Searching for Utilities Requires Understanding of Proper Locating

Understanding the method and best practices will ensure each job goes smoothly

Searching for Utilities Requires Understanding of Proper Locating

Jeremy Marginson, project manager/safety officer for Ultra Engineering, uses the company’s portable ground-penetrating radar system to quickly scan for known and unknown utilities in an area, providing engineering firms a more accurate picture of the area to plan from.

It’s easy to pick out small, common mistakes in utility locating — like swinging the locator wildly from side to side — but consistent results require an in-depth knowledge of the locating method.

Locators and equipment-specific recommendations can vary wildly, but there are a...

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