Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Heavy Civil Construction Partner in Lincoln, NE
General Excavating is a prime contractor and leader in heavy civil construction, serving public and private sectors across the Midwest. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in excavation, shoring, underground utilities, directional boring, hydro excavation, environmental construction, and heavy civil projects. Our commitment to quality, safety, and innovation has established us as a trusted trade partner for complex infrastructure challenges. We prioritize early collaboration through preconstruction services, ensuring cost-effective, timely solutions tailored to client needs. Our expertise spans data centers, commercial developments, industrial sites, and residential projects, supported by a team trained in OSHA 40-hour safety protocols.As a Midwest leader, we combine advanced trenchless technology with traditional methods to minimize disruption while delivering durable, high-quality results. Our portfolio includes landmark projects like the Omaha Performing Arts Center expansion, University of Nebraska Medical Center utilities, and environmental remediation for public agencies. We invest in employee development and maintain rigorous safety standards, fostering a culture of excellence that drives our involvement in diverse, high-impact infrastructure initiatives.
Services
Excavation
Shoring Systems
Underground Utilities
Directional Boring
Hydro Excavation
Environmental Remediation
Heavy Civil Construction
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in heavy civil construction and underground infrastructure.
- Diversified services covering excavation, shoring, utilities, and environmental remediation.
- Commitment to OSHA 40-hour safety training for all employees.
- Pioneers in Midwest trenchless technology adoption since the 1980s.
- Proven track record with public infrastructure projects for cities and universities.
Services
Excavation Shoring
General Excavating installs HELIWALLS, a heavy-duty reusable shoring system engineered for excavations up to 16 feet deep. This method reduces vibration and disturbance compared to traditional shoring, offering time and cost savings for commercial and infrastructure projects. The system's interlocking panels enable efficient installation in challenging urban environments with minimal surface disruption.
Underground Utilities
With 35+ years of expertise, we construct water, storm, and sanitary sewer systems for public and private clients. Our preconstruction planning minimizes conflicts through utility locating and GPS mapping. We handle complex projects involving hydronic piping, electrical duct banks, and fiber optic installations, serving universities, healthcare facilities, and municipal infrastructure upgrades.
Directional Boring
As Midwest pioneers in trenchless technology since the 1980s, we install underground utilities using horizontal directional drilling. This method enables pipe and cable installation beneath roads, waterways, and buildings with minimal surface disruption. Applications include gas mains, fiber optic conduits, and power line crossings for municipal and industrial clients.
Environmental Remediation
We specialize in environmental construction including soil remediation, fuel tank installation/removal, and groundwater treatment systems. Our OSHA 40-hour trained team handles lead-contaminated soil, petroleum plumes, and superfund site remediation. Services include SVE systems, hydraulic control structures, and EPA-compliant secondary containment upgrades for industrial and municipal clients.
Heavy Civil Construction
Our capabilities include bridge replacement, box culvert construction, reservoir development, and drainage structures. We've completed projects like NU900 concrete girder bridges, flood control reservoirs, and pedestrian tunnel systems. This work combines traditional excavation with specialized techniques for public works and transportation infrastructure.
People
Nate Clouse
President
Nate Clouse leads General Excavating's strategic growth as President, leveraging decades of construction industry experience. He oversees operations across multiple states, maintaining the company's commitment to safety and innovation while expanding its heavy civil capabilities.
Questions
What heavy civil construction services do you offer?
We provide excavation, shoring, underground utilities, directional boring, environmental remediation, and infrastructure construction including bridges, culverts, and reservoirs.
How long has General Excavating been in business?
We've been serving Midwest clients since 1985, with our leadership team maintaining over four decades of combined industry experience.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wyoming, with project experience across the Midwest region.
What safety certifications does your team hold?
All employees complete OSHA 40-hour training, and we maintain rigorous safety protocols exceeding industry standards for excavation and trenching operations.
Can you handle complex underground construction projects?
Yes, we specialize in challenging underground work using HELIWALLS shoring systems, hydro excavation, and horizontal directional drilling for utilities and infrastructure.
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