Several factors come into play during the complex and closely scrutinized process of compliant and sustainable land reclamation, and each of them require the very best equipment, strategy and personnel to achieve success. All of this can be costly, but like most things, it’s not doing it right that costs the most - it’s doing it wrong.
Factors Influencing Reclamation Cost
Standard Rules and Regulations
Regulatory bodies such as the bureau of reclamation or the bureau of land development play a huge role in land reclamation. They are involved at both ends of the project, from initial planning down to final inspection and audit.
The requirements of regulatory bodies differ from state to state and nation to nation, but reclamation plans will have to be developed in compliance with their performance standards, and “cutting corners” in an effort to cut costs that can reach millions of dollars, can lead to even more financially devastating fines, delays and the cost of doing things twice.
Level of Land Disturbance
The type of activity that disrupted the land largely determines what needs to be done to reclaim the land. This is called the level of disturbance, and it ultimately dictates which reclamation exercises are required.
The higher the level of disturbance, the more sophisticated reclamation measures and ultimately, the more costly the operation.
Labor Force and Equipment
The number of experts employed for each project will affect the cost.
As well, the cost of equipment and the licensed workers to run and maintain it can get quite specialized and costly. Transportation and fuel required to get everything to the remote locations can add up, and that’s if everything goes right. Treacherous terrain and unforeseen challenges can lead to equipment damage, bloated overtime needs and the costs of running a remote crew for an extended period of time.
Project Duration
As mentioned in all of the above, time is money. Companies will have to compensate experts and workers for every hour spent in the field - many on a per-hour basis. The benefits of any time-saving efforts translates into huge savings and along with long-term performance, is the primary focus of most land reclamation projects.
Low Efficiency/Project Failure
The land reclamation must be assessed and approved by inspectors before it is deemed complete and successful. In the case of low efficiency and compliance failure, some processes of the project must be redone, and this will attract extra costs.
Employing Drone Services to Make Land Reclamation More Efficient
By employing professional drone services, energy companies get to benefit from the following:
- Drones reduce the number of workers required on a project workforce and all but eliminate the need for them to be on-site.
- Drone replaces other heavy-duty equipment and, in turn, will cut down costs associated with transport, maintenance and cost of running.
- Drones will speed up land reclamation projects by streamlining a strategic, innovative and efficient approach with minimal manpower.
- Drones provide flexibility and real time monitoring that ensures goals are met and obstacles are proactively addressed.
Land reclamation is expensive, schedule a meeting with us and you’ll see why we are the most reliable and successful land reclamation company in the industry. At Homeland Environmental Solutions we know how to create your ideal solution for any job.