Feb 02, 2021
Successfully locating and identifying buried utilities is a process of elimination – elimination of mistakes. A thorough understanding of the jobsite and the equipment’s correct operating procedures can help you efficiently mark a dig site for safe excavation. No matter what locating equipment you are using, following these guidelines will help you communicate to drilling […]
Jan 02, 2021
Ask Chris LaCroix what his crews have found in the storm and sanitary sewers of the city of Lake Charles, La., and you’ll get a wide range of answers. “We’ve found a little bit of everything down there,” said LaCroix, chief engineer for Atakapa Services. “It’s amazing what makes its way into a city’s sewage […]
May 29, 2020
Successfully locating and identifying buried utilities is a process of elimination—elimination of mistakes. A thorough understanding of the jobsite and the equipment’s correct operating procedures can help you save a great deal of time and money. No matter what locating equipment you are using, these guidelines will help drilling or excavating crews understand precisely where […]
May 20, 2020
Constructing and repairing underground outside plant infrastructure are complex tasks that involve multiple factors. One of the most critical factors is how to safely avoid damaging existing buried pipes, conduits, and cables. While the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) publishes a Best Practices Guide recognized as the most comprehensive guideline for preventing damage to underground facilities, […]
Mar 10, 2020
Like any good businessman, Michael Melson knows time is money. The more productive his crew can be on a jobsite, the more profitable that bore will be. That’s why he invests in equipment he can rely on, from his drill to his tracking system. But one of the newest tools in his arsenal is a […]