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Fiber Optic Installation Support
What is Fiber Optic Installation Support? Fiber optic installation support refers to controlled excavation used to expose underground conditions so crews can place, route, or service fiber infrastructure more safely and accurately. In utility and construction work, this can include locating existing telecom lines, confirming available space in congested corridors,...
Fiber Optic Installation Support
What is Fiber Optic Installation Support? Fiber optic installation support refers to controlled excavation used to expose underground conditions so crews can place, route, or service fiber infrastructure more safely and accurately. In utility and construction work, this can include locating existing telecom lines, confirming available space in congested corridors,...
Utility Locating
What is Utility Locating? Utility locating is the process of identifying and confirming the position of buried infrastructure before excavation begins. In utility and construction work, it helps crews determine where underground electric, gas, telecom, water, and sewer lines are located so work can proceed more safely and accurately. When...
Utility Locating
What is Utility Locating? Utility locating is the process of identifying and confirming the position of buried infrastructure before excavation begins. In utility and construction work, it helps crews determine where underground electric, gas, telecom, water, and sewer lines are located so work can proceed more safely and accurately. When...
Utility Potholing
What is Utility Potholing? Potholing is the excavation of a small test hole to expose a buried utility and confirm its exact location. It is used to verify the horizontal and vertical position of underground infrastructure before trenching, drilling, boring, or other excavation begins. Because surface locates alone do not...
Utility Potholing
What is Utility Potholing? Potholing is the excavation of a small test hole to expose a buried utility and confirm its exact location. It is used to verify the horizontal and vertical position of underground infrastructure before trenching, drilling, boring, or other excavation begins. Because surface locates alone do not...
Utility Keyholing
What is Utility Keyholing? Keyholing is a specialized form of potholing used to excavate a buried utility through a small opening in a paved surface. It is typically used where crews need to expose underground infrastructure while minimizing disturbance to the surrounding pavement. Because the objective is controlled access through...
Utility Keyholing
What is Utility Keyholing? Keyholing is a specialized form of potholing used to excavate a buried utility through a small opening in a paved surface. It is typically used where crews need to expose underground infrastructure while minimizing disturbance to the surrounding pavement. Because the objective is controlled access through...
Utility Trenching
What is Utility Trenching? Trenching is the excavation of a narrow, linear opening used to install, maintain, or inspect buried utilities. In utility and construction work, trenching is commonly used for underground conduit, cable, pipe, and other infrastructure that must follow a defined route below grade. Where buried facilities, sensitive...
Utility Trenching
What is Utility Trenching? Trenching is the excavation of a narrow, linear opening used to install, maintain, or inspect buried utilities. In utility and construction work, trenching is commonly used for underground conduit, cable, pipe, and other infrastructure that must follow a defined route below grade. Where buried facilities, sensitive...
Utility Access & Cleanout
What is Utility Access & Cleanout? Utility access and cleanout refers to exposing buried or partially buried components so crews can reach, inspect, or service them safely and efficiently. In utility and construction work, this can include valve boxes, underground access points, junction boxes, utility pole bases, ground rods, and...
Utility Access & Cleanout
What is Utility Access & Cleanout? Utility access and cleanout refers to exposing buried or partially buried components so crews can reach, inspect, or service them safely and efficiently. In utility and construction work, this can include valve boxes, underground access points, junction boxes, utility pole bases, ground rods, and...
Specialized Vacuum Excavation Technologies
Three primary methodologies are typically used in utility construction, locating, and maintenance: Trenching, Potholing, and Keyholing. Trenching Excavation of a...
Specialized Vacuum Excavation Technologies
Three primary methodologies are typically used in utility construction, locating, and maintenance: Trenching, Potholing, and Keyholing. Trenching Excavation of a...
Utility AirSpade Innovations & Features
As dry excavation has grown for underground utility applications, the need for a specialized tool to meet safety and other concerns has become more acute. Given the potential hazards and costs associated with excavation of...
Utility AirSpade Innovations & Features
As dry excavation has grown for underground utility applications, the need for a specialized tool to meet safety and other concerns has become more acute. Given the potential hazards and costs associated with excavation of...
The Case for Soft Excavation
When it comes to underground utility lines, what you can’t see can hurt you. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), an association that promotes efforts to reduce damage to underground infrastructure, estimates there...
The Case for Soft Excavation
When it comes to underground utility lines, what you can’t see can hurt you. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), an association that promotes efforts to reduce damage to underground infrastructure, estimates there...
Highlighting Differences Between Dry & Hydro Excavation
High-powered, mobile vacuum units are essential pieces of equipment for safely locating and uncovering underground utilities. Their effectiveness is greatly enhanced when operating...
Highlighting Differences Between Dry & Hydro Excavation
High-powered, mobile vacuum units are essential pieces of equipment for safely locating and uncovering underground utilities. Their effectiveness is greatly enhanced when operating...
AirSpade Utility Glossary
Learn key terms and definitions related to utility work and excavation with our comprehensive utility glossary. This resource is designed to clarify important concepts and terminology, helping you navigate your...
AirSpade Utility Glossary
Learn key terms and definitions related to utility work and excavation with our comprehensive utility glossary. This resource is designed to clarify important concepts and terminology, helping you navigate your...
Safe Practices When Excavating Around Utilities
OSHA 1926 Subpart P spells out safety requirements for excavation and trenching operations. These include measures to protect workers from cave-ins, falls, hazardous atmospheres, and...
Safe Practices When Excavating Around Utilities
OSHA 1926 Subpart P spells out safety requirements for excavation and trenching operations. These include measures to protect workers from cave-ins, falls, hazardous atmospheres, and...