This weeks VHS is from the Proctor’s webinar with Nicholas Zembillas and Brenda Regime on Geospatial Mapping and SUE. In their own words: “In this webinar, we will explore how geospatial mapping and subsurface utility engineering can improve workflows, reduce the risk of line strikes, and ultimately lead to more efficient and effective engineering, construction & asset management operations. Whether …
“Telecom stakeholders damage their own facilities or other service provider facilities in their industry 2x as often as natural gas stakeholders damage theirs.” – CGA Here’s this weeks top stories: Consumers Energy plans pilot to move power lines underground: READ Roughly $7B federal loan could offer PG&E ‘cheap money’ to upgrade electric grid in California: READ Southern Company Subsidiaries Among …
This weeks VHS is from Geodigraph Videos as they focus on marking utility locates! “Mapping and marking the underground infrastructure is a complex task, and these intricate symbols provide a brief window into these important and intricate systems. Next time you come across some cryptic street scribbles, you’ll know that these annotations are an important element of damage prevention and …
“It takes leadership to improve safety” Here’s the top 10 stories from the last week in damage prevention: The ComEd Electrical Pole Lacks Proper Grounding: WATCH San Rafael pursues underground utilities project in Canal area: READ Accrington engineer swaps pilot dreams for underground pipes: READ 45 Degrees North: Digging (In) Rural Life: READ Private locating propane: WATCH Lessons from Aviation: …
Pipehorn tackle private locating of propane in this weeks VHS: “This video demonstrates how the Pipehorn 800-HL solves issues and makes digging safer for propane operators. In addition to propane, private lines can include: pet fences, utilities “beyond the meter”, power/water feeds to outbuildings, pool lines, irrigation, lighting, alarms, and other pipes or cables within a dig area. Private utility …
“Having multiple underground locating technologies available simultaneously, builds the case for thorough utility locating surveys” Exodigo expands to the UK: READ Why collecting subsurface utility information is critical for infrastructure projects: READ Water Utilities in Focus on Upgrade of Aging Infrastructure: READ How are laterals installed? WATCH Enhancing Damage Prevention: READ Apple Vision Pro x Damage Prevention: READ How Microgrids …
Having some knowledge of the excavators job, makes locating and damage prevention easier. Take a look at this video from JR Excavating & Sons to see how they approach installing laterals. You’ll be able to identify their challenges in digging safely… “This video is Commercial Water Fire Lateral ! We will take you through how a water line system is …
“Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless”… it’s hard to believe this is our 50th issue already but here’s the top 10 stories in damage prevention from the last 7 days: Kansas utilities regulator ignores landowners, grants route for power lines to take electricity out of state: READ Nex-Tech addresses water leaks: READ Utilities to go underground in FDOT Back Beach Widening …
Here’s a video from GeoScope TV on the secrets to successful utility locators! “Locating underground utilities may seem challenging, but with the right approach, it becomes easier to avoid mistakes and ensure successful outcomes. In this video, we delve into the key differences between good locators and not-so-good locators. We believe that locating isn’t inherently difficult; it’s the people who …
“One earnest worker can do more by personal suggestion to prevent accidents than a carload of safety signs.” ‘Fusion’ ground scanning technique improves subsurface asset mapping: READ New utility tunnels improve services in Guangzhou: READ Why HVDC cables are poised to provide valuable alternatives: READ Save the Date! 2024 Construction Trade Shows and Conferences Set: READ Locating Subsurface Obstructions: WATCH …