VHS | THE WORST UTILITY LOCATING EVER

GeoScope’s “brand-new YouTube channel is dedicated to bringing you high-quality educational videos about utility locating and utility surveying. In this video, we take a humorous approach to our first-ever YouTube upload, showcasing the “worst” utility-locating video you’ll ever see… or so we hope. Join us on our journey to educate people on the best job in the world and how …

MARCH MADNESS PLAYLIST

Listen to the Official UtilityScoop March Madness Playlist on Spotify! Whether you’re locating in the field, driving in your truck, dispatching in the office or partying at home, we hope you have a great month. EnjoyRECENT POSTSSep. 18, 2024WHAT WOULD YOU DO?Sep. 16, 2024UA / ISSUE 111Sep. 13, 2024VHS | GAS LINE STRIKE LEADS TO CATASTROPHIC EXPLOSIONSSep. 12, 2024PROACTIVE DAMAGE PREVENTION: …

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DAMAGE PREVENTION PR & MEDIA

The Damage Prevention industry has many stakeholders and influences a lot of decisions but it’s a pretty small community at its core. Here are the main voices and PR opportunities for you to learn and share your message on both national and regional levels. Leveraging these resources will allow you to network and learn more about damage prevention and also …

VHS | THE LANGUAGE OF LOCATING

Planet Underground host some great discussions and I thought this one on the language surrounding locates was particularly interesting. Check it out below:”As you will see in these Roundtables, it is not just locators who need to know where all the utilities are, it’s everyone involved. Whether you are Public, Private, SUE or Crew, you all speak the same language…and …

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & CYBERSECURITY

Facility owners in North America commonly use internet connected technology to perform important jobs like monitoring control systems and accessing infrastructure remotely. Utility infrastructure systems are often outdated and have limited visibility into what is going on with their operational technology settings. Traditionally, work environments were separated as an “old” technology and “new” technologies. Now that the two are converging, …

VHS | CABLE DROP

811 Chicago Utility Locating have been putting out some great videos recently, check out this one on a Cable Drop to a House. “Accurately locate underground utilities like never before! We provide you with the most up-to-date and effective ways to detect and mark underground utilities like gas, water, and electric lines ect. Subscribe now and join thousands of professionals …

UNDERGROUND FEBRUARY PLAYLIST

Listen to the Official UtilityScoop  Underground February Playlist on Spotify! Whether you’re locating in the field, driving in your truck, dispatching in the office or partying at home, we hope you have a great month. EnjoyRECENT POSTSSep. 18, 2024WHAT WOULD YOU DO?Sep. 16, 2024UA / ISSUE 111Sep. 13, 2024VHS | GAS LINE STRIKE LEADS TO CATASTROPHIC EXPLOSIONSSep. 12, 2024PROACTIVE DAMAGE …

VHS | DOWSING v LOCATING

Jim’s Group does a neat comparison on dowsing and locating and working out which one is more accurate. “In today’s video, we’re here to find out who would win between the dowsing method and modern technology. But what is Dowsing? Dowsing is a form of divination that uses sound waves to find hidden objects. This method is used to locate ground …

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Michael Beirut once said, “the problem contains the solution.” Damage Prevention teams face many problems and so their search for solutions is heightened. Reducing bills, increasing employee productivity and reducing costs are critical tasks for organizations with damage prevention teams. Thankfully the Common Ground Alliance launched the Next Practices initiative to drive efficiency and performance in the industry. 4 of …

VHS | MYSTERY POWER CABLES

The Restoration Couple YouTube channel recently covered an underground utility survey on their property. Neon Surveys performed the work with their Leica locator equipment. It’s a great video to show what private locate looks like (in the UK) and the why it’s worth getting a utility survey done!VHS (Video Highlight Series) is where we shine our spotlight on a video that …