“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: …
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 …
We’re just back from the ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium and it was great to connect with fellow professionals in the industry. Ontario has some of the strictest regulations surround locates and excavation in North America, so they’re often ahead of the curve within the industry. One of this years hot topics was the Dedicated Locator model and how they’re implementing …
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 Utility infrastructure systems are often outdated and have limited visibility into what is going on with their operational technology settings.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 …
“Using CGA best practices and anticipating unmapped lateral sewer lines in the field, utility workers can avoid cross boring of utilities and ensure their safety and the safety of others.” Here’s this weeks top 10 stories: Omni Fiber resumes utility work in Tiffin link Dowsing v Locating link Bird Agrees To Acquire Ontario Telecommunications And Utility Contractor link Underground February …
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 POSTSSep. 18, 2024WHAT WOULD YOU DO?Sep. 16, 2024UA / ISSUE 111Sep. 13, 2024VHS | GAS LINE STRIKE LEADS TO CATASTROPHIC EXPLOSIONSSep. 12, 2024PROACTIVE DAMAGE …
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 …
“Damage prevention is a shared responsibility” Welcome to Issue 32 of Utility Alert, here’s this weeks top 10 stories in Damage Prevention: Undergrounding lines helping FPL restore power following hurricanes link Utility Relocations Further Delay $3.4B Maryland Purple Line link If You Invested $1000 in Quanta Services a Decade Ago, This is How Much It’d Be Worth Now link Achieving Operational Excellence link …
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 …