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Each month, Maine Drilling & Blasting internally recognizes projects for achieving the highest safety standards integrated with operational excellence, often in the face of unique, difficult, and/or multi-dimensional challenges. The intent of this program is to promote and develop a consistently high standard for the entire Maine Drilling & Blasting Team.

Receiving one of these Job of the Month Awards happens only with careful attention to detail and the willingness to set a higher standard. Recognized projects demonstrate the pride and integrity of our co-workers in their work, as seen through their eyes, and the eyes of management, and our customers.

Nominations come from within the Company, through detailed applications that attest to the project meeting our organizational criteria.

Our customers' satisfaction is key, so an important part of the application is a customer statement, to ensure that the project was not only a success for MD&B, but also for our customer.

We're proud to share customer statements regarding some select job of the months.

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Eric Schachtler

  Schachtler Mine

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful job your team provided in the drilling and blasting for my...

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful job your team provided in the drilling and blasting for my Quarry. As you know, we faced what seemed to be insurmountable challenges including short timeframes, false stop-work orders from the code enforcement officer, unending complaints up and down the chain of command at your Company, politically and to DEC. Neighbors were difficult to deal with for house inspections. I could go on and on with the friction we incurred. Your team was professional, despite the neighbors being difficult, and documented everything accordingly. I want to thank you for getting involved and helping host a meeting with your team, my attorney and assisting me with what was required paperwork you needed from DEC to overcome issues with the Town. I also want to personally thank your Blaster in Charge for his professionalism. He always kept his composure and continued with the tasks at hand despite the negativism surrounding him. The blast was a success and I look forward to working with your organization in the future. A big thank you and may God bless you all.

Chris Balian

Project Manager  Construction, Allan Myers

The latest successful Allan Myers/MDB project comes from Leesburg, VA at Project Vandelay where Frank, Justin, and team...

The latest successful Allan Myers/MDB project comes from Leesburg, VA at Project Vandelay where Frank, Justin, and team were able to tackle not only a quick start and tight schedule milestones, but also satisfied the stringent owner requirements when it came to blasting near critical utilities and equipment. This was the second phase of an existing site that AM and MDB had completed in late 2019; upon a last minute notice to proceed with the next data center project at the Vandelay campus, the team was able to mobilize quickly and tackled the work right out of the gate, finishing 2 weeks ahead of schedule (all this taking place during the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak). However, before the work even started, Jon and Justin played crucial roles in the pre-construction process, providing the client with above-and-beyond information to ensure their comfort with blasting adjacent to incredibly significant fiber optic utilities, which serve the existing data center. Another safe and successful chapter in the Allan Myers/Maine D&B partnership.

Jeff Showers

Superintendent  Kinsley Construction

I wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was to work with Josh W. on this project. We had many hurdles to overcome...

I wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was to work with Josh W. on this project. We had many hurdles to overcome with weather and schedules. He has a personal drive and can think for himself without being told where we needed to be in a month or so. His crew members worked the extra hours, if needed, to stay on schedule. I look forward to working with Josh and Maine in the future.

Neslon Hearn

  H&K Group

You did a fantastic job at the Bell & Evans site - very good with communication, coordinating and safety. Performed in...

You did a fantastic job at the Bell & Evans site - very good with communication, coordinating and safety. Performed in a very professional manner. Also went above and beyond the work duties.

Terry Harlacker

Job Superintendent  Kinsley Construction

Your men did a great job. Very professional. Thank you to your Company, Maine Drilling & Blasting.

Your men did a great job. Very professional. Thank you to your Company, Maine Drilling & Blasting.

Greg Leech

Project Manager  Engineers Construction

When Engineers Construction was awarded the project, I was handed the bid folder and saw that there was major blasting...

When Engineers Construction was awarded the project, I was handed the bid folder and saw that there was major blasting that needed to take place. I got discouraged. Whenever blasting has been required on projects that I've been involved with it seems to not be fully understood what the scope is, what the limits of blasting are, who is in charge of what, and the role of the site contractor. None of my concerns were realized. From the pre-blast survey that was done in a matter of days, to the mats and equipment showing up as scheduled, to starting the drilling on time, to maintaining the schedule. Thanks again for a highly successful start to our project.

Paul Stone

Project Manager  Lombardi Gravel and Excavation LLC

I would like to take a minute and recognize some great work by your crew out here at Hillandale Farms in Bozrah. We...

I would like to take a minute and recognize some great work by your crew out here at Hillandale Farms in Bozrah. We appreciate their hard work and productivity while working in conditions that were not ideal. Their "whatever it takes" attitude is how we get things done in this industry; it's not for the faint-hearted. Please share our acknowledgement with your crew as we truly appreciate everything they did.

Julio Isidoro

Vice President  Joao & Bradley Construction Co., Inc.

Joao & Bradley Construction Co., Inc. recently completed blasting construction in New Castle County Delaware, Governor...

