The CGA Fall Committee Summit was a great event this year and worthwhile for any stakeholder involved in damage prevention and infrastructure safety. Gathering over 160 passionate professionals in the field, this years summit was an epicenter of innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies. One of the standout features was the dedicated focus on leveraging precise mapping and timely locates to …
This article was first published in ASCE Illinois Section News, Vol. 63, No.4 Winter 2022 There are several risks that might prevent a project from being completed in a safe manner, on time and within the construction budget. These risks typically include permits, rightofway acquisitions, unsecured construction easements, unexpected or changing site conditions, and utility conflicts and protection. This article will emphasize …
We’re on our way to the Common Ground Alliance Fall Committee Summit in Indianapolis today! Looking forward to a great event. Here’s the top 10 stories from the last 7 days: The problem with Drone GPR: 🔗 FPL still investigating Idalia outages with Longboat underground utilities: 🔗 Skeptical State Regulators Delay Vote on PG&E’s $6 Billion Plan to Bury Power …
“You never know what you’re going to find underground” – well you definitely wouldn’t expect to find bats during an underground utility survey. This weeks VHS isn’t very educational but it’s worth a watch.RECENT POSTSApr. 24, 2025THE RELENTLESS THREATApr. 21, 2025UA / ISSUE 139Apr. 17, 2025SLOW PROGRESS IN DAMAGE PREVENTIONApr. 14, 2025UA / ISSUE 138Apr. 08, 2025UA / ISSUE 137
Drone GPR has been hailed as the “next-gen” solution for underground utility mapping and locating. The promises are alluring: the ability to rapidly survey vast areas without any ground contact. However, beneath the sheen of innovation lie significant drawbacks and potential pitfalls that demand our attention. [There’s a few people on LinkedIn that I follow closer than others. Jan Francke …
South Dakota One Call* Renews Partnership with Texas811 Texas811 continues to strengthen Commitment to South Dakota One Call Richardson, TX – November 1, 2023 – After a competitive bid process, South Dakota One Call has renewed their partnership with Texas811 to provide services enhancing their mission of ensuring the safety of South Dakotans and the integrity of critical underground …
“Prepare and prevent, don’t repair and repent.” How to safely and efficiently locate underground utilities: 🔗 Georgia’s largest utility looks to natural gas as it says it needs to generate more electricity soon: 🔗 PG&E CEO to Make Last-Ditch Pitch to Bury Power Lines to Prevent Wildfires: 🔗 Prioritizing Risks or Profits? 811 Productivity: 🔗 VHS – Should the US …
“Burying power lines is an expensive but sure-fire way to practically eliminate the risk of utility-caused wildfires, which have devastated towns across California. PG&E, the nation’s largest utility, has been found liable for numerous wildfires in the state. In an effort to prevent future disasters, the utility is planning to underground 10,000 miles of distribution lines in fire-prone areas, including …
I recently shared a video from the Barstool Sessions, where Jemmie and Mike engaged in a thought-provoking conversation. The central focus of their discussion revolved around the current state of the 811 locate process. In particular, they delved into the pressing issue of the significant shortage of staff in comparison to the ever-increasing number of locate requests. This discussion shed …
“What initially struck me as unique about the Common Ground Alliance continues to surprise me today — that so many companies across so many industries can agree on a common goal and work together toward that common goal.” – Sarah Magruder Lyle GPR + GPS reveals the underground world – 🔗 DroneDeploy begins drag-and-drop PPK processing for DJI drones – …