HomeAbout UsDiversified Services Landscaping NewsCareersLinksContact Us
GE Header

Site Utility

Communications

Environmental

Trenchless Technology
  Completed Projects
  Team Leaders
  More Information

Hourly Services



Trenchless Technology Project Summary

McLeod Project Project:
Fiber Optic Cable Placement

Owner/Client:
McLeod USA
3600 109th Street
Des Moines, IA 50322
Rick Phipps, Construction Manager
(515) 251-3344

Location:
Metropolitan Omaha, Nebraska

Description of Work:
Placement of four 2-inch ducts of fiber optic cable in downtown Omaha. Extensive coordination with the City of Omaha and McLeod USA was required during construction process. Warning and traffic signs were used to direct traffic and congestion.

Method of Construction:
Directional boring was used to place the cable to a variety of depths up to 22 feet below ground surface. Vacuum excavation was used to reduce the risk of penetrating existing utility lines along the route.