VHS | HOW TO LOCATE UNDERGROUND LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPES

“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 medium pressure gas pipe, laid underground within the ground of the property. And whilst it probably won’t be connected to the actual gas main anymore, it can still be a …

UA / ISSUE 125

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 Change? READ Israeli connection gives Engcon pipe detection tech: READ Penelec to receive $500 million as part of infrastructure improvement plan: WATCH The map mindset: why businesses should consider geospatial …

UA / ISSUE 124

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 for you: where do you get your news? National Underground Group sells Tri-State Utilities and Pipe Vision: READ The TinySurveyor Robot: WATCH Can Potholing damage utilities?: READ My 2025 Outlook …

VHS | TINY ROBOT STAKEOUT

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 how they have gone from a 3-person team taking 3 hours per mile to 1 robot taking just 20 minutes per mile, allowing the crew to add value on other …

UA / ISSUE 123

Did you hear the news? We’ve been acquired by Urbint! That was definitely a highlight from last week, but here are a few more updates you might have missed: Urbint Acquires Competers Inc: READ What you need to consider before ground excavation during winter: READ Why we joined Urbint: READ After 70 years without a bill, ‘free gas’ under threat …

VHS | DIVERSIFIED UNDERGROUND AT THE SUE MEETING

“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. Learn how this regional company stays ahead in an evolving industry by networking and keeping up with the latest trends in subsurface utility engineering. Diversified Underground exemplifies the importance of …

COMPETERS ACQUIRED BY URBINT

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 always have, and more! Our CEO, SHANE HART, had this to say: “Teaming up with Urbint gives us a larger platform and advanced new technology that will help us make …

UA / ISSUE 122

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 power lines underground. Now there’s a lawsuit: READ 5 things I’m thankful for this year!: READ The Future of Underground Mapping: READ Equipment Operators: READ Trench Emergencies and the First-Arriving …

VHS | EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

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 more than just operating machinery – it’s about precision, safety, and contributing to critical infrastructure projects. From using advanced technology to excavate underground spaces to ensuring utilities remain undisturbed, equipment …

UA / ISSUE 121

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 Take Off in the U.S. Compared to Canada: READ Transforming The U.S. Grid: Two Decades Of Utility Investment And Modernization: READ Going deeper with GPR: READ Unlocking productivity with digital …