UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & CYBERSECURITY

Facility owners in North America commonly use internet connected technology to perform important jobs like monitoring control systems and accessing infrastructure remotely. Utility infrastructure systems are often outdated and have limited visibility into what is going on with their operational technology settings. Traditionally, work environments were separated as an “old” technology and “new” technologies. Now that the two are converging, …

VHS | CABLE DROP

811 Chicago Utility Locating have been putting out some great videos recently, check out this one on a Cable Drop to a House. “Accurately locate underground utilities like never before! We provide you with the most up-to-date and effective ways to detect and mark underground utilities like gas, water, and electric lines ect. Subscribe now and join thousands of professionals …

UNDERGROUND FEBRUARY PLAYLIST

Listen to the Official UtilityScoop  Underground February Playlist on Spotify! Whether you’re locating in the field, driving in your truck, dispatching in the office or partying at home, we hope you have a great month. EnjoyRECENT POSTSNov. 08, 2024VHS | THIS IS HOW FIBER IS INSTALLED UNDERGROUNDNov. 07, 2024EMPOWERING EXCAVATORSNov. 06, 2024AVOID MISTAKES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY PROJECTSNov. 04, 2024UA / …

VHS | DOWSING v LOCATING

Jim’s Group does a neat comparison on dowsing and locating and working out which one is more accurate. “In today’s video, we’re here to find out who would win between the dowsing method and modern technology. But what is Dowsing? Dowsing is a form of divination that uses sound waves to find hidden objects. This method is used to locate ground …

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Michael Beirut once said, “the problem contains the solution.” Damage Prevention teams face many problems and so their search for solutions is heightened. Reducing bills, increasing employee productivity and reducing costs are critical tasks for organizations with damage prevention teams. Thankfully the Common Ground Alliance launched the Next Practices initiative to drive efficiency and performance in the industry. 4 of …

VHS | MYSTERY POWER CABLES

The Restoration Couple YouTube channel recently covered an underground utility survey on their property. Neon Surveys performed the work with their Leica locator equipment. It’s a great video to show what private locate looks like (in the UK) and the why it’s worth getting a utility survey done!VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we shine our spotlight on a video that …

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR LOCATORS

Only 9% of people keep their New Year’s Resolutions, with the main reasons for quitting being, “they either lose motivation, have not prioritized their goals, or swap their resolutions for newer, more relevant personal goals.” We’re already halfway through the first month of 2023, but I think it’s time to commit to some New Year’s resolutions that are achievable and …

VHS | WHY I LEFT UTILITY LOCATING AFTER 20 YEARS

Mark worked as a utility locator for over 20 years and has finally waled away from the profession in search of new challenges. In the video he candidly discusses some of the reasons he had for wanting to get out of the damage prevention industry. Utility locating is a difficult job with lots of pressure and demands. Mark describes some …

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THE DOWNFALLS OF UTILITY LOCATING

This article is about the downfalls of the utility locating job and industry, and why I left after 20 years. My background is in locating utilities in a large city in upstate New York, including water, sewer, sanitary, sewer, drainage, and electrical lines. First of all, let me say I think 20 years is too long to be in the …

VHS | FIRST VIDEO HIGHLIGHT SERIES

Welcome to the inaugural VHS post. VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we shine our spotlight on a video that focuses on the damage prevention community or the tools involved!  Our first video was first posted over a year ago on YouTube and is a short interview with a locator from Liberty Utilities in Georgia. It only has 19 views at …