The benefits of ground-penetrating radar are numerous and abundantly clear to anyone who has worked on earthmoving projects in the past. By aiding your 811 process, GPR systems stand to not only prevent expensive errors but also speed up the construction process with more accurate and reliable underground surveying. Continue below to learn more! Ground-penetrating…
With the excitement of construction, many people will never see what happens behind the scenes to get those buildings and projects up and running. The process of planning and developing land can be complex when it comes to having the proper paperwork and preparing the ground for construction. Continue reading to learn about the importance…
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at M•CON Underground! As the air cools and the leaves begin to adorn the ground we all know that the turkey and pumpkin pie must be getting close. This year as we feast on Thanksgiving we just want to express our deepest gratitude to all of our staff, clients, business…
There is a multitude of benefits of directional boring including reduced fractures to existing rock formations and reduced cost. Continue reading below to learn more about directional boring and the benefits of this drilling method! Directional boring, also known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), horizontal drilling, slant drilling, or deviated drilling, is a method of…
The Utility Expo is the largest utility contracting event and is coming to Louisville, KY. The event is attended by utility contractors in electric-transmission, electric-distribution, telecom/5G, natural gas, vegetation management, water, wastewater and more! Continue reading below for more information including the top 5 reasons to attend. WHERE THE UTILITY INDUSTRY GOES TO GROW Covering…
Due to the existing treatment facilities not meeting certain limitations consistently, the City of Louisburg, Kansas needed an evaluation. A new pump station was decided on to be the best course of action. Read more about plans for the treatment plan below. View more about M•CON sitework and how we can assist with your next…
Locating underground utilities can be difficult without the correct equipment and know-how. Thankfully, our experience along with upgraded devices have made it easier to locate such underground utilities. Read more below for tools and techniques for finding underground utilities. Searching for underground utilities has been transformed from educated guesswork to space-age perfection in the last…
M•CON’s 2020 was a long and difficult year not just for our day-to-day lives, but also for our jobs. Projects took longer, the world slowed down, and we all had a moment to reflect. However, now in the midst of 2021, M•CON looks forward to the future of the industry by examining the outlook of…
Utility locating equipment has many options these days. The primary equipment used is electromagnetic locating equipment. For example, the split-box locator is a popular piece of electromagnetic equipment. Continue reading below for more information on how utility locating equipment works. There are many types of utility locating equipment available in the market these days. Trinity…
It is not a simple process to replace underground utilities. Avoiding damage while digging is critical. Choosing a licensed professional is equally critical. Continue reading below to learn what you need to know before you dig. Replacing underground utilities is a complex process. Whenever a homeowner plans to excavate or dig into the ground in…