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CT Earthworx field.
Practical advice from our crew — on retaining walls, drainage, site cuts and how to avoid the most common (and expensive) Brisbane earthworks mistakes.
Featured· Retaining Walls
Do I Actually Need a Retaining Wall?
Five signs your Brisbane block is moving — and when a retaining wall is the right (and required) fix.
12 May 2026·5 min read
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Earthworks
Site Cut vs Piers: What's Right for Your Block?
Sloping site? Builders often default to piers — but a clean site cut is faster, cheaper and a better outcome in many cases.
28 Apr 2026·6 min read
Safety
What Is BYDA — and Why Every Excavation Job Needs It
Before You Dig Australia. It's free, it's mandatory, and it's the first thing every reputable earthmover does before turning a tooth.
14 Apr 2026·4 min read
Retaining Walls
Why Drainage Behind a Retaining Wall Matters More Than the Wall
Most failed retaining walls in Brisbane don't fail because the wall was too small. They fail because nobody drained the water out from behind them.
02 Apr 2026·5 min read