Site work is proceeding at the new project site. We’ve had a large tree first pruned by the utility company because it was growing into the power lines. To do this we first demolished the garage in the lane and pulled the machine well into the centre of the now crushed house. This allowed access for the tree trimmer elevator rig to drive into the back yard. This was far safer because they didn’t have to work over or through the power lines, which is next to impossible to do. Once the trimmers left, more demolition and hauling could begin in earnest. Once more space was made on site the pruning crew could arrive to actually climb the tree and cut it down in large chunks. So the excavation operator had to take a few half days off as the tree was managed. I wasn’t aware of the schedule juggling at the outset of the project to deal with such a large tree growing into the power lines, so another management lesson has been learned.