Did you hear the news? We’ve been acquired by Urbint! That was definitely a highlight from last week, but here are a few more updates you might have missed: Urbint Acquires Competers Inc: READ What you need to consider before ground excavation during winter: READ Why we joined Urbint: READ After 70 years without a bill, ‘free gas’ under threat …
We’ve got some exciting news coming this week, but to tide you over here’s 10 of the biggest stories from the last week: Utility wants to bypass Tucson law keeping power lines underground. Now there’s a lawsuit: READ 5 things I’m thankful for this year!: READ The Future of Underground Mapping: READ Equipment Operators: READ Trench Emergencies and the First-Arriving …
Welcome to this weeks Utility Alert here’s the latest utility and damage prevention news: Why Lahaina residents fear town could burn again: READ Why Vacuum Excavation Has Been Slower to Take Off in the U.S. Compared to Canada: READ Transforming The U.S. Grid: Two Decades Of Utility Investment And Modernization: READ Going deeper with GPR: READ Unlocking productivity with digital …
“A precautionary approach must be taken when breaking ground.” Grid infrastructure investments drive increase in utility spending over last two decades: READ Leveraging Satellite Data for Proactive Damage Prevention and Infrastructure Protection: READ Summit one step closer to pipeline construction with North Dakota permit: READ Study on intelligent recognition of urban road subgrade defect based on deep learning: READ Duke …
“Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.” — George Washington Happy Veterans Day! We honor and appreciate all veterans, especially those serving in the damage prevention and utility sectors. Your dedication to safeguarding infrastructure and communities reflects the same commitment and courage that defined your service. Thank you for your continued contributions to keeping us …
“Protecting underground utilities isn’t just about avoiding damage—it’s about safeguarding lives, preserving resources, and ensuring the seamless flow of essential services beneath our feet.”u Denbow Grows Into Underground Utility Force: READ The Mandela Effect & Underground Utilities: READ Garney Partners With RodRadar To Enhance Utility Strike Prevention During Excavation: READ Can technology fill the locator labor gap? READ Baker’s …
We’re in Las Vegas this week for the CGA Fall Committee Meetings, a great chance to dive into the 2023 DIRT Report and connect with other industry stakeholders. Here’s some recent news from the past week in our industry: Underground worker pulled to safety after slipping 30ft below surface: READ The SUE Charade: READ Water & Sewer district …
The 2023 DIRT Report is out now and you can read at via the first link in this alert, but there’s lots more happening in the industry so make sure you stay up to date… The 2023 DIRT Report is out now: READ Subsurface Spaghetti: READ CenterPoint Energy Announces Collaboration to Improve Grid Resilience: READ Dallas homeowner denied claim …
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving / Columbus Day! Here’s the top 10 damage prevention stories from the last 7 days: Copperhead Industries Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Excellence: READ 10 years to remove all lead pipes: READ Local utility crews trek to Florida for Milton power restoration efforts: READ Tampa Electric CEO talks emergency plans: READ Burying power lines is …
“In the aftermath of every storm, we discover not only the strength of our structures, but also the resilience of our spirit.” Senate extends “PA One Call Law,” supports underground utilities workers: READ When will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene’s fury: READ Baltimore City underground fires: What’s happening under North Charles Street?: READ The …