“When we protect underground utilities, we’re not just preventing damage—we’re protecting lives and the environment.” Welcome to this issue of Utility Alert, here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Louisiana leads nation in broadband expansion, but some don’t dig the success: READ He struck an underground electric line… and lived! WATCH Exploring the Global Impact of Trenchless …
“Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle.” | James Russell Lowell. Hope you had a great 8/11 day. Here’s the latest damage prevention and utility news: 811 Day & The Excavator: WATCH Can the Grid Handle the New Energy Reality? READ Gamifying Damage Prevention: READ Conquering …
“When everyone takes responsibility for identifying and addressing potential hazards, the likelihood of incidents decreases significantly. This shared commitment to damage prevention involves staying informed about best practices, communicating openly about risks, and taking proactive steps to mitigate them.” Nevada Avenue electric line undergrounding project nears completion in Colorado Springs: READ The Gold Standard of Locating: READ National 811 Day …
It’s the end of July already and we feel like we’re only getting started with the dig season! This weeks Utility Alert has everything from new equipment launches to gas damages to congress pressuring the DOT. Intriguingly though there are two stories on overtime… locators work long hours and deserve to get paid fairly – but what classifies as fair? …
We’re in Nashville this week for the Common Ground Alliance Summer Committee meetings. It should be a good week connecting with other stakeholders. Here’s the latest damage prevention news: Sound Construction Inc. Faces $394,083 in Fines for Fatal Trench Collapse: READ The Economics of SUE: READ County Commissioners to survey right-of-way, ask farmer to move fence back: READ GOPHURRS $34M …
Welcome to this week’s edition of Utility Alert, packed with the latest developments and insights in the world of underground infrastructure and damage prevention! Wellington launches platform to map underground infrastructure: READ Buffeting – Why damage prevention leaders should publish their own reports: READ Duquesne Light Company Crowdsources Underground Monitoring: READ Learn about FuzionView: WATCH Maui faces uncertainty over the …
Hope you guys are fully rested and recovered after the holiday weekend! Here’s the latest damage prevention news to help bring you back up to speed: Underground water and sewer pipes are aging out: READ Are penalties enough for locate offenders? READ The Future of Underground Utility Mapping: READ 4 things the US is doing right! READ Predictive AI Is …
Welcome to our 100th issue of Utility Alert and happy Canada Day to all our Canadian followers Here’s the latest damage prevention news: Iowa Utilities Board approves Summit carbon capture pipeline project: READ Crazy stories from utility locators: READ ‘Cable fault’ caused downtown power outage, HECO says: READ Precision Excavation: WATCH Rural Fiber Gets Its Big-Screen Moment With New NCTA …
We’re headed to Lexington, KY right now for the the KY811 Damage Prevention Summit. These summits are always a mix of fun conversations with old friends and opportunities to connect with new people; but the string that connects them is that every one is passionate about damage prevention. And so here’s the top 10 stories from the last 7 days …
“Our goal should be to enhance the reliability and accuracy of mapping records and supporting data for underground utility infrastructure. By focusing on these improvements, we can ensure more precise and dependable documentation of underground utilities.” Around the AEC Industry: Underground Utilities, Layouts, Artificial Intelligence: READ The Interconnectedness of utility locating: READ Protecting Coloradans from damage to buried infrastructure: READ …