Plateau Family Spotlight Series: PEI Blasting

As a proud member of the Plateau Family of Companies, PEI Blasting provides expert drilling, controlled blasting, and on-site rock crushing services for some of the nation’s most demanding site development projects. From challenging rock excavation to material processing and reuse, PEI helps clients improve productivity, reduce hauling costs, and keep projects on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

Together with our family of companies including PEI Blasting, Alpha Boring & Tunneling, CW Site Service, and Kimes & Stone, we provide clients with a true one-stop solution for complete site infrastructure.

What is PEI Blasting? 

PEI Blasting, formerly known as LK Gregory, is the drilling, blasting, and crushing division of Plateau Excavation. As part of Plateau’s comprehensive sitework services, PEI Blasting supports industrial, commercial, and data center projects across the Southeast with safe, precise, and efficient rock removal and material processing. With deep experience and a focus on safety and performance, PEI Blasting plays a critical role in helping projects stay on schedule and move forward from the ground up.

Breaking Ground from the Ground Up

Every successful site begins with a solid foundation, and many projects require specialized expertise long before earthmoving operations can begin. When challenging rock conditions stand in the way, PEI Blasting provides the experience, equipment, and precision needed to safely prepare sites for construction.

PEI specializes in controlled drilling and blasting techniques that efficiently fracture rock while minimizing vibration, protecting surrounding infrastructure, and maintaining strict environmental and regulatory compliance. Their team carefully evaluates each site, develops customized blasting plans, and executes every operation with safety, accuracy, and efficiency at the forefront.

Whether preparing land for large-scale commercial developments, industrial facilities, transportation infrastructure, mission-critical campuses, or distribution centers, PEI delivers reliable solutions that keep projects moving forward.

Maximizing Efficiency Through On-Site Rock Crushing

In addition to blasting operations, PEI offers on-site rock crushing services that provide significant value to project owners and contractors alike.

Rather than hauling blasted rock off-site and importing new aggregate materials, PEI processes excavated rock directly on the job site into reusable construction material. This approach helps:

• Reduce trucking and disposal costs
• Minimize project timelines
• Decrease environmental impacts
• Improve overall job site efficiency
• Produce quality aggregate for reuse throughout the project

By transforming excavated rock into a valuable resource, PEI helps clients maximize project budgets while supporting more sustainable construction practices.

A Seamless Extension of the Plateau Team

One of the greatest advantages of the Plateau Family of Companies is the ability to integrate specialized services into a single, coordinated project team.

Because PEI works alongside Plateau Excavation from the earliest stages of project planning, communication is streamlined, schedules remain aligned, and field operations are coordinated from one trusted team. This integrated approach reduces delays, eliminates unnecessary coordination between multiple contractors, and allows projects to progress safely and efficiently.

Clients benefit from having experienced professionals working together with a shared commitment to quality, performance, and delivering exceptional results.

Building Success Together

At Plateau, our success is built on the strength of our people and the partnerships within our family of companies. PEI Blasting exemplifies our commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, delivering specialized solutions that help projects begin on solid ground.

Together, the Plateau Family of Companies continues to provide clients with the expertise, resources, and integrated capabilities needed to successfully build the infrastructure that supports our communities—today and for generations to come.