“I don’t need to call 811 … it’ll be fine.” Fed up with neighboring canines desecrating his back yard, Chris has determined his only solution is to put up a fence before winter. While revving up his auger, next-door neighbor Nick stops by and inquires about the absence of locate marks or flags. Where Nick …
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Some people just can’t wrap their heads around the fact the the TriView™ will rebound from any impact. So we set out to create the greatest demo video of all time to prove it once and for all. V.P. of Business Development, Chris Thome, had a pretty ambitious vision, asking the video to include the …
Here’s the scoop: watching someone take a snowball to the head in slow motion is very satisfying. Here in Minnesota, we have snow on the ground for what seems to be about 364 days a year. So while white paint and flags are typically used to pre-mark or “white line” areas for excavation, they are …
Here’s the scoop: this video is not our finest work. We made this video as an excuse to try and prank Kathy and give her a little startle. “In 2016, there were over 22,000 damages where excavators called 811, but for whatever reason, marks were not visible,” Kathy states while siting the 2016 DIRT …
Here’s the scoop: before you dig, its important to know the tolerance zone in your state. Location markings are only estimates, and the exact locations can vary, so depending on your state digging law, excavators should maintain a minimum horizontal (side to side) clearance of 18 to 30 inches between an unexposed facility and the …
A great thing about our TriView™ marker post is that it can be used for a variety of applications. Like skateboard-jousting*, the TriView works perfectly for marking pedestals and fire hydrants. Being based in Minnesota, we are no strangers to strong winters. The heavy snowfalls require significant snow removal, resulting in tall snow banks piled …
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Here’s the scoop: Rhino can make produce custom decals of any shape and any message that you may desire. Rhino all-weather vinyl decals are fade resistant and designed specifically for outdoor environments. Each decal is manufactured for specifically for each application to ensure a long and useful life. Unlimited colors available at no additional charge. The …
April marks the beginning of spring (“Hallelujah!” – everyone from Minnesota), which also means it is the beginning of the excavation season. The ground has finally thawed and contractors and homeowners are gearing up for those construction projects. Thats why there is a special effort to promote 811 and calling before you dig during the …
