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Dr. Tom Iseley Retires
DR. TOM ISELEY has announced his retirement after more than 40 years of experience in the planning,...




Mobile Technology: A Tool No Professional Should be without
For professional excavators, locators, and operators, 811 is more than just a click or a call. It...


Positive Response is a Collaborative Tool with the Ability to Communicate Details that occur after the Initial Ticket has been placed
A homeowner in Michigan hired a pool company to install a built-in pool. The pool company contacted...


No GUARANTEES
As a private locator, I have a disclaimer on my work order which states “not all facilities may be...


Gas Pipeline Damages: Know when it is Time to Evacuate!
When an underground gas pipeline is damaged and leaks, it is commonly referred to as soil gas...


Better Road Analysis With Machine Learning And Image Recognition
The City of Houston consists of approximately 15,000 lane miles that are heavily used and need...
A Story In The Making
96th and Gray Road, Indiana (Counties: Marion, Hamilton) | A 24-inch pvc main was damaged within a...


GITA’s Role In Damage Prevention
Conversations, Conferences, and Continuing Education
One of the ongoing missions of the Geospatial...


Trenchless Technology Center
Leading the Way through Comprehensive Validation of Emerging 3D Imaging Technology for the...