Johnsburg, IL) – 200 acre residential development – 150 single family lots and parcels for townhouses. We self performed the mass grading, wetland mitigation, and a creek diversion with the use of box culverts.
• Remington Point North (Volo, IL) –180 acre residential development – including a total of 300 villa, multi family, and single family lots.  750,000 cubic yards of dirt were moved to establish the necessary grading.
• Prairie Trails (Lake Villa, IL) – 60 acre residential development – 120 single family lots requiring cuts and fills totaling 80,000 cubic yards. In addition to mass grading, we performed all sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water system improvements.
• Long Meadow Farms (Long Grove, IL) – 80 acre development – including 41 one acre home sites with several large open space conservancy areas. We self performed all infrastructure improvements including mass grading, turn lane improvements, and off-site sanitary sewer lift stations.
• Wauconda Industrial Park (Wauconda, IL) – 100 acre commercial development – A multifaceted project including extensive grading and infrastructure improvements. We self performed all erosion control measures, mass grading, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water systems. We subcontracted and managed the site clearing, concrete curb and gutter, paving, and signage. Sanitary sewer and water mains were extended to the site for approximately one mile.