“The construction of district energy systems including insulated steel pipe, leak detection systems, communication conduit and other related works along 750lm of King George Blvd and Fraser Highway in the City of Surrey. The project provides the City’s District Energy System services from the connection on Fraser Highway to two new development sites: on the north side to the Holland …
The utility sector is a dynamic arena where choices have far-reaching consequences. In this context, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have emerged as invaluable tools, enabling us to enhance decision-making processes through the visualization of project data within a geospatial context. The transformative potential of GIS technology is still being under utilized, particularly in proactively preventing damages and optimizing project management. …
“A precautionary approach must be taken when breaking ground.” ‘I want accountability’: La Jolla residents seek answers about utility undergrounding delays: READ Buried treasure: Building the business case for undergrounding: READ The Utility Expo is Back: Are You Ready?: READ Proactive Locating: READ A day in the life of a locator: WATCH AR from vGIS and Topcon’s Aptix Make Waves: …
“Check out this video to better understand what a Day in the Life is like for a Utility Locator at multiVIEW. ” multiVIEW use Utilocate to complete drawings, and locate tickets so this is a great way to see it being used in the field.Follow and Subscribe to their channel hereRECENT POSTSSep. 22, 2023VHS | 811 & SEWER MAIN FIXSep. …
As someone deeply involved in damage prevention, I cannot emphasize enough the crucial role locators play in safeguarding construction and excavation projects by identifying and marking underground utilities. To continually enhance operations and reduce damages, I think you should consider implementing some or all of the following improvements: Technology integration: Adopt advanced technologies such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), ticket …
“Never assume it is safe to dig” Call for Proposals for 2024 CGA Conference & Expo Now Open: READ Previewing the 2023 Utility Expo: READ Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Damage Caused By Digging Into Utilities: READ Geospatial mapping of distribution grid with machine learning and publicly-accessible multi-modal data: READ Maui Fragile Fiber Lines In Lahaina Were Burned And Battered, …
Learn how to use your iPhone’s built in LiDAR capabilities to capture utilities in 3D with John Chwalibog in this engaging interview from the 3D Forensics YouTube ChannelFollow and Subscribe to their channel hereRECENT POSTSSep. 22, 2023VHS | 811 & SEWER MAIN FIXSep. 21, 2023MORE REGULATIONSSep. 18, 2023UA / ISSUE 63Sep. 15, 2023VHS | UNDERGROUND FIRESep. 14, 2023ETHICS IN LOCATING
“It takes leadership to improve safety” Geospatial Digital Twins Offer Unmatched Clarity for Complex Systems: READ SoCalGas to pay $71 million settlement over Aliso Canyon gas leak: READ CenterPoint Energy celebrates National 8-1-1 day: READ Asterra’s satellite imaging to help City of Midland detect water leaks: READ Vivax Vloc-3 Pro vs Radiodetection RD2800G: READ Private Sewer Lateral Locate tips: READ …
“This Friday marks National Safe Digging Day, also known as National 811 Day. The annual initiative encourages people to pick up the phone before they pick up the shovel. Donovan Jones with Virginia Natural Gas is here to tell us more.” RECENT POSTSSep. 22, 2023VHS | 811 & SEWER MAIN FIXSep. 21, 2023MORE REGULATIONSSep. 18, 2023UA / ISSUE 63Sep. 15, …
We missed yesterday but we’re back today with the latest in damage prevention news: Training for locators: READ Best Method for Grounding: READ Digging Dangers on VHS: WATCH In Memory of Geoff Zeiss: WATCH ProStar and Leica Geosystems announce technology integration with Pointman: READ Aegion Announces Acquisition of Portland Utilities Construction Company, LLC: READ Did a water line break create …