At M•CON Underground, safety of our employees is a top priority. With the cold winter weather persisting, it is important for our contractors to be protected from the harsh conditions. Continue reading for 7 winter weather safety tips for contractors to learn how to stay safe and healthy during the winter months. Cold weather can…
Finding sustainable alternatives is a common trend found everywhere, asphalt mixed with iron filling waste is a new idea that has been presented. Asphalt plays a crucial role in the infrastructure of the world, roads and highways connect us in various ways. How can we efficiently use asphalt in a way that is cost-effective and…
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) provides tips and resources so workers know what’s below and spread awareness of safe digging and the need to call 811. Creating a safe environment in the underground infrastructure world is something that is crucial to everyone. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to safely operate when it comes to digging…
Continued increases in construction material prices have caused the prices of construction projects to jump higher than normal. The pricing surge for construction materials is noted to be caused by the supply chain shortages, continue reading below to learn more! Rising construction materials prices appear to be starting to drive up the price of construction…
All of us at M-CON Underground would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season! We hope you all have a safe season full of joy and laughter. As this year comes to an end, we are so thankful for all of the memories made! All of the accomplishments we made this year would not…
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…