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A man uses a can of spray paint behind a GPR unit on concrete

What is GPR and How Does it Work?

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Ground Penetrating Radar, often abbreviated as GPR, is a technology used to locate subsurface obstacles at construction sites, including post tension cables, rebar, pipes, cables, masonry, and more. But how does it work? The GPR… 

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Using GPR to Locate a 1963 Church Bombing Victim

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We typically think of location technology (like concrete x-ray or ground-penetrating radar) as being used for construction jobs. Much of our work is on exactly this type of work, whether it be utility location, post… 

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How to Find Gas Lines in Your Yard

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Like with any major undertaking relating to your utilities, digging for gas lines has the potential to cause damage that can impact not only you, but the community around you, as well. For that reason,… 

A muddy boot on a shovel digging into the ground

How Deep Can I Dig Before Calling 811?

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If you’re working on a home project, and you don’t intend to dig deep enough to hit a utility line of any kind, you might not think calling 811 is necessary. But how deep is that? And… 

Concrete pillar in a building

How Concrete X-Ray Works

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In construction projects, whether commercial or residential, one of the most crucial but often challenging tasks is to penetrate the surface of concrete structures to identify hidden elements (like post-tension cables, for example). However, with… 

Fiber optic cable being laid out in the ground

How to Locate Fiber Optic Cables

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Like with so many utility lines, such as sewer and gas, digging before locating can have serious consequences. Striking utility lines can result in costly damages, project delays, injuries and in some cases even death. You may also…