New Technologies Help Mitigate Cross Bore Damage
“At 8:53 a.m. on Aug. 29, 1976, an...
Underground utility locating is considered the second line of defense in damage...
Restoring the Power in Puerto Rico
XCEL ENERGY is committed to the communities we serve. They’re the places where we live and work....
THE KEY to Retaining Frontline Employees
Employee turnover costs real money. For low salary, high turnover positions, the impact can be as...
ACCOUNTABILITY: Working with your PUC
On January 1, 2016, Ohio began its new enforcement provision for excavating near underground...
Leveraging The “Internet Of Things” For Damage Prevention
Most of the applications for the Internet of Things (IoT) are still in the incubation stage....
Louisville Gas & Electric Marks Gas Lines Electronically
Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) is employing new technology in its continuous efforts...
Locate your leaders
In an industry known for a myriad of technical gadgets designed for precise location, a...
811 Frozen Fun
DURING THE 2018 Super Bowl in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Regional CGA promoted 811 to a city...
Damage Prevention Hero – Stephanie Menning
Stephanie MenningA Dedication to Damage Prevention that Inspires
The DBYD Infrastructure Damage Reporting System (IDRS)
In 2013, the Association of Australian Dial Before You Dig Services (DBYD) introduced a national...
Preventing Damages by Using PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
THE 2016 CGA DIRT REPORT clearly shows that the percent of excavation damages caused by no...
What is the Value of an Accurate Locate?
Upper level managers in our industry realize that accurate locates are critical to the protection...
Chicago Embarks on New Underground Mapping Project
Cnet – The city of Chicago was incorporated in 1837 and the underground network of pipes is so...
Nexus – Pipeline Project Moves Forward
Pipeline News – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently approved construction of...
Location Specific & Automated Messaging Addresses Unsafe Excavation Practices
Utilities are implementing technologies used in other industries to improve situational and...
