VHS | BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PIPE & CABLE LOCATING

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 …

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“[Damage prevention] is fundamentally the same process as it was 35 years ago, right now, one of the biggest barriers to more improvements is the system itself.” – Jemmie Wang Above or below? Brampton council to decide on future of LRT READ LANL Must Underground Its Power Lines READ Pflugerville downtown utility study to pave way for future improvements READ …

VHS | LOCATING UNDERGROUND POWER

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 …

UA / ISSUE 38

“Now is the time for the industry to seriously examine how we can make the next dramatic reduction in annual damages and protect critical infrastructure.” Indoor Mapping for Public Safety Emergency Response READ US Company To Use Israel’s “Live Dig Radar” READ Why does Kentucky Utilities not bury all of their power lines? READ Excavation starts at site of fuel …

VHS | USING GEONICS EM38B CONDUCTIVITY METER TO LOCATE

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 …

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAPPING

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 …

UA / ISSUE 37

One of the biggest stories this week was the CGA’s plan to reduce “50 in 5” plan – what do you guy think of it? Common Ground Alliance Announces ’50 in 5′ Industry Challenge to Cut Damages to Buried Utilities in Half by 2028 : READ Minnesota company develops new system for mapping underground utilities: READ Metronet fiber optic company causing …

VHS | THE WORST UTILITY LOCATING EVER

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 …

MARCH MADNESS PLAYLIST

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 POSTSSep. 18, 2024WHAT WOULD YOU DO?Sep. 16, 2024UA / ISSUE 111Sep. 13, 2024VHS | GAS LINE STRIKE LEADS TO CATASTROPHIC EXPLOSIONSSep. 12, 2024PROACTIVE DAMAGE PREVENTION: …

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“As damage prevention stakeholders, we have to prioritize technology investment and view innovation as a key pathway to our goal of zero damages.” We’re just back from the Global Excavation and Safety Conference in Tampa. We had a great time discussing the future of the industry. Here’s this weeks top 10 damage prevention stories: USIC Announces New Chief Operating Officer: …