As a private utility locator, my day differs from that of a contract locator. While they...
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So You’re Going to Be a Witness: Preparing for and Testifying at Trial
You have done your investigation, you have testified at a deposition, mediation has failed, and...
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Five Uses of GPR for Civil Engineering and Damage Prevention
There are several technologies that can improve revenue and growth for engineering firms in the...
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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...
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The Big Picture on Small Excavations
Most people associate excavation with large construction equipment digging giant trenches or big...
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The True Cost of Pipeline Protection
BUILDING PIPELINES IS EXPENSIVE.That is likely not news to you, but it bears repeating to set the...
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Locator Spotlight: The Lifecycle of a Locate Request
Locator Spotlight: The Lifecycle of a Locate Request
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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...
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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,...