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Oct 14, 20211 min read

Stormwater Retention in Full Swing!

Stormwater run-off can be managed by utilizing a stormwater collection system. This may include methods such as: using pipes, culverts,...

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Aug 15, 20211 min read

It's National Backflow Day!

What is National Backflow Prevention Day You Ask? National Backflow Prevention Day is a day dedicated to the celebration of backflow...

Aug 12, 20211 min read

Awesome backfill and grade

Proud of our demo team member who did such a great job with the #backfill and #grading of this Ravenswood property. #teambrophy #waytogo

Aug 11, 20211 min read

It's 811 Day!

We hope this date on the calendar, 8/11, serves as a natural reminder for professional excavators and homeowners to simply call JULIE at...

Jul 2, 20211 min read

Massive Howard Street Corridor Project

And so it begins...Brophy Excavation is excited to be a part of the massive rebuilding of the Howard St. Corridor. For more information...

Jun 22, 20211 min read

Brophy Demolition Team Does it Again!

Our pro demolition team has done another fantastic job bringing down a set of three commercial buildings along Chicago's brown line. ...

May 15, 20211 min read

Is Your Demo Contractor Prepared?

This spring marked the one year anniversary of a botched demolition job that sent a huge dust cloud over Pilsen's Little Village...

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Apr 21, 20211 min read

Becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator

Interested in becoming a heavy equipment operator? Find out what it takes here.

Apr 15, 20210 min read

When is a building an eyesore?

Apr 1, 20211 min read

Beware of Solvents!

Construction sites can be full of #toxicsubstances that mainly find their way into dust. An even bigger danger are #solvents which can...