“At the SUE Association Meeting in Nashville, host Forrest Sim chats with Josh from Diversified Underground about the company’s work in utility locating and potholing across Colorado and surrounding states.

When my brother Greg and I took over Competers, our mission was clear: revolutionize damage prevention with technology. Over the years, we’ve built tools like Utilocate, a ticket management system

We’re thrilled to share that Competers has been acquired by Urbint, a leader in AI-powered solutions for infrastructure safety and resilience. Our customers can expect the same great service they

We’ve got some exciting news coming this week, but to tide you over here’s 10 of the biggest stories from the last week: Utility wants to bypass Tucson law keeping

The underground excavation industry offers an exciting and rewarding career path for those who thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments. As highlighted in the above video, becoming an equipment operator is

It’s Thanksgiving, and so I wanted to write a brief reflection on the things that make our lives better in this industry. In the world of damage prevention and utility

Welcome to this weeks Utility Alert here’s the latest utility and damage prevention news: Why Lahaina residents fear town could burn again: READ Why Vacuum Excavation Has Been Slower to

The first rule of doing business in the US is “don’t mention that you’re Canadian.” A few people have told me that in jest but there might be some truth

I’m always looking to learn more and educate myself – every day truly is a school day for me, which probably means I should have paid more attention in school.

“A precautionary approach must be taken when breaking ground.” Grid infrastructure investments drive increase in utility spending over last two decades: READ Leveraging Satellite Data for Proactive Damage Prevention and

Construction projects rarely go off without a hitch, and that’s part of what makes them exciting. In a recent video update, the Sy-Con team in Northwest Arkansas shared their progress

I was reading through this twitter/X thread a few days ago about the options for quantifying damages in conflict zones using satellite images. User @yohaniddawela put together a really good

“Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.” — George Washington Happy Veterans Day! We honor and appreciate all veterans, especially those serving in the damage

This week on VHS, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating process of underground construction for fiber internet. Here’s a closer look at how internet service providers (ISPs) install

In the utility world, excavators often shoulder much of the responsibility for damage prevention – even though they don’t usually own the infrastructure they’re working around. Accidental strikes can be

Recent news from Iowa One Call shows that when it comes to underground utilities, skipping the basics can come with a heavy price tag. They recently handed out $50,000 fines

“Protecting underground utilities isn’t just about avoiding damage—it’s about safeguarding lives, preserving resources, and ensuring the seamless flow of essential services beneath our feet.”u   Denbow Grows Into Underground Utility

The All-Star Panel on The Roundtable, produced by Planet Underground, had an insightful discussion among industry leaders on the evolving landscape of damage prevention, focusing on future technology and methods.

What’s the Mandela Effect? Did anyone else feel like they learned that Nelson Mandela died in the 1980s? Yet Wikipedia insists he actually passed away in 2013. If you’ve had

“In 2025, the construction industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand, and that’s presuming that construction spending growth