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Bencardino has been doing the critical path work for us…on a job site (Fish Ladder) that’s very demanding with a lot of unknowns. I chose to work with them because I knew I was getting a company that could do the work, handle the change, and do it safely.

Paul Martino, Project Manager, Commerce Construction

Lou Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating Handle Excavation Project in South Philadelphia

Posted: 2/14/2012

Lou Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating, a full-service excavating company based in Bucks County, Pa., have begun an underground electrical excavation project for Gordon Group Electric of Feasterville, Pa. The Bencardino crew was hired to revitalize a building within the Philadelphia Navy Yard’s 1,200-acre limits. Company owner Louis A. Bencardino is the project manager and Bencardino Excavating’s Greg Davis is serving as project foremen.

“Philadelphia is our hometown, so when we have the opportunity to work on projects in the city that help to bring jobs and tourism to the area, we take great pride in that,” said Lou Bencardino, owner of Bencardino Excavating. “After making investments in the company earlier this year, we are off to a productive start and ready to provide more services to our clients in South Philadelphia and other neighboring communities.”

In 2012, Bencardino Excavating updated its capabilities and equipment to better serve its clients in the community. Some of the new equipment added to the company’s arsenal included a BoMag BW 190 Asphalt Roller, a walk-behind Bulldog Trench Roller and three new CASE Backhoes. With this new equipment, the crew is able to handle a variety of milling and excavation needs for projects and clients. The Bencardino Excavating Safety Committee has also planned several workshops to train employees on safe practices on job sites and the proper protocol for machine and new equipment operation.


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Lou Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating Add New Equipment and Expand Excavating Capabilities

Posted: 1/30/2012

Bencardino Excavating, led by Lou Bencardino and his excavation crew, recently invested in new excavation equipment to diversify its capabilities and offer a full range of services to its clients. The newly-acquired equipment includes a BoMag BW 190 Asphalt Roller, a three-foot walk-behind Bulldog Trench Roller, three CASE Backhoes and a Ford F550 foreman’s truck. Aside from continuing the superior service in excavation, Bencardino Excavating now has the capabilities to assist with road milling and the laying of asphalt.

“As the owner of Bencardino Excavating, I feel that it is important to continually reinvest in our company and always look for opportunities to diversify our service offerings,” said Louis A. Bencardino. “This new equipment will help our workers continue to provide quick, efficient and seamless work – all while expanding the list of excavation services that we provide to our clients.

The new BoMag BW 190 Asphalt Roller has been added to the asphalt paving fleet and assists the Bencardino crew when working on roads and parking lots. The walk-behind Bulldog Trench Roller is used for road compaction and helps cut down on time spent on a job. The roller distributes maximum force for greater impact on the road in a single pass. Also, the company traded in three older backhoes for three new CASE Backhoes which provide assistance in breaking through tree roots, frost lines and clay.

With the addition of this new equipment, Bencardino Excavating’s Safety Committee will be organizing essential training courses for company employees. The committee is currently planning a hand signal communications workshop in which employees working with and on heavy machinery will learn the proper hand signals to communicate effectively with each other. These safety trainings help to ensure that all Bencardino Excavating workers remain safe while on the job site.

Bencardino Excavating is committed to delivering the highest level of performance and quality to its clients. Louis Bencardino is a highly-skilled excavation and site work contractor who has an experienced team of project managers, foremen, construction professionals and craftspeople. The company specializes in complete site work services including construction, excavation, electrical, demolition, asphalt paving and final finish work.

Bencardino Excavating was founded in 1988 by Lou Bencardino, and serves clients in Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey including Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Camden, Mercer and Gloucester Counties. Bencardino Excavating has worked with airports, helipads, schools, banks, corporate facilities and more in a wide array of industries including commercial and residential development, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, utilities, education and retail. Among its clients are Bovis Lend Lease, T.N. Ward Company, Daniel J. Keating, Harkins Builders, H.B. Frazer Company, Emory Hill and Company, A.T. Chadwick Company, Carr & Duff, Inc., Scungio Borst, St. Joseph’s University, Temple University, Philadelphia University, Princeton University, PennDOT, Keating Building and Merck. For more information, visit www.bencardino.com or call (215) 244-6000.

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Drivers Safety Comes First at Bencardino Excavating

Posted: 5/18/2010
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Bencardino Excavating, a Philadelphia-area professional excavating company, teamed up with Rue Insurance to host a drivers safety course for its employees. From laborers and truck drivers to foreman and mechanics, all Bencardino Excavating employees participated in the half-day drivers training program.

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Louis Bencardino, Owner of Bencardino Excavating, Completes Construction Project for Philadelphia’s WHYY

Posted: 5/11/2009
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Bencardino Excavating, headquartered in Bensalem, Pa., and owned by Louis A. Bencardino, was recently awarded a contract to complete work on WHYY radio station on 6th and Race Street in Philadelphia.

“We always value the opportunity to work with nonprofits, so when we were awarded the contract to complete renovations to WHYY radio station, we were thrilled. WHYY is a trusted news source and local treasure.  This construction project will enable the station to expand and provide even more news, education and arts programming to listeners,” said Louis Bencardino.

According to Lou Bencardino, Bencardino Excavating will be responsible for the completion of WHYY’s new addition to the building. The contract includes foundation work, excavation and backfill, asphalt paving and curb construction, storm sewer pipe work and more.


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Bencardino Excavating Employee Birthdays

Posted: 7/17/2008
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Happy Birthday to these Bencardino Excavating employees!

Greg Davis - June 5
John Johnson - June 11
George Short - June 12
Santiago Macareno - June 14
David McIlwain - June 15
Justin Davis - July 9
Randy Fluck - July 10
George Hislop - July 15
Don McCaughey, Jr. - July 15
Mike Mariano - July 31
Larry Gentieu - August 1
Rick Welk - August 2
Kim Pierson - August 4
Ron Krajewski, Jr. - August 5
Bob Beechler - August 12
Tom Smith - August 17
Dan Keffer - August 23
Charles Woelk Jr. - September 7
Vince DeCerio - September 11

Louis A. Bencardino's company works at Philadelphia Park in Bucks County.


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Trench Safety

Posted: 4/17/2008
Processes

Attention Bencardino Excavating Team Members

We're coming back to the busy months of the year.

It’s important to keep an eye on each other in trenches and not to leave anyone alone in a trench.

Also make sure that operators are stock piling dirt a proper distance away from trenches.



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