“Whether you’re adding a fence to your home or working on a construction site, if you’re planning to dig more than a few inches into the ground, you need to check for buried utilities, including buried gas lines. An exposed gas line is a vulnerable gas line, and a gas line strike can result in serious danger. We investigated two …
“Increased construction spending consistently correlates with more damages. If significant changes are not made to U.S. damage prevention, infrastructure funding will further strain the system, resulting in more damages in the coming years.” – 2022 DIRT Report Introducing CERTLOC – a World-Leading Certified Locator Institute: READ Locators learning on the job: READ Ky 811 says growing means protecting underground …
Kuala Lumpur is grappling with a series of sinkholes, the most prominent being the one that tragically claimed the life of a woman on August 23, 2024, along the busy Jalan Masjid India. The incident has stirred concern among residents, traders, and authorities due to the potential risks posed by similar occurrences in the area.Heavy rains and potential underground infrastructure …
Hope you guys had a great Labor Day?! Here’s the latest damage prevention news: NUAR Expands!: READ Harnessing Data for Damage Prevention: READ Modern Hybrid GIS Deployment Benefits Boston College: READ Fixing Manholes: READ Like a hurricane’ water main break sends water airborne, crashing into five homes: READ My Street Exploded: WATCH Time to Underground Our Lines?: READ Improving Rural …
When we think of underground utilities, manholes are an essential ingredient to supporting access and damage prevention processes. This video delves into the essential yet often overlooked infrastructure that keeps cities functioning. It highlights the critical role of systems like roads, bridges, water supply, and waste management in sustaining urban life. The video contrasts traditional methods with modern advancements, such …
“When we protect underground utilities, we’re not just preventing damage—we’re protecting lives and the environment.” Welcome to this issue of Utility Alert, here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Louisiana leads nation in broadband expansion, but some don’t dig the success: READ He struck an underground electric line… and lived! WATCH Exploring the Global Impact of Trenchless …
In this episode, Ben from Geelong Cable Locations, Geoff from Locators, and Danny from In Depth Locations share their expertise on the art and science of utility locating. They explore essential topics such as the various quality levels involved in the industry, offer insights into the best types of paint for marking, and provide practical tips for accurate and efficient …
“When we protect underground utilities, we’re not just preventing damage—we’re protecting lives and the environment.” Welcome to this issue of Utility Alert, here’s the top 10 stories from the last week: Louisiana leads nation in broadband expansion, but some don’t dig the success: READ He struck an underground electric line… and lived! WATCH Exploring the Global Impact of Trenchless …
The video highlights a significant lesson in damage prevention, focusing on the necessity of being thorough even when you think you’ve covered your bases. In this case, an experienced contractor believed he had accurate information on utility lines but failed to call for an 811 utility mark before beginning work. This led to striking a high-voltage line during an excavation …
“Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle.” | James Russell Lowell. Hope you had a great 8/11 day. Here’s the latest damage prevention and utility news: 811 Day & The Excavator: WATCH Can the Grid Handle the New Energy Reality? READ Gamifying Damage Prevention: READ Conquering …