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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...