March 8th, 2007

Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. is Pleased to Announce the Expansion of Their Damage Investigation and Claims Management Division.

Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. recently unveiled the expansion of their Damage Investigations and Claims Management Division during the 2007 CGA Excavation Safety Conference and Expo held in Orlando, Florida; March 6-8, 2007.

Building upon Consolidated’s 15+ years of underground locating, the company is expanding their core competencies to include a comprehensive menu of solutions for the entire utility asset management chain. “Seizing upon our historical expertise and experience in the area of damage investigation and claims reconciliation, claims management was a natural fit to Consolidated’s overall model for growth and expanded service offerings,” explained Brian Seaberg, CUS Director of Sales and Marketing.

Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. has expanded this service offering into the Midwest, leveraging their best-of-breed technology to support the claims management and recovery efforts for CATV, telephone, electric and gas underground utilities.

Through Consolidated Utility Services’ skills and toolset, companies will realize reductions in 3rd party damages and increased cost recovery through the field investigation and collection services provided by Consolidated Utility Services, Inc.

Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. is an organization deeply rooted in the damage prevention industry. The focused internal capabilities for damage prevention uniquely position Consolidated to improve the damage investigation and claim’s management process for utility plant owners. The customers of Consolidated’s Damage and Claims Management services receive comprehensive solutions to all areas of the claim’s process:

• On-site investigation of damaged facilities

• Automated capture of damage investigation supporting documentation

• Professional research and analysis to determine “at fault” party

• Invoicing and collection processes for cost recovery

For further information regarding Consolidated’s Damage Investigations, Claims Management and Recovery Efforts please contact Brian Seaberg, CUS Director of Sales and Marketing at 402-917-4852 or brian.seaberg@cusinc.com.

Representatives from CUS Attending the March 2007 Annual CGA Conference in Orlando were: Rob Karam, Brian Seaberg, Carl Brumfield, Susan Griess, Mike Marrero and Mike Broshous. Also in attendance, but not pictured were Dennis Dickinson and Nathan Dyson.