Exclusive Services

FIELD ENGINEERING & DESIGN

Our field engineers and CAD designers work in tandem to create construction-ready designs that eliminate costly surprises. We conduct thorough field surveys, capture existing infrastructure conditions, and produce accurate engineering documents that meet utility standards.

What We Deliver:

• Katapult pole loading analysis and make-ready engineering

• FTTP (Fiber to the Premises) design and strand mapping

• As-built documentation and GIS mapping

• Bluebeam markup and collaboration workflows

• ArcGIS spatial analysis and database management

• CAD-ready construction drawings

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Why It Matters: Accurate engineering upfront prevents construction delays, reduces make-ready costs, and ensures first-time permit approval. Our designs account for real-world field conditions, not just paper plans.

PERMITTING SERVICES

Permitting can make or break project timelines. Our dedicated permitting team manages the entire process—from initial utility coordination to final approval—so your project stays on schedule.

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What We Handle:

• Multi-utility coordination and joint-use applications

• Municipal, county, and state permit applications

• Railroad crossing permits and agreements

• DOT and right-of-way approvals

• Permit tracking and compliance documentation

• Franchise agreement navigation

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​Why It Matters: We know the jurisdictions, we know the requirements, and we know how to get approvals faster. Our team's relationships with utility providers and permitting authorities mean fewer delays and faster project starts.

OSP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

GCI and our trusted construction partners deliver complete outside plant (OSP) construction services across every region. From single-route builds to large-scale network deployments, we manage every detail so you don't have to.

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What We Provide:

• Aerial and underground fiber construction

• Make-ready coordination and execution

• Splice and test services

• Quality control and inspection

• Construction documentation and as-builts

• Project management and scheduling

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Our Coverage: With construction partners strategically located throughout the United States, we can mobilize crews quickly and scale to meet your project demands.

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Why It Matters: Single-source accountability means one point of contact, consistent quality standards, and transparent communication from groundbreaking to closeout.

PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATING

Before any excavation begins, you need to know exactly what's underground. Our utility locating services use advanced detection technology to identify and mark private utilities that public 811 services don't cover.

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What We Locate:

• Private fiber optic cables

• Electrical service laterals

• Water and sewer lines on private property

• Conduit systems and underground infrastructure

• Communication cables and coax

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Technology We Use: Ground-penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic locators, and acoustic detection to provide accurate subsurface mapping.

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Why It Matters: Utility strikes cause project delays, safety hazards, and expensive repairs. Accurate locating protects your crew, your budget, and your timeline.