Horst Excavating was selected as the Prime Contractor and site contractor for the Wood’s Edge Expansion at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA. The project included comprehensive site development for 44 new cottages across areas with varying existing conditions, including open fields, wooded areas and an existing stormwater basin that required relocation.
Early in the project, crews encountered a significant amount of unsuitable fill that could not support the planned construction. Horst worked closely with Tel Hai to develop a solution that maximized the use of suitable soils already on site while properly removing unsuitable material. This approach provided a stable foundation for the new cottages while helping minimize the cost impact to the owner.
Work was completed within an active senior living community, requiring careful coordination around existing residents, pedestrian activity, utilities and ongoing community operations.
