Resources
Education is part of the job. This knowledge center explains what we do, why it matters, and when to use each service. Written for homeowners, contractors, engineers, surveyors, facility owners and municipalities.
Choosing a Regional Utility Locating Partner in Colorado
Why regional utility owners often benefit from a right-sized locating partner and what to look for.
What Is Private Utility Locating?
When 811 isn't enough and what private locating actually covers.
811 vs Private Utility Locating in Colorado
Clear differences, common misconceptions, and when to use each.
What Happens During a Utility Locate?
A plain-English walkthrough of the process, tools, and limitations.
Design-Phase Utility Investigation
How field verification supports planning without over-claiming regulated engineering services.
Tracer Wire Continuity Testing
Why tracer systems fail, why continuity matters, and how faults are found.
How Utility Data Becomes GIS Layers
From field capture to usable deliverables for engineers and asset managers.
When to Hire a Private Locator Instead of 811
The situations where private locating saves money, time, and risk.
Clear Water Testing
What it is, why it’s done, and how field sampling supports infrastructure maintenance and compliance.
Sewer Manhole Inverts: What’s Collected and Why It Matters
Rim-to-invert depth documentation, pipe direction/size/material, and how this supports survey and asset workflows.
Electrical Fault Finding in Buried Infrastructure
How underground electrical and tracer wire faults are isolated and why targeted diagnostics reduce cost and disruption.
QA/QC & KPI Tracking in Utility Locating Programs
What utility owners should expect from a contract locator: quality control, performance metrics, and audit-ready documentation.
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