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Get "Schooled" on Private Utilities
According to a survey of over 200 public colleges and universities conducted by the Association of Physical Plant...

Get the 411 on 811 for 911
Private Utility Infrastructure: Hospitals and Medical Campuses When was the last time you visited a hospital or other major medical facility?...

By Any Other Name: Robotic Camera
The use of high-definition robotic cameras have revolutionized the way we inspect and maintain sewer systems, but we often hear people refer to this line of...

Trenchless Technology
Steps for a Safe, Accurate and On-Time Utility Locate In honor of Safe Digging Month, Trenchless Technology magazine's April 2023 issue features an...

MPL: Off to the Races
Mason Private Locating (MPL) is excited to announce that we are an Official Supply Partner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The significance of this...

Passing the Torch: 812 Day
As I wrote the content for yesterday's Team MPL "811 Day" messaging, it was important to me to reiterate to our audiences that we do not compete with...

The Nokia of Damage Prevention Plans
I'm sure many of you remember the iconic Nokia 3310, even if not by name. It was one of Nokia's earliest cell phone models that didn't feature a "stubby"...

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...