UA / ISSUE 93

Our goal should be to enhance the dependability and precision of underground utility infrastructure mapping records and associated supporting data. Underground utility safety bill advancing in Legislature READ Former Underground Utilities supervisor charged with theft from city of Emporia READ North Texas-Based EGW Utilities Acquired by St. Louis Infrastructure Services Company READ The Forgotten Piece in Damage Prevention READ How slit trenches improve …

UA / ISSUE 92

“Just because you always did it that way, doesn’t make it right.” It’s always the right time to improve how we do things in terms of safety. Here are the top 10 stories from the last week: Decision on formal charges ahead after arrest of Emporia’s former Underground Utilities supervisor READ FPL puts Navarre Beach utilities underground READ Pix4D upgrades …

UA / ISSUE 91

Safety brings first aid to the uninjured.” – F.S. Hughes Here’s the top stories from the last 7 days: What can homeowner do to make location finding easier? READ Proactive Risk Management and the Benefits of Technology in Construction with Matt Aston READ Arizona has one of nation’s most reliable electrical grids READ Few of Entergy’s $1.9 billion in grid-hardening …

UA / ISSUE 90

This week it’s the eclipse, next week it’s the CGA Conference in Colorado Springs… maybe we’ll see you there? Anyways. here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Survey reveals 56 percent of homeowners plan to dig without contacting 811 first READ Insurance & Risk Scoring in Damage Prevention READ Shining a light into AI’s blackboxes for utility protection …

UA / ISSUE 89

Happy National Dig Safety Month! Here’s the top 10 stories from the utility and damage prevention industries: National Safe Digging Month Urges Contacting 811 Before Digging READ 🔗 WSB Announces Partnership With 4M Analytics READ 🔗 Core & Main Signs Agreement to Acquire EGW Utilities Inc. READ 🔗 Ineffable Cryptography & Damage Prevention READ 🔗 Building a Business from the …

UA / ISSUE 88

Last week we were at the Global Excavation Safety show and had a great time connecting with other stakeholders! This week, we’ll be doing the same at the TN811 Damage Prevention Summit. Here’s the top 10 stories from the last week Radiodetection, Trimble collaborate to improve underground utility mapping accuracy. READ 🔗 Should locating be regulated? READ 🔗 Building up …

UA / ISSUE 87

We’re off to the Global ESC tomorrow in New Orleans! Who’s going to be there? Damage to underground electric cables likely caused fire, explosions in downtown Colorado Springs: READ 🔗 Subsite develops two new tools for utility locates: READ 🔗 Central Balboa Island buzzes with activity as $33-million utility undergrounding project moves ahead: READ 🔗 ‘Paint, poles and permitting’: What’s …

UA / ISSUE 86

“There’s a saying “out of sight, out of mind”. But failure to keep underground services in mind when carrying out construction work, particularly when that work involves digging, can be fatal.” – HASpod ‘Pain, poles and permitting’: What’s bugging broadband providers: READ 🔗 Looq AI Launches AI-Enabled Digital Twin Platform at Distributech 2024; Secures $2.6M from Top VCs: READ 🔗 …

UA / ISSUE 85

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — Benjamin Franklin Here’s this weeks top stories: Boosting Trust & Communication in Damage Prevention: READ 🔗 USIC Announces Appointment of President and CEO: READ 🔗 AI Startup Exodigo Raises $105 Million to Make Underground Maps: READ 🔗 Adopting the right mindset for Damage Prevention: READ 🔗 Seek clearances from …

UA / ISSUE 84

We’ll be at the Utility Safety Partners 40th Anniversary & Safety Conference this week, make sure to say hi if you see us! Here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Tupelo Embarks on Beautification: Underground Utilities to Enhance East Jackson Street: READ 🔗 Minnesota contractors seek changes for safer digs: READ 🔗 Underground Power Lines Work. Why Doesn’t …