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Underground Utility Location Tools

Tools used in Underground Utility Location The underground detection services industry is often changing, and it can be hard for consumers to determine which services are reputable. If you are looking to hire an underground detection service, choose one that is up to date on the latest best practices and using the best tools and […]

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What do the Utility Marking Colors Mean

Before You Dig: Color Coding for Underground Infrastructure Have you ever wondered about the paint markings on the ground around a new construction site, or a building undergoing remodeling? Crews often mark the ground or pavement with a carefully-arranged series of lines. At a simple job you might have only seen them in a single […]

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Ground Penetrating Radar for Utility Location

What is ground penetrating radar? Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a procedure of ultra-band impulses/signals for mapping, inspection, and imaging of the subsurface. The method which involves non-destruction of the surface makes use of high-frequency electromagnetic waves to reach the surface beneath. The reflections caused by hitting some obstacles on the ground are recorded. Ground […]