[{"id":37646,"date":"2026-04-29T14:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/blog\/2026\/04\/29\/built-with-bulkx-behind-the-scenes-of-global-muck-handling-innovation-3\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:02:08","slug":"built-with-bulkx-behind-the-scenes-of-global-muck-handling-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/blog\/2026\/04\/29\/built-with-bulkx-behind-the-scenes-of-global-muck-handling-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Built with BulkX: Behind the Scenes of Global Muck Handling Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With any tunnelling, shaft sinking or large excavation, an important step in the excavation method is the removal of excavated materials such as rock, spoil, and debris in huge, hard-to-handle quantities.<\/p>\n<p>It can take up a lot of a project\u2019s time and money, due to the double-handling involved. But in 2009, we designed and manufactured a leading muck handling solution, BulkX, to improve those aspects.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, <a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/uk\/bulkx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BulkX<\/a> has transported millions of cubic meters of materials and helped with major projects across the globe, often involving complex, deep excavations with space or lifting restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>We sat down with our Commercial Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/george-critchley-16ab18a9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Critchley<\/a>, who has worked alongside our engineering team on every BulkX project that we&#8217;ve worked on, to ask some questions on why it&#8217;s becoming popular around the globe.<\/p>\n<h2>Q:\u00a0Can you introduce yourself and your role at Conquip Engineering Group?<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m George Critchley, the Commercial Director.<br \/>\nPart of my role involves working closely with our in-house teams of engineers and manufacturing experts to support contractors working on large infrastructure projects. BulkX has always featured heavily in this work, especially on international projects.<\/p>\n<h2>Q: What is BulkX, and how does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>BulkX is an advanced bulk excavation solution designed to increase productivity while ensuring safety on infrastructure projects. It\u2019s suitable for projects of all sizes, including those with complex or changing site conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The solution operates by lowering the skip, by crane, into what is often an area of deep excavation, an excavator loading the muck at the bottom, then lifting the BulkX to discharge material directly into muck-away trucks or stockpiles, before repeating the cycle for continuous, efficient operation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"x-resp-embed x-is-video x-is-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Built with BulkX: Behind the Scenes of Global Muck Handling Innovation\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1188019318?h=b7894b70f2&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Q: Which projects has Conquip been part of around the globe, and what were their challenges?<\/h2>\n<p>We have plenty of experience working on different project types, recently it&#8217;s been focused on metro transportation projects across the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. The station boxes are increasingly getting bigger, deeper and more complex on sites where there is a limited footprint and are located in compact, congested locations with restricted access.<\/p>\n<p>I believe we\u2019ve proven over the years that our wide range of problem-solving, best-in-class solutions address these and can be of great help in delivering productivity, safety and sustainable benefits to projects.<\/p>\n<p>As just one example, working with the Ontario Line Group meant we saw the challenges involved in constructing four new subway stations in a densely populated area, where space constraints made excavation and material removal challenging.<\/p>\n<p>By getting involved early on, we developed a bespoke BulkX solution, including a gantry and a 12,000-litre skip tailored to the site and the country&#8217;s truck specifications, all certified to meet local requirements.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, it improved productivity and efficiency by loading up to six trucks per hour, while also reducing CO2 emissions through faster excavation and loading cycles.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Q: What is a common way to improve in tunnelling or shaft sinking projects?<\/h2>\n<p>Early engagement at the pre-construction phase is often underestimated. By collaborating at this point, we can work to troubleshoot any challenges or requirements needed at the beginning of the project. This reduces the overall cost by doing everything possible to minimise changes down the line. It can sometimes be simple things, like specifying the right-sized crane to lift the right-sized BulkX to fill a truck with just 1 skip.<\/p>\n<h2>Q:\u00a0What are the common challenges you see on major projects, and how do you help overcome them?<\/h2>\n<p>One common requirement around the globe is deep excavation projects in confined urban areas with limited access time available.<\/p>\n<p>On these sites, we support contractors by providing an efficient method for spoil removal. The BulkX can be lowered into deep excavation sites, be filled and lifted back up in a smooth, rapid cycle, keeping operations continuous and efficient. Depending on the skip capacity, it has reduced dig programmes by up to 12 weeks, as showcased on one part of the Crossrail project in London.<\/p>\n\n<p>Designed for 24\/7 operation, the BulkX removes the need for operatives in the discharge zone, enhancing both safety and efficiency. It also reduces costs and CO2 emissions by minimising the need for additional labour and machinery.<\/p>\n<p>For each project, we can provide consultancy to identify the most effective method of muck-away and the right type of BulkX, and tailor it to suit specific site requirements.<\/p>\n<h2>Q: How do you work to ensure that BulkX meets different countries&#8217; compliance requirements and regulations?<\/h2>\n<p>We have an in-house team of <a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/uk\/bespoke-mechanical-engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mechanical Engineers<\/a> who, in conjunction with in-country certifying bodies and local engineering professionals (PEng), ensure that our equipment is designed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable local regulations, codes and standards.<\/p>\n<h2>Q:\u00a0What does the future hold for tunnelling, shaft sinking and bulk excavation?<\/h2>\n<p>More remote-operated, larger skips, as well as automated banksman-free solutions and guided lifting operations equipment.