Bigman Geophysical produced this great video for the LearnGPR YouTube channel. In their own words, “This tool is easy to deploy and has the possibility of identifying pipes, utilities, USTs, voids, and other subsurface objects. It is an important instrument that everyone conducting subsurface utility locates, geophysical investigations, archaeology and forensics, or environmental testing should know about. In the video …
Mapping is a crucial tool in protecting underground utilities from damages. Accurate maps can help prevent accidents, outages, and other issues that can arise from damaged utilities. These maps can be used to identify the location and type of underground utilities, as well as any potential risks or hazards. This information is crucial for protecting these important infrastructure systems and …
GeoScope’s “brand-new YouTube channel is dedicated to bringing you high-quality educational videos about utility locating and utility surveying. In this video, we take a humorous approach to our first-ever YouTube upload, showcasing the “worst” utility-locating video you’ll ever see… or so we hope. Join us on our journey to educate people on the best job in the world and how …
Listen to the Official UtilityScoop March Madness 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 POSTSDec. 13, 2024VHS | TINY ROBOT STAKEOUTDec. 12, 2024MY 2025 OUTLOOKDec. 09, 2024UA / ISSUE 123Dec. 06, 2024VHS | DIVERSIFIED UNDERGROUND AT THE SUE MEETINGDec. …
The Damage Prevention industry has many stakeholders and influences a lot of decisions but it’s a pretty small community at its core. Here are the main voices and PR opportunities for you to learn and share your message on both national and regional levels. Leveraging these resources will allow you to network and learn more about damage prevention and also …
Planet Underground host some great discussions and I thought this one on the language surrounding locates was particularly interesting. Check it out below:”As you will see in these Roundtables, it is not just locators who need to know where all the utilities are, it’s everyone involved. Whether you are Public, Private, SUE or Crew, you all speak the same language…and …
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, …
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 …
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 POSTSDec. 13, 2024VHS | TINY ROBOT STAKEOUTDec. 12, 2024MY 2025 OUTLOOKDec. 09, 2024UA / ISSUE 123Dec. 06, 2024VHS | DIVERSIFIED UNDERGROUND AT THE SUE …
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 …