Recently I’ve been noticing a lot of digging in areas which were recently dug up – this is super inefficient and increases the risk of damages. Uncoordinated digging can lead

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving / Columbus Day! Here’s the top 10 damage prevention stories from the last 7 days:   Copperhead Industries Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Excellence: READ 10

This video provides a valuable insight into how electric utilities, like Tampa Electric, prepare year-round for hurricanes. CEO Archie Collins explains how the company is ready to tackle challenges like

The EPA has set a bold goal: to remove most of the nation’s lead service lines within the next decade. This initiative is not just about addressing a major public

“In the aftermath of every storm, we discover not only the strength of our structures, but also the resilience of our spirit.” Senate extends “PA One Call Law,” supports underground

As energy utilities evolve, the landscape is becoming more varied and complex, incorporating technologies that were once experimental but are now essential. From microgrids and fiber installations to renewable energy

Natural disasters are an ever-present threat to both people and infrastructure. Hurricane Helene is a stark reminder of the destruction such events can inflict, with widespread utility outages and damage

As Hurricane Helene dominates the headlines with its devastating impact, we are reminded of the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure during the aftermath of such disasters. With utilities at greater

Morehead City’s Public Services recently acquired a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) unit, to assist with locating underground utilities. The GPR was successfully used at Big Rock Stadium to locate irrigation

Utilities face a broad spectrum of risks that extend far beyond the traditional challenges of aging infrastructure, natural disasters, and human error. As the world grows more interconnected and data-driven,

“Locate any underground utilities that are present inside the “tolerance zone” by hand digging or utilizing other non-destructive digging measures approved by the Competent Person.” – OSHA   Increased Excavation

In this insightful episode, Crystal Ball and Matthew Schroettnig sit down with Sarah Edmonds, Bob Rowe, and Debra Smith to discuss their “Theory of Change” for expanding high-voltage, long-distance transmission

Aging infrastructure is no longer just a looming problem – it’s a crisis we face daily, especially with the utility systems beneath our feet. From corroding pipelines to crumbling water

I recently came across this article about Lumos Fiber being banned from digging in a community due to repeated utility strikes and damage. As I read through it, I couldn’t

“Damage prevention progress requires reversing an established trend” – 2022 DIRT Report   Is another pipe failure looming? A health check of Canada’s water mains: READ Utility Surveys are Proactive!:

“Whether you’re adding a fence to your home or working on a construction site, if you’re planning to dig more than a few inches into the ground, you need to

Utility surveys are a refreshingly proactive measure in a field that often relies too heavily on reactive solutions. They’re usually done in the planning stages of a project and as

“Increased construction spending consistently correlates with more damages. If significant changes are not made to U.S. damage prevention, infrastructure funding will further strain the system, resulting in more damages in

Kuala Lumpur is grappling with a series of sinkholes, the most prominent being the one that tragically claimed the life of a woman on August 23, 2024, along the busy

When you think about damage prevention, you might picture some folks with hard hats and spray paint, marking up the ground before a construction project kicks off. But if that’s