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The (Tree) Root of the Problem
Through history, across the globe, trees have had significant cultural symbolism. Trees make us feel connected to nature, because they connect us to...

Tik Tok Trending Safety
Safety training can start to feel pretty redundant; it's important to find interesting ways to keep relevant safety information top-of-mind. Video...

Now local to Cleveland, Ohio!
ZERO MOBILIZATION & FASTER RESPONSE TIMES! >> MPL now local to greater Cleveland, OH Market We are excited to expand our footprint to...

Two Sides of the Same Coin
Recently a contractor asked me a simple question, "If I call for a One Call locate, why do I still keep hitting utility lines?" It is a question we often...

Who is Liable for Private Utility Damages?
Investigating Damages A hypothetical scenario: 811 was called and lines were marked prior to excavation. A second, unidentified utility running...

Unravelling the Mystery of “Unlocatables”
The word, itself, is fairly self-explanatory. These are subsurface utilities and/or structures that either are not known to exist or cannot be located by...

Below the Surface: Clandestine Graves
We are in what true crime fans call the "Season of Justice." The use of forensic DNA and voluntary DNA genealogy tracing technologies have given...

Infrastructure Damage Complicates 9/11 Rescue Efforts
The collapse of the World Trade Center's twin towers compacted the structures' below-ground levels and crushed portions of subway tunnels and utility...
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