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re also seeing more projects with multiple phases, which adds to the complexities. For example, if a site doesn\u2019t start a tunnel at one end and drive to the end, they need multiple tunnel boring machines launching at different points and multiple shafts being sunk at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about our BulkX, view <a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/uk\/bulkx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34100\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With any tunnelling, shaft sinking or large excavation, an important step in the excavation method is the removal of excavated materials such as rock, spoil, and debris in huge, hard-to-handle quantities. It can take up a lot of a project\u2019s time and money, due to the double-handling involved. 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vs Clamshell"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e13033-e1 ma21-0 ma21-1 ma21-2 ma21-3\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e2 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-i ma21-s ma21-t\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e3 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e ma21-1f\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e4 ma21-1n ma21-1o ma21-1p\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #01426a;\"><strong>A BULK EXCAVATION SHOWDOWN<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e5 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #01426a;\">BULKX VS CLAMSHELL<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e6 ma21-0 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-4 ma21-5\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e7 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-i ma21-j ma21-k ma21-s ma21-u\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e8 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e9 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1g ma21-1h\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e10 ma21-1o ma21-1p ma21-1r ma21-1s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>WHAT A DIFFERENCE!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e11 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-1x ma21-1y\"><h4><strong>Check out the video below showing the difference between 2 common bulk excavation methods - the BulkX, (a bulk excavation bin system by Conquip), and a Clamshell Excavator, (a long-reach, hydraulic excavator with a grab on the end of its arm).<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e12 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e13 ma21-2 ma21-6 ma21-7 ma21-8\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e14 ma21-f ma21-h ma21-i ma21-l ma21-m ma21-s ma21-v\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e15 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e16 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><div class=\"x-frame x-frame-video-embed e13033-e17 ma21-22 ma21-23\"><div class=\"x-frame-inner\"><div class=\"x-video x-video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/771647031?h=c292230e9a\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e18 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e19 ma21-2 ma21-5 ma21-6 ma21-7\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e20 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-i ma21-s ma21-w\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e21 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e22 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1f ma21-1g ma21-1i\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e23 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>Would it work for your project?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e24 ma21-1w ma21-1y ma21-1z ma21-20\"><p>Let's find out.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button has-graphic e13033-e25 ma21-24 ma21-25\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:sales@conquipgroup.com.au?subject=I%20am%20interested%20in%20BulkX\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf0e0;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">ENQUIRE ABOUT BULKX<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e26 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e27 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e28 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-i ma21-s ma21-x\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e29 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><hr class=\"x-line e13033-e30 ma21-27\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e31 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e32 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-k ma21-n ma21-y ma21-z\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e33 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1j\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e34 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>Why did we look at this scenario?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e35 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-1y ma21-20\"><p><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Over the past few years, we've seen an increase in complex bulk excavation projects. This has been driven by a sharp increase in public-backed, major infrastructure works, such as Sydney Metro, the Metro Tunnel in Melbourne and WestConnex. On many infrastructure projects, a large amount of excavation is required, for example, sinking a shaft or removing spoil from a tunnel.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #003366;\">In the past 20 years, we have seen major projects have their budgets or programs derailed as a result of poor management of those early stages, including bulk excavation. This could be not having the right solution on-site, not estimating the volume of muck correctly \/ time it is going to take, or not thinking about the solution early enough in the preconstruction phase and specifying other equipment that they might need on-site to ensure it is run on time.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #003366;\">So, we have taken two commonly used methods and put them against each other to see which option \"wins\".<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e36 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><span class=\"x-image e13033-e37 ma21-28 ma21-29\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/11\/Melbourne-Metro-Town-Hall-Station-1.