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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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,
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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