Quarrying
Top expertise in rock construction that stands the test of time
YIT is an experienced and reliable partner for exceptionally demanding rock construction projects — combining technical excellence, design coordination, and a collaborative project culture.
We offer comprehensive above-ground rock construction solutions from project development to execution — including specialized excavation sites. Most of the work is carried out using our own equipment and personnel, ensuring deep method expertise, controlled execution, and a high level of safety for our clients, for the benefit of the project. Our service promise is to be a safe and preferred partner for demanding above-ground rock construction, regardless of project size or phase. With us, clients can trust that every project will be executed in a controlled, safe, and cost-effective manner — from start to finish.
Our services include:
- Area and preliminary construction
- Vibration-controlled precision excavation
- Specialized excavation: electronic detonators, non-explosive methods and precision drilling
- Rock reinforcement and sealing injections
- Rock bolting and anchoring, shotcreting and rock netting
- Large-diameter and long rock penetration holes
- Design coordination and project management
Our roots in above-ground rock construction go back to the 1950s. Over the decades, we have completed numerous demanding rock construction projects — in protected courtyards, industrial zones, railway areas, and city centers. Our long experience has shaped us into bold and solution-oriented rock construction experts, equipped with modern, purpose-selected machinery and operating models. Thanks to our extensive and diverse reference list, we know the solutions and methods that deliver durable, high-quality results cost-effectively.
A key foundation of rock construction is blasting safety and controlled rock removal. We demand constant vigilance and precision from ourselves and our partners to ensure that every blasting event is planned and executed accurately, carefully, and responsibly — no flying rocks, no leftover charges, and no compromises on safety. We believe safety is not a single action but a shared culture among all parties. It arises from continuous information exchange, inspection systems, and seamless collaboration.
In rock construction, the unpredictability of rock structure and quality can pose significant risks: water ingress, over-excavation due to fractures, and vibration transmission can critically affect the project’s schedule, quality, and costs. Especially in changing situations, we favor collaborative contract models and operating practices to ensure transparency and trust among all parties. Shared goals and transparent communication ensure the most economically advantageous outcome for the project — even in changing circumstances.
We design and execute rock construction work to minimize environmental impacts (site water, drilling sand, dust, noise, vibration, and waste). We focus on energy and resource efficiency and managing our carbon footprint, for example, by utilizing excavated rock material as part of YIT’s circular economy solutions. Responsible practices are not a separate goal for us, they are part of our operational culture.
