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Utility Locating

Utility locating is essential for safer excavation, vacuum excavation, HDD and underground utility work. Find articles on locating tools, mapping technology, digital documentation, damage prevention, safe digging practices and contractor strategies for identifying and protecting buried infrastructure.

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Featured utility locating articles, technology updates and contractor stories related to damage prevention and underground mapping.

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Browse articles on locating equipment, electronic utility locators, mapping tools, surveying technology and software used to identify buried infrastructure.

Safety

Review safe digging and damage prevention content focused on reducing utility strikes and improving jobsite planning before excavation begins.

Mapping

Explore articles on digital documentation, mapping and jobsite data that help contractors improve communication, compliance and project records.

Training

Find training and best-practice content for crews responsible for locating, verifying and documenting underground utilities.

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​Cat Pumps Delivers Reliable Power for Mobile Applications

Cat Pumps 3560 and 3560T14 plunger pumps deliver reliable power for hydroexcavating, jetting and other demanding mobile cleaning work. The 3560…
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Map the Underground Maze With These 6 Electronic Utility Locators

Before any excavation begins, precise utility locating is non-negotiable for job site safety and damage prevention. Today’s electronic locators go…
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Product Focus: Utility Locating, Surveying, Safety and Education

Air Excavation EquipmentPacific Tek AIR KINGThe AIR KING air and hydroexcavation trailer from Pacific Tek is available with a 500- or…
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Success Stories: Utility Locating, Surveying, Safety and Education

Nonlocatable pipe located with ground-penetrating radarProblem: For years, a building manager in Germany knew that a water pipe was running into…
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Mag X Geo System Offers Survey-Grade Accuracy Locating

In this online exclusive video from The Utility Expo 2025, Mike Young from Underground Magnetics introduces the company’s new Mag X Geo system. “The…
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3 Electronic Locators to Ensure Safe Utility Work

Electronic utility locators are essential tools, helping to prevent damage to existing infrastructure during excavation. These devices utilize…
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Protect Buried Assets with the Omni Marker II Electronic Marker Ball

The Omni Marker II electronic marker ball provides an improved method to electronically mark and locate buried underground facilities. The…
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Enhance Safety and Reduce Costs by Permanently Marking Buried Plant

Electronic marker systems provide a long-life, reliable, yet low-cost means to accurately mark buried plant
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Webinar: Discover The Secrets of Buried Wire Locating: Helpful Tips on How to Quickly Locate Buried Wires

The webinar is designed to teach the science behind how buried wire locators work, and how to properly locate using both peak and null-type…
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Success Stories: Utility Locating, Surveying, Safety and Education

Nonlocatable pipe located with ground-penetrating radar Problem: For years, a building manager in Germany knew that a water pipe was running into…
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How Digital Documentation Is Revolutionizing Underground Construction

In the ever-changing landscape of underground construction, digital documentation has become an indispensable tool. From pre-drill planning to…
How Digital Documentation Is Revolutionizing Underground Construction

How Digital Documentation Is Revolutionizing Underground Construction

Leveraging digital mapping and job site data for compliance and profitability.
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Explore 3 Advanced Locators for the Utility Construction Industry​

In the utility construction industry, precise location of underground utilities is crucial for efficient and safe operations. Advanced electronic…