As a private utility locator, my day differs from that of a contract locator. While they...
Be Ready for All Fall Risks While on the Job
Fall protection involves far more than preventing a worker from falling at the work site. It...
The Big Picture on Small Excavations
Most people associate excavation with large construction equipment digging giant trenches or big...
The True Cost of Pipeline Protection
BUILDING PIPELINES IS EXPENSIVE.That is likely not news to you, but it bears repeating to set the...
Industry News
KorTerra Announces Key Executive Changes
Locator Spotlight: The Lifecycle of a Locate Request
Locator Spotlight: The Lifecycle of a Locate Request
Nulca to Lead on Safety, Enhanced Communication as COVID-19 Restrictions Eased
Nulca, the nation’s largest advocate for utility locating professionals, works closely with...
SAFETY IN NUMBERS: Creating Improvement through a Focus on Key Damage Prevention Metrics Involving Buried Infrastructure
NEARLY 70 YEARS AGO, management theorist and author Peter Drucker coined the oft-quoted phrase,...
Mapping the Underworld Initiative: A 25-Year Vision
Buried utilities are vital for the functioning of today’s cities as they provide gas, water,...
Why Offer Online Education to Excavators
WE OFTEN HEAR about different learning styles and working to accommodate a diverse workforce, but...
Public Awareness – Special Locate 2020
JJ Harrison: Rodeo Clown, 811 Advocate
4 million people. 325,000 miles. 8 years. 1 JJ...
Solving Tracer Wire and Telecom Locating Issues
Many problems related to accuracy on tracer wire and telecom wire locate systems are...
Lack of Adequate Enforcement Undermines Damage Prevention
Excavation contractors work tirelessly to perform exemplary work while providing a safe...
