Traveling to multiple job sites means line locators are on the road constantly. Car accidents aren’t entirely avoidable, but it is possible to reduce the risk by: Making sure line locators have a good ...

Planning to dig a hole? To plant a tree, set a fence post, make a water garden, build a deck? Wait! There might be something down there. “Roots aren’t the only thing in the soil of your yard,” said ...

Construction surveyors must account for many factors — seen and unseen — when preparing a site for building. From visible topography to invisible property lines, countless aspects require accurate ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (XCEL ENERGY PRESS RELEASE) - Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines ...

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) offers residential and commercial inspectors, plumbing and utility contractors and electricians a host of safety, efficiency and revenue benefits. Image credit: ...

Your beloved yard — the same yard you think you know so well — may be hiding something from you. And that something could shatter your spring and summer home improvement projects. Many homeowners ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - 811 is the number you should call before you dig so a utility locator can mark underground lines and prevent damage. On December 9, those utility heroes will battle it out in ...