by Matt Maglodi | Jun 17, 2025 | Concrete Scanning
Summary: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a non-destructive utility locating method that uses high-frequency radio waves to detect buried utilities—both metallic and non-metallic—without digging. GPR improves safety by identifying underground hazards before...
by Matt Maglodi | Jun 3, 2025 | Concrete Scanning
Summary: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a non-destructive technology used in construction to detect subsurface hazards, locate utilities, and assess structural elements without digging or coring. By emitting high-frequency radar pulses into concrete or soil, GPR...
by Matt Maglodi | May 30, 2025 | Blog
Summary: Concrete coring creates round holes in concrete using diamond-tipped drills — perfect for installing pipes, HVAC, or testing structural integrity. Concrete cutting uses saws or wires to remove or reshape sections, ideal for creating doorways, trenches, or...
by Matt Maglodi | May 21, 2025 | Blog
Summary: Before any concrete is drilled, cut, or cored, scanning the slab is essential to avoid hitting rebar, electrical lines, or buried pipes. Concrete scanning services like ours use ground-penetrating radar and X-ray technology to detect embedded hazards and...
by Matt Maglodi | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog
When Safe2Core was asked to perform a complete onsite utility locate at San Mateo High School to help evaluate future construction design feasibility, we were happy to assist. This was a large project because it included not only the building pad and footprint but the...
