I’m in Louisville, KY right now for this year’s Utility Expo. It’s great to be back amongst 19,000 of our peers and discuss damage prevention. I’ve been lucky to make some great friends within the industry and so this inaugural Shane’s Scooparticle is the product of some of the different discussions I’ve been having here at the show mixed in …
We’re in Louisville, KY this week for The Utility Expo – let us know if you’re in town! Underground utilities, more reliable and lasting, still slow to take root around valley: READ 811 & Sewer Line Fix: WATCH Shane Hart – More regulations?: READ 2022 DIRT Report out now!: READ Sewer Safety Week warns of threat from crossed lines: READ …
@HandsomeorHandy tackles a sewer line that needs fixing by calling 811 and get the area located and then beginning work. “Digging up a yard and fixing a break in the main sewer line. #HandsomeOrHandy #Handyman #Plumbing.”RECENT POSTSApr. 24, 2025THE RELENTLESS THREATApr. 21, 2025UA / ISSUE 139Apr. 17, 2025SLOW PROGRESS IN DAMAGE PREVENTIONApr. 14, 2025UA / ISSUE 138Apr. 08, 2025UA / …
Regulations for regulations sake aren’t a good thing, but I tried to come up with a lean list of regs that could amend or be added on without giving locators and excavators any more headaches. These regulations would aim to enhance communication, increase awareness, and promote responsible excavation practices. Here are some examples: Mandatory Positive Response: Implement a requirement …
Top 10 stories from the last week in damage prevention: Navigating Uncharted Terrain with Concrete Results: READ Preventing ground collapse through new AI-based monitoring: READ Underground utilities engineering solutions provider UUE plans ACE Market listing: READ Iowa Utilities Board approves eminent domain for underground transmission line project: READ Underground Fire in Colorado Springs: WATCH Ethical Values in Utility Locating and …
“Early Monday morning, residents woke up to flames coming up out of manholes in downtown Colorado Springs. That underground fire led to many nearby residents and businesses going without power….We think that the fire started in a vault that holds underground transformers,” McConnellogue explained. “There’ll be a vault or a transformer that’s actually underground, and they’ll have a cover on …
As we harness the power AI and emerging tech, it becomes crucial to navigate the ethical dilemmas surrounding privacy, responsible data management, and community engagement. Today I’m not going to talk about ESG but instead how ethics actually I’m going to delve into the decisions we make within this industry and shed light on the path forward in utility locating …
Here’s the latest 10 stories we found from this week in the damage prevention & utility sectors: CGA’s Next Practices Initiative Releases Visionary GIS Case Study: READ Russell Ruderman: Bury The Power Lines. It’s A No-Brainer: READ Underground fire in downtown Colorado Springs causes early shelter-in-place Monday: READ Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions for a More Resilient Nation: READ Enbridge’s $14 Billion …
“Starting a landscape project? Call 8-1-1 to have utility locators mark underground water, gas, electric and wastewater lines. A locator like hasten Roberts will show up quickly to help. “I’m going on five months now and it’s been great. We’ve got good teams, everyone’s nice, they want you to succeed. There’s never been a time where I’ve called anyone and …
The utility damage prevention field is currently at a crossroads, where human expertise and cutting-edge technological tools intersect. Striking the right balance between the two is pivotal for a proactive and efficient approach. In this article, we explore the symbiotic relationship between seasoned professionals’ intuition and the role of advanced ticket management systems, like Utilocate, in enhancing utility damage prevention …