I asked ChatGPT, “What is one feature that could improve the current One Call / 811 system?”The response I got was pretty detailed so I thought it was worth sharing:”One feature that could improve the 811 system is the integration of real-time mapping and geospatial data. By integrating real-time data on the location and condition of underground utilities, the 811 …
811 Chicago Utility Locating produced this great video showing How a Contractor 811 Remark Request left me in Disbelief In their own words they, “delve into the details of the remark request and provide my thoughts and insights on the situation. ” Subscribe to their channel here: 811 Chicago Utility Locating on YouTube VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we …
I was perusing through this comparative analysis of services provided by private locators on Science Direct and a few charts stood out to me so I wanted to share a few quickly, because I think SUE and our current one call system need to grow closer together. The study looks at how private locators provide their services and the difference …
I’m in Orlando, Florida right now for this year’s CGA Conference and Expo. It’s great to be back amongst our peers and discuss damage prevention. I’ve been lucky to make some great friends within the industry and so this month’s NoDamage article is a little different as I’m not just giving my opinion or outlook; instead I’ve crowdsourced this content …
Shane Hart spoke on leveraging technology to speed up locates at the 2023 Global ESC in Tampa. This bird’s eye view of the tech available is a great resource for locate companies and utilities to learn about what’s available and how they can use it! Follow Shane here on LinkedIn RECENT POSTSDec. 13, 2024VHS | TINY ROBOT STAKEOUTDec. 12, 2024MY 2025 …
Hole in One Locating from Oregon produced this great video showing them locating underground power cables for their YouTube channel. In their own words, “Locating power direclty from the transformer without opening it. #cableutility ” Hole in One do public and private locating check out their company website here: www.holein1locating.com VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we shine our spotlight …
Enbridge recently announced that they would be charging $200 for locates. Over the last week I’ve heard a lot of consternation over this and I’ve weighed it up in my own mind.Enbridge are kind of stuck in between a rock and hard place. On the one hand the current model does not serve their interests and the huge increase in …
Hole in One Locating from Oregon produced this great video showing them locating underground power cables for their YouTube channel. In their own words, “Locating power direclty from the transformer without opening it. #cableutility ” Hole in One do public and private locating check out their company website here: www.holein1locating.com VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we shine our spotlight …
Hole in One Locating from Oregon produced this great video showing them locating underground power cables for their YouTube channel. In their own words, “Locating power direclty from the transformer without opening it. #cableutility ” Hole in One do public and private locating check out their company website here: www.holein1locating.com VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we shine our spotlight …
The CGA recently announced their industry industry challenge to stakeholders to cut damages in half by 2028. This initiative is being called “50 in 5” as it represents a reduction of damages to critical underground utilities by 50% in 5 years. 50 in 5 is a call to action focused on improving 3 areas which were originally identified in the …