for road widening projects or modifying existing roadways. “If they are widening a road or changing its grade, we verify the depth of utilities so they can proceed without any unexpected issues.” Beyond the essential hydrovac services, the company offers a wide range of additional services.“We assist with utility pole installations,” says Wehse.“We’ll dig the holes, ensuring the old poles are safely removed and new ones installed without damaging existing lines.”This is particularly vital for replacing outdated infrastructure and ensuring the continued reliability of utility services. X-Pose’s expertise extends to transmission substation work as well. “Substations are sensitive areas, and large excavators aren’t always feasible. We handle trenching and other necessary tasks with precision,” Wehse points out. Properly handling substation updates and expansions is essential for maintaining the power grid’s integrity. In addition, X-Pose provides SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering Services) allowing us to verify pipeline crossings. “For pipeline crossings, we ensure the utilities are where they’re supposed to be, using techniques like utility line openings (ULO),” Wehse elaborates. “We core drill into the road, creating small access points to safely hydrovac down to the utilities, identify them, take pictures, and measure their depth through GPS.” One of the growing aspects of their business is coring and restoring roadways.“We drill a hole, then hydrovac down to the utility, gather the necessary data, and backfill the hole. We can even replace the core plug so seamlessly that you can hardly tell we were there,” Wehse explains. This meticulous approach leaves a minimal footprint, ensuring the integrity of the roadway while providing precise underground utility information. CHALLENGES IN THE MODERN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT As the world grapples with supply chain disruptions and a shortage of skilled labor, Wisconsin Utility Exposure has managed to maintain a steady course. Wehse reflects on these macroeconomic realities and the company’s strategies for overcoming them. 38 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 07
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