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"BulkX excavation on Melbourne Metro project\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e38 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e39 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-i ma21-s ma21-10\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e40 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><hr class=\"x-line e13033-e41 ma21-27\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e42 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e43 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-k ma21-n ma21-y ma21-11\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e44 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1j\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e45 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>Why compare BulkX and clamshell excavator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e46 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-1y ma21-20\"><p><span style=\"color: #003366;\">We're seeing excavations become less planned, people not thinking about their excavation method until late in the project, which can leave them with less options for their methodology and often end up costing them more money.<br \/><br \/>Clamshell excavators are a good example of a methodology which can be quickly rented from a machine hire company, but they might not be the most effective method.<br \/><br \/>Also, BulkX is still a relatively new concept and while it has been used on <a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/case-studies\/bulkx-sydney-metro\/\">Sydney Metro<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/case-studies\/metro-tunnel-project\/\">Melbourne Metro<\/a>, there are a lot of contractors who haven't yet used it. So, here's a scenario, using real-life data* to give you insights into how BulkX compares to a Clamshell Excavator.<br \/><br \/>*All data, including costings and shaft size, is based on site feedback from a live project in Australia, during December 2022.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e47 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><span class=\"x-image e13033-e48 ma21-28\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Clamshell-in-AU_NathanJoyce.jpg\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1560\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e49 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e50 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-i ma21-s ma21-12\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e51 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><hr class=\"x-line e13033-e52 ma21-27\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e53 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e54 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-i ma21-s ma21-13\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e55 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e56 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>What's important in bulk excavation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e57 ma21-f ma21-h ma21-i ma21-o ma21-p ma21-s ma21-14 ma21-9 ma21-a x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e58 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e59 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1g ma21-1h ma21-1k ma21-1l\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e13033-e60 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t ma21-1u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf015;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h5 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e61 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-20 ma21-21\">Normally bulk excavation means that there are large lorries leaving the job site constantly. In inner city communities with congested, tight roads, busy highways, busy housing communities and local schools, it's incredibly important that vehicle movements are managed well. Often there are restrictions on the time of day that large vehicles can arrive and leave site.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e62 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e63 ma21-f ma21-h ma21-i ma21-o ma21-p ma21-s ma21-15 ma21-a ma21-b x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e64 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e65 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1g ma21-1h ma21-1k\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e13033-e66 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t ma21-1u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf4cb;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h5 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e67 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-20 ma21-21\">Larger infrastructure projects often have stringent environmental and sustainability targets to meet during the build, including reducing waste and limiting pollution and embodied carbon. For bulk excavation this means reducing use of conventional machinery, trying to reduce overall program (faster excavation means less pollution) and efficiency of methodology - is the least environmental impact for the quickest \/ best result?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e68 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e69 ma21-f ma21-h ma21-i ma21-o ma21-p ma21-s ma21-16 ma21-a ma21-c x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e70 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e71 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1g ma21-1h ma21-1k\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e13033-e72 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t ma21-1u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf626;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h5 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">SPEED<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e73 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-20 ma21-21\"><p><span style=\"color: #003366;\">The faster the dig, the shorter the program, the shorter the program the lower the costs. We understand that some projects can cost the contractor anywhere from $100,000 - $1,000,000 \/ day to run the job site during bulk excavation. Every day that can be reduced, could save the project millions of dollars. To see an example of this, view our Crossrail, London case study here.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e74 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e75 ma21-f ma21-h ma21-i ma21-o ma21-p ma21-s ma21-17 ma21-a ma21-d x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e76 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e77 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1g ma21-1h ma21-1k\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e13033-e78 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t ma21-1u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf07e;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h5 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">SPACE RESTRICTIONS<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e79 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-20 ma21-21\"><p><span style=\"color: #003366;\">Often these projects are heavily constrained on space, so it's important that any method is compact and has a minimal footprint on-site.