This YouTube video from “The Groundwater Guy” explores 20 ways AI can benefit small water utilities (serving under 3,000 connections) by improving processes and management. While applicable to any water

We’ve all seen it: the wildly varying quality of utility locate reports. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a massive drain on project budgets and a significant risk to safety.

“It takes leadership to improve safety.” – Jackie Stewart Here’s the top 10 stories from the utlity and damage prevention sectors in the last 7 days: Transforming Facilities, Utilities, and

D’oh! Homer Simpson’s nuclear mishaps, while comedic, highlight a fundamental truth: humans make mistakes. While hopefully none of our errors lead to a glowing green briefcase, the reality is that

“The impact of protecting underground utilities goes beyond preventing damage; it’s a vital part of ensuring safety and environmental well-being.”Welcome to this edition of Utility Alert, featuring the top 10

TELUS, has taken a bold step in transitioning its damage prevention strategy. In provinces that allow it, TELUS now responds to locate requests by providing automated map packages rather than

“An incident is just the tip of the iceberg, a sign of a much larger problem below the surface.” – Don Brown Here’s the top 10 stories from the last

Rupturing a gas line isn’t just an expensive inconvenience; it poses a serious risk to life and property. Greer CPW, a utility company serving Upstate South Carolina, reported a concerning

  This video showcases a landscaping project in a private yard to address drainage issues with the installation of a new catch basin and culvert pipe. Key points include: Catch

Imagine the disruption: a sudden power outage affecting hundreds of homes, a gas leak forcing evacuations, or worse, a worker injured by an electrical strike. These are the real-world consequences

It’s been a busy few days for utilities and damage prevention stakeholders across the US with wildfires, inclement weather and unexpected circumstances. Here’s 10 of the top stories from the

GPRS recently carried out a utility locating and mapping project at the historic McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, ahead of its planned demolition to build a new high school.

When I talk to friends outside of the utility industry they’re often shocked to learn that the the utility industry, surprisingly lags behind in embracing cutting-edge technology. This reluctance has

We hope your 2025 is off to a safe start! Here’s the latest damage prevention and utility news: Accuracy Over Aesthetics: READ Sunk cost fallacy: READ Western Power network goes

“At some older properties you will sometimes find that, even though the gas in the area has been upgraded to high pressure gas, there will still be a low or

As we ring in the New Year, many of us reflect on the past – assessing where we’ve been and considering where we want to go. While these reflections are

Merry Christmas and welcome to issue 125 of Utility Alert. Here’s the top 10 stories from the last 7 days in the damage prevention industry… FuzionView Presentation: WATCH Spark of

I was reading through this article by Alejandro Lazo on how cost effective California’s power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts are. And so I thought it was worth exploring the relationship

Welcome to the 124th issue of Utility Alert. We love bringing you the latest news and views on damage prevention and the utility world. This week we’ve got a question

Austin Bridge & Road (Texas, USA) created this impressive video showing how the TinySurveyor now is a critical and integral part of their pre-marking workflow. Watch the video to see