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With high-powered construction equipment, we could easily hit an underground utility line and cause a serious problem. Since some utilities include gas lines, something could actually blow up.  That’s why contractors use OUPS (the [Ohio Utilities Protection Service](http://www.oups.org/contractors)) to assess project sites. Contractors are required to call at least 48 hours ahead of excavation. [Property owners ](http://www.oups.org/homeowners)can also use this service to scope out DIY digging projects and contracted underground utility projects. As a property owner, here's what OUPS can do for you. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/pipe-problems-call-oups) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/pipe-problems-call-oups#comments-listing) Topics: [underground utilities](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/underground-utilities), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction), [regulations](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/regulations), [rules](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/rules), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [What is a Civil Construction Company? And Do I Need One?](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/what-is-a-civil-construction-company) Posted by [Eric Park](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/eric-park) on February 15, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Park Enterprise Contstruction civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/Park%20civil%20contractors.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/what-is-a-civil-construction-company) Great question. We love great questions around here! What better way to learn and effectively communicate your needs? 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