SiteMap® helped confirm the accuracy of 811-registered utility mapping and discovered an unmarked stormwater system, ensuring the safety of a trenching project in a California neighborhood. GPRS Project Manager Darrell Fernandez was dispatched to San Pablo,...
A solar farm in Texas faced the challenge of replacing damaged collector lines that connected thousands of solar panels across the site. Before any work could begin, they first had to locate those lines. GPRS Project Managers Scott Moore and Miguel Campos, along with...
Cross bores pose a serious risk to municipalities, utility providers, and the public. A cross bore occurs when a newly installed underground utility intersects an existing pipeline or utility line, and they often remaining undetected until future excavation or...
With the rise of urbanization and growing infrastructure needs, the demand for efficient underground utility installations has never been higher. While traditional tunnel-boring methods remain effective, they often encounter obstacles related to cost, speed, and...
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) spotlighted multiple subsurface damage prevention pilot programs and success stories in its 2023 DIRT Report. The report acknowledged efforts in Georgia, New Mexico, Minnesota, and other regions to tackle key challenges in advancing...
When it comes to excavation, safeguarding underground utilities is critical. Before breaking ground, it’s essential to identify and mark existing infrastructure to prevent accidental utility strikes, which could lead to service disruptions, expensive repairs,...
