What Pinpoint Accuracy Really Means in Utility Locating (and How to Achieve It) In utility locating, accuracy is everything. Crews depend on clear, reliable marks to dig safely, avoid damage, and keep projects moving. But “pinpoint accuracy” is often misunderstood. True pinpoint accuracy in utility locating comes from understanding how the signal behaves, choosing the right […]
On December 11, 2025, a natural gas pipeline incident in Ashland (near Hayward, CA) escalated into a serious explosion and fire. At least one home was destroyed, others were damaged, and six people were taken to the hospital. Authorities reported a third-party construction crew struck an underground gas line around 7:35 a.m. Crews worked to […]
A single mistake in the field can bring an entire project to a halt, as striking an unmarked or mislocated utility does more than damage equipment. It risks injuries, costly repairs, and days of lost time. The Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) 2024 DIRT Report analyzed nearly 197,000 unique damages, showing a slight increase from the previous […]
It only takes one avoidable mistake to turn a good job into a loss. Last spring, a small plumbing crew working in a quiet suburban neighborhood struck an unmarked electrical line while replacing a sewer connection to a detached garage. The incident left both the home and garage without power for hours, resulting in repair […]
Underground utilities are the crucial support systems of our communities that supply water, electricity, gas, telecom, and more. But when those lines are struck during excavation, the consequences can be serious. Property damage, costly delays, worker injury, and even life-threatening incidents are all very real risks. In many cases, these incidents come down to one […]
Every construction project, every landscaping job, every municipal repair carries with it an invisible threat that some can underestimate. Beneath the ground’s surface lies a complex network of utilities – a labyrinth of pipes, cables, and conduits that can transform a routine dig into a catastrophic event in mere seconds. As we move further into […]
As we’re already now to the holidays, we’re reminded that spring will be here before we know it. For home and business owners, this means updating their properties with new landscaping and season-appropriate flowers for an inviting look to all visitors. Springtime is a popular time to start landscaping projects since in many parts of […]
