Save the date for the upcoming Minnesota Construction Summit on January 9-10, 2018 at the Minneapolis Convention Center! The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, Association of Women Contractors, and National Association of Minority Contractors have joined forces to offer this one and a half day comprehensive construction industry conference.
Vacuum excavation or “soft dig” is a non-mechanical and less invasive method of excavation. A blast of air or water is first directed into the dig site to loosen soil and break up any large materials. It is categorized as air or hydro vacuum excavation depending on how the soil is broken down. An air vacuum hose is then used to remove the debris from the hole and transfer it to a specially designed tank. Stored spoil can be transported elsewhere or, if dry, re-used as fill. Hydro excavation prevents the re-use of wet material for refilling the hole.1
The next Gopher State One Call Board Meeting is Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the GSOC offices 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 100, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120. The Open Session of the Board Meeting Starts at 9:00 am. If you plan to attend, please contact Barb Cederberg GSOC COO at 651-681-7303 or at Barbara.cederberg@gopherstateonecall.org.
Gopher State One Call will be switching to Late Fall and Winter hours on Wednesday, Nov. 1st. Business hours will now be Monday through Friday from 7AM - 5PM. Only emergency tickets will be accepted outside of those hours, but you can always file a ticket online 24/7.
We will be taking calls for emergency locates only on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day, but remember, you can file a ticket online 24/7.
