Rupturing a gas line isn’t just an expensive inconvenience; it poses a serious risk to life and property. Greer CPW, a utility company serving Upstate South Carolina, reported a concerning number of damaged lines last year, highlighting the need for greater awareness about damage prevention. The good news is that such incidents are largely avoidable. Homeowners and contractors alike can …
This video showcases a landscaping project in a private yard to address drainage issues with the installation of a new catch basin and culvert pipe. Key points include: Catch Basin Installation: Steps involved in modifying and installing the basin and 12-inch pipes. Utility Challenges: Managing mismarked utilities, emergency utility re-marks, and safely exposing fiber optic and telephone lines using …
It’s been a busy few days for utilities and damage prevention stakeholders across the US with wildfires, inclement weather and unexpected circumstances. Here’s 10 of the top stories from the last 7 days: Locating Utilities Underground using Electricity: WATCH Are Power Lines to Blame for the California Wildfires?: READ Why the utility industry is running on old tech: READ PGW …
GPRS recently carried out a utility locating and mapping project at the historic McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, ahead of its planned demolition to build a new high school. Project Manager Daniel Sperduti, who has personal ties to the ballpark, utilized electromagnetic (EM) locating and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to map utilities around the site accurately. Given the age and …
We hope your 2025 is off to a safe start! Here’s the latest damage prevention and utility news: Accuracy Over Aesthetics: READ Sunk cost fallacy: READ Western Power network goes underground: READ How locates protect your projects & profitability: READ How to locate low pressure gas lines: READ Residential gas line ruptured near Fort Worth’s NASJRB: READ United Rentals Launches …
“At some older properties you will sometimes find that, even though the gas in the area has been upgraded to high pressure gas, there will still be a low or medium pressure gas pipe, laid underground within the ground of the property. And whilst it probably won’t be connected to the actual gas main anymore, it can still be a …
Merry Christmas and welcome to issue 125 of Utility Alert. Here’s the top 10 stories from the last 7 days in the damage prevention industry… FuzionView Presentation: WATCH Spark of Change? READ Israeli connection gives Engcon pipe detection tech: READ Penelec to receive $500 million as part of infrastructure improvement plan: WATCH The map mindset: why businesses should consider geospatial …
Welcome to the 124th issue of Utility Alert. We love bringing you the latest news and views on damage prevention and the utility world. This week we’ve got a question for you: where do you get your news? National Underground Group sells Tri-State Utilities and Pipe Vision: READ The TinySurveyor Robot: WATCH Can Potholing damage utilities?: READ My 2025 Outlook …
Austin Bridge & Road (Texas, USA) created this impressive video showing how the TinySurveyor now is a critical and integral part of their pre-marking workflow. Watch the video to see how they have gone from a 3-person team taking 3 hours per mile to 1 robot taking just 20 minutes per mile, allowing the crew to add value on other …
Did you hear the news? We’ve been acquired by Urbint! That was definitely a highlight from last week, but here are a few more updates you might have missed: Urbint Acquires Competers Inc: READ What you need to consider before ground excavation during winter: READ Why we joined Urbint: READ After 70 years without a bill, ‘free gas’ under threat …