What does a Utility Locator do? How do they protect our underground utilities? Heavy Metal Learning and Planet Underground collaborated on this video to help answer those questions.In their own words; “Heavy Metal Learning is excited to partner with Planet Underground TV to share the underground construction stories of the utility locator. This episode features three veteran utility locators working …

beforeUdig is the New Zealand equivalent of our 811 centers and they’ve produced this video with a locator’s perspective. It’s beneficial to learn from other places what works and what doesn’t. In their own words; “Our latest Front Runners episode is here, featuring the Locator’s Perspective while using beforeUdig services. Join the Locate Services team, as they guide us, through …

Watch as Double H Construction use their hydrovac trailer to safely dig holes for light poles. In their own words, “Follow along as we dig holes for light poles using a hydro excavation trailer.”RECENT POSTSDec. 07, 2023REBRANDING DAMAGE PREVENTIONDec. 04, 2023UA / ISSUE 74Dec. 01, 2023VHS | STORY OF THE UTILITY LOCATORNov. 30, 2023ENGAGING THE PUBLICNov. 27, 2023UA / ISSUE …

“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 POSTSDec. 07, 2023REBRANDING DAMAGE PREVENTIONDec. 04, 2023UA / ISSUE 74Dec. 01, 2023VHS | STORY OF THE UTILITY LOCATORNov. 30, 2023ENGAGING THE PUBLICNov. 27, 2023UA / ISSUE …

“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 …

“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 …

“One of the key takeaways from the conversation was the concept of “daylighting” or “exposing utilities.” Chris explained that these terms are industry jargon for the process of uncovering underground utilities to locate and work on them safely. Ditch Witch offers a range of solutions, including their product, which can stand alone or complement their existing portfolio. The company’s goal …

Join us for The RoundTable 2023 Live from the Texas 811 Damage Prevention Summit Sponsored by UtilocateRECENT POSTSDec. 07, 2023REBRANDING DAMAGE PREVENTIONDec. 04, 2023UA / ISSUE 74Dec. 01, 2023VHS | STORY OF THE UTILITY LOCATORNov. 30, 2023ENGAGING THE PUBLICNov. 27, 2023UA / ISSUE 73

“Director of Water Utilities Calvin Matthews says the city’s aging infrastructure struggles when the ground moves.” Aging infrastructure is a huge problem in the US. Damage prevention goes further than just locating we need to find these pipes than are going to burst before they do so and replace them! Sponsored by UtilocateRECENT POSTSDec. 07, 2023REBRANDING DAMAGE PREVENTIONDec. 04, 2023UA …

@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 POSTSDec. 07, 2023REBRANDING DAMAGE PREVENTIONDec. 04, 2023UA / ISSUE 74Dec. 01, 2023VHS | STORY OF THE UTILITY LOCATORNov. 30, 2023ENGAGING THE PUBLICNov. 27, 2023UA …