Joao & Bradley Construction Co., Inc. recently completed blasting construction in New Castle County Delaware, Governor Printz Interceptor-Section 1 project with Maine Drilling & Blasting, Don T. and Gareth B. We found them to be professional, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. Don and Gareth's team people were cooperative, experienced and confident with all safety standards. Despite several obstacles along the way, the project was completed within the time constraints allotted. We would not hesitate to recommend Maine Drilling & Blasting on any construction project in the future.

Steve Gordon

Superintendent  W. L. French Excavating Corporation

As the superintendent on the Longwood Tower project, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know what an...

As the superintendent on the Longwood Tower project, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know what an outstanding job your crew did for us. It is a very tight site and we were hauling out blast rock at the same time your crew was blasting. They went above and beyond to keep the job going with drilling setbacks, existing buildings and truck traffic. I would like to acknowledge the lead blaster, Hoip S., Mike C. and Shawn L. for a job well done. It was a pleasure working with your crew and I look forward to future jobs.

Derek Sargent

Northeast Earth Mechanics

I wanted to reach out and let you know how well your blasting crew did at the UNH Spaulding Hall project. From day...

I wanted to reach out and let you know how well your blasting crew did at the UNH Spaulding Hall project. From day one, the plan we submitted to UNH was followed perfectly. The University had research equipment that they felt could be damaged by vibration. They gave us a fifteen-day period where the equipment would be shut down to allow your crew to do the blasting work. Blasting was completed in seven days with your crew starting work as early as 6am (under light towers) to meet the specific slotted blast times when students were outside in the fewest numbers. MD&B worked efficiently and with safety as the number one priority. Your crew blasted up to 6 feet of depth in hard Granite rock as close as 20 feet away from an existing building making adjustments as needed to keep vibrations at an acceptable level. Thank you for another safe and swift project.

Dave Frary

Crusher Foreman/Pit Superintendent  Pike Industries

I just wanted to let you know your crew has done an excellent job on the last four shots that they have done for us...

I just wanted to let you know your crew has done an excellent job on the last four shots that they have done for us here in Williamstown. Even my excavator operator is happy with the shots, and he usually complains about everything. Thanks from the crew in Williamstown.

Ryan Peburn

Goshen Plant Manager  Tilcon New York Inc.

I have been working with Maine Drilling & Blasting in Goshen for over a year. We have had some challenging times...

I have been working with Maine Drilling & Blasting in Goshen for over a year. We have had some challenging times in our quarry since Maine has been here. We landed an enormous job supplying an amusement park which has required significant development work, and adding a contract crushing company to supplement our plant which has more than doubled our yearly output. Because of this, I have asked a lot of Maine this year from management down to the laborers. I have asked they keep up with our intense schedule, keeping a drill here full time and blasting every week. We in Goshen have a unique permit condition that requires us to blast after 5:30 pm only. This is obviously not ideal for anyone involved. It puts employees for both Tilcon and Maine home to their families much later than normal and adds additional stress as the daylight hours get shorter and shorter. Now, with the end of Daylight Savings time in early November, it requires us to shoot on Saturday only. Again, not ideal. Everyone has exceeded my expectations. A good partnership consists of give and take; all of the Maine crew employees (I'm sure more behind the scenes) have worked with my team to develop a strong partnership which I see running long into the future. I look forward to seeing what the upcoming years have in store for Tilcon and myself. But one thing is for sure, with the Tilcon/Maine partnership in place, nothing can stop us.

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I represent the Owner/Developer as Project Executive for the 120 Old Post Road project located in Ry... Read More

Tim Perini - Old Post Road Associates c/o Alfred Weissman Real Estate LLC Harrison, NY

Old Post Road Associates c/o Alfred Weissman Real Estate LLC Harrison, NY

  I represent the Owner/Developer as Project Executive for the 120 Old Post Road project located in Rye, NY (Westchester). MD Drilling & Blasting crews recently completed 5 days of test blasting from 9/25 to 9/29/17 and 18 days of production blasting from 10/23 to 11/17/17 at our 7- acre site, which required blasting of approximately 20,000 CY of bedrock for a residential development. Under a very strict local ordinance, we were required to complete blasting within an extremely tight 38-calendar day period, and we had to maintain vibrations at adjacent structures (as close as 150 feet away) within an equally strict 1.5 in/sec PPV. In addition, we had to blast under the watchful eye of many concerned residents and businesses situated very close to our site. I would like to communicate high praise for the work MD's crews completed on our job under the leadership of MD's Division Manager and Regional Superintendent during this time. They handled themselves in an extremely professional and business-like manner throughout the process, and as a result, the project progressed very smoothly, with few if any issues. The crews were also very professional and simply came to work to get the job done, which they did. In fact, the blasting was completed over far fewer days than anyone within the Ownership team and local community expected. Also, vibration levels at adjacent structures never came close to the allowable limits despite some very large blasts at close distances to structures. I would utilize MD Drilling & Blasting again in a heartbeat and will certainly recommend MD to other owner/developers. I'd like to personally thank them for their hard work and a job very well done."

Tim Perini - Project Executive

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