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Sep. 22, 2023

VHS | 811 & SEWER MAIN FIX

@HandsomeorHandy tackles a sewer line that needs fixing by calling 811 and get the area located and then beginning work. “Digging up a yard and fixing a break in the
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Sep. 21, 2023

MORE REGULATIONS

Regulations for regulations sake aren’t a good thing, but I tried to come up with a lean list of regs that could amend or be added on without giving locators
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Sep. 18, 2023

UA / ISSUE 63

Top 10 stories from the last week in damage prevention: Navigating Uncharted Terrain with Concrete Results: READ Preventing ground collapse through new AI-based monitoring: READ Underground utilities engineering solutions provider
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Sep. 15, 2023

VHS | UNDERGROUND FIRE

“Early Monday morning, residents woke up to flames coming up out of manholes in downtown Colorado Springs. That underground fire led to many nearby residents and businesses going without power….We
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Sep. 14, 2023

ETHICS IN LOCATING

As we harness the power AI and emerging tech, it becomes crucial to navigate the ethical dilemmas surrounding privacy, responsible data management, and community engagement. Today I’m not going to
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Sep. 13, 2023

BEYOND 811

Most of us can appreciate the fact that utility locating protects utilities and keeps the surrounding community safe. But have you ever considered that it also drives projects to stay
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Sep. 11, 2023

UA / ISSUE 62

Here’s the latest 10 stories we found from this week in the damage prevention & utility sectors: CGA’s Next Practices Initiative Releases Visionary GIS Case Study: READ Russell Ruderman: Bury
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Sep. 08, 2023

VHS | HASTEN ROBERTS, UTILITY LOCATOR

“Starting a landscape project? Call 8-1-1 to have utility locators mark underground water, gas, electric and wastewater lines. A locator like hasten Roberts will show up quickly to help. “I’m
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Sep. 07, 2023

WHO KNOWS BEST?

The utility damage prevention field is currently at a crossroads, where human expertise and cutting-edge technological tools intersect. Striking the right balance between the two is pivotal for a proactive
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Sep. 06, 2023

WHAT’S IN YOUR TRUCK?

We asked a few of  our customers and friends in the industry “what do you keep in your truck?”The obvious answer for locators, is that they have their locating equipment
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Sep. 05, 2023

UA / ISSUE 61

Let’s aim for improved reliability and accuracy in the location of underground utility infrastructure mapping records and supporting data… Looking deeper: solving the problem of underground utility risk: READ GIS
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Sep. 01, 2023

VHS | LAYING 36 YARDS OF PIPE

“The construction of district energy systems including insulated steel pipe, leak detection systems, communication conduit and other related works along 750lm of King George Blvd and Fraser Highway in the
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Aug. 31, 2023

GIS + TMS = SUCCESS

The utility sector is a dynamic arena where choices have far-reaching consequences. In this context, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have emerged as invaluable tools, enabling us to enhance decision-making processes
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Aug. 28, 2023

UA / ISSUE 60

“A precautionary approach must be taken when breaking ground.” ‘I want accountability’: La Jolla residents seek answers about utility undergrounding delays: READ Buried treasure: Building the business case for undergrounding:
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Aug. 25, 2023

VHS | A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LOCATOR

“Check out this video to better understand what a Day in the Life is like for a Utility Locator at multiVIEW. ” multiVIEW use Utilocate to complete drawings, and locate
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Aug. 25, 2023

LET’S GET MORE PROACTIVE

As someone deeply involved in damage prevention, I cannot emphasize enough the crucial role locators play in safeguarding construction and excavation projects by identifying and marking underground utilities. To continually
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Aug. 21, 2023

UA / ISSUE 59

“Never assume it is safe to dig” Call for Proposals for 2024 CGA Conference & Expo Now Open: READ Previewing the 2023 Utility Expo: READ Millions Of Dollars Worth Of
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Aug. 18, 2023

VHS | USE YOUR IPHONE LIDAR FOR 3D UTILITIES

Learn how to use your iPhone’s built in LiDAR capabilities to capture utilities in 3D with John Chwalibog in this engaging interview from the 3D Forensics YouTube ChannelFollow and Subscribe
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Aug. 16, 2023

REDUCING LOCATE REQUESTS?

In the fast-paced world of construction and excavation, the importance of effective communication and collaboration cannot be overstated. As someone deeply entrenched in the operations of both Utilocate and UExcavate,
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Aug. 14, 2023

UA / ISSUE 58

“It takes leadership to improve safety” Geospatial Digital Twins Offer Unmatched Clarity for Complex Systems: READ SoCalGas to pay $71 million settlement over Aliso Canyon gas leak: READ CenterPoint Energy

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