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e80 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e81 ma21-f ma21-h ma21-i ma21-o ma21-q ma21-s ma21-18 ma21-a ma21-e x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e82 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e83 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1g ma21-1h ma21-1k\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e13033-e84 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t ma21-1u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"&#xf2f7;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h5 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">SAFETY &amp; RELIABILITY<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e85 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-20 ma21-21\"><p><span style=\"color: #003366;\">These projects are big disruptors to millions of people's lives, it's important that the method of excavation is reliable and doesn't lead to breakdowns, accidents, program delays and queues of trucks in the street. A 'near miss' incident will shut down a construction project while an investigation takes place, this could take days or weeks to resolve. While an investigation is absolutely the right thing to do, this downtime costs the project millions, often when it could have been avoided in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e86 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e87 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e88 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-i ma21-s ma21-19\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e89 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><span class=\"x-image e13033-e90 ma21-28\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/BulkX-Mersey-Gateway-6.jpg\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" alt=\"BulkX Mersey Gateway Project\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e91 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><span class=\"x-image e13033-e92 ma21-28\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/BulkX-Mersey-Gateway-7.jpg\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" alt=\"BulkX Mersey Gateway Project\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e93 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><span class=\"x-image e13033-e94 ma21-28\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/BulkX-Mersey-Gateway-5.jpg\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" alt=\"BulkX Mersey Gateway Project\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e95 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1e\"><span class=\"x-image e13033-e96 ma21-28\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/BulkX-Mersey-Gateway-2.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"BulkX Mersey Gateway Project\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e97 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e98 ma21-f ma21-g ma21-h ma21-n ma21-y ma21-1a\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e99 ma21-1c ma21-1g ma21-1l ma21-1m\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e100 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>PROS OF BULKX<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul id=\"\" class=\"x-ul-icons\" style=\"\" ><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\" ><\/i>Fail-safe - No spoil can fall during lifting. The BulkX Bin is loaded when the doors are closed. The doors remain closed and only open when discharging on a gantry.<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\" ><\/i>No breakdowns - It is operated by a simple mechanism and gravity, there is no complexity with hydraulics that could break down and cause downtime.<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\" ><\/i>Fills truck in one discharge - It fills the truck to full capacity in one-hit (depending on size), this means no trucks leave half empty, maximising efficiencies on cost and time, and reducing the number of trucks on the road.<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\" ><\/i>No breakdowns - It is operated by a simple mechanism and gravity, there is no complexity with hydraulics that could break down and cause downtime.<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\" ><\/i>No need to stockpile - BulkX was designed to discharge directly into a truck, reducing double-handling.<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\" ><\/i>Flexible discharge location - The discharge location is relocatable, both with Gantry and Direct-to-Truck models. This gives further flexibility, allowing barge discharge and other applications. The only limitation is crane reach.<\/li><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\" ><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/case-studies\/bulkx-sydney-metro\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can operate in low headroom - If operated using a gantry crane, it doesn't matter about reduced 'head height' or operating within an acoustic shed, as seen at Sydney Metro.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-col e13033-e109 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1g ma21-1h\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e110 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r ma21-1t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>LIMITATIONS OF BULKX<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul id=\"\" class=\"x-ul-icons\" style=\"\" ><li id=\"\" class=\"x-li-icon\" style=\"\" ><i class=\"x-icon-times\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00d;\" ><\/i>You need a crane on-site to operate it, with enough capacity. Although BulkX has been used with tower, crawler and gantry cranes in the past.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e13033-e113 ma21-2 ma21-3 ma21-5 ma21-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e13033-e114 ma21-f ma21-k ma21-m ma21-n ma21-r ma21-y ma21-1b\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e13033-e115 ma21-1c ma21-1d ma21-1j\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e13033-e116 ma21-1p ma21-1q ma21-1r\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><strong>TIME TO GET STARTED...?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e13033-e117 ma21-1v ma21-1w ma21-20 ma21-21\">As you can see BulkX has the ability to save you money, reduce the number of trucks needed on site, and provide a fail-safe solution - BulkX is the smarter choice for your excavation.<\/p>\n<p>But don't just take our word for it. Our team of experts has years of experience from projects all over the world, from <a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/case-studies\/bulkx-parramatta-square\/\">Parramatta Square in NSW<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/case-studies\/bulkx-mersey-gateway\/\">Mersey Gateway Bridge in the UK<\/a>. We bring unique insights and a different perspective to your preconstruction table, helping you maximize efficiency and achieve your goals.<\/p>\n<p>So, what are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/cqegroup.com\/au\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a> with our technical team today and see the difference that BulkX can make for your excavation and build program. 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