The underground excavation industry offers an exciting and rewarding career path for those who thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments. As highlighted in the above video, becoming an equipment operator is more than just operating machinery – it’s about precision, safety, and contributing to critical infrastructure projects. From using advanced technology to excavate underground spaces to ensuring utilities remain undisturbed, equipment …
It’s Thanksgiving, and so I wanted to write a brief reflection on the things that make our lives better in this industry. In the world of damage prevention and utility management, it’s easy to get caught up in the challenges, but there’s also so much to be grateful for. This year, I’m focusing on the “5 T’s” that I’m most …
Welcome to this weeks Utility Alert here’s the latest utility and damage prevention news: Why Lahaina residents fear town could burn again: READ Why Vacuum Excavation Has Been Slower to Take Off in the U.S. Compared to Canada: READ Transforming The U.S. Grid: Two Decades Of Utility Investment And Modernization: READ Going deeper with GPR: READ Unlocking productivity with digital …
The first rule of doing business in the US is “don’t mention that you’re Canadian.” A few people have told me that in jest but there might be some truth to it. I’ve lived on both sides of the border and it’s surprising how similar and yet how different some things are. (Who remembers smuggling Kinder Eggs?) One thing that …
I’m always looking to learn more and educate myself – every day truly is a school day for me, which probably means I should have paid more attention in school. Recently, as more customers have been mentioning GPR and sharing the unique ways they’ve been using it, I decided it was time to dive deeper. It’s funny how we often …
“A precautionary approach must be taken when breaking ground.” Grid infrastructure investments drive increase in utility spending over last two decades: READ Leveraging Satellite Data for Proactive Damage Prevention and Infrastructure Protection: READ Summit one step closer to pipeline construction with North Dakota permit: READ Study on intelligent recognition of urban road subgrade defect based on deep learning: READ Duke …
Construction projects rarely go off without a hitch, and that’s part of what makes them exciting. In a recent video update, the Sy-Con team in Northwest Arkansas shared their progress on an ambitious infrastructure project, detailing the trials, triumphs, and team spirit that drive success. Setting the Scene: Sewer Install Meets Airport Access Road The project revolves around installing critical …
I was reading through this twitter/X thread a few days ago about the options for quantifying damages in conflict zones using satellite images. User @yohaniddawela put together a really good overview which is worth reading. The technology is called Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) and his overview got me thinking about how we could use this technology for damage prevention. …
“Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.” — George Washington Happy Veterans Day! We honor and appreciate all veterans, especially those serving in the damage prevention and utility sectors. Your dedication to safeguarding infrastructure and communities reflects the same commitment and courage that defined your service. Thank you for your continued contributions to keeping us …
This week on VHS, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating process of underground construction for fiber internet. Here’s a closer look at how internet service providers (ISPs) install underground fiber lines, connecting homes and businesses to reliable, high-speed internet.The process starts with careful planning and precision equipment. Our crew uses advanced boring machines to drill beneath sidewalks and …