“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. 15, 2024(RE)INTRODUCING UTILOCATEApr. 12, 2024VHS | APRIL IS SAFE DIGGING MONTHApr. 12, 2024VHS | WHAT DO COLLEGE STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT INFRASTRUCTURE CopyApr. 11, 2024BENCHMARKING DAMAGE …
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 – …
“On October 9, 2023, at 12:35PM, the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area of N. Tryon Street and Lincoln Street for the smell of natural gas in the area. Firefighters arrived a short time later and determined a contract crew working in the area had stuck a 2-inch gas main inside a sewer line. Nicor arrived approximately 30 minutes …
The locating and excavation industries like any industries are only as effective as the people which are in them. While technological advancements have improved performance and safety measures, there’s another vital factor that often goes unnoticed: the psychology of the workers. In this article, I’ll focus on behavioral science and its potential role in reducing accidents and protecting critical infrastructure …
“Let’s aim for improved reliability and accuracy in the location of underground utility infrastructure mapping records and supporting data” ‘Streets don’t normally blow up’: 🔗 How GPR Helps Finding Utilities or Cables In Concrete Safe and Easy: 🔗 Using Blockchain for Damage Prevention: 🔗 VHS – Mastering the art of daylighting: 📺 Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association Announces Board of Directors, Officers: 🔗 The Utility …