2018 Q4 Issue
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2018 Q4 Issue Articles
The Case of The Absentee Facility Owner
“In the last issue, I recounted a story about one of the rare occasions on which my small private locating company had been called to
Augmented Reality (AR) Can Improve Communications Around 811 Transactions
Safety, accuracy, and poor weather conditions are some of the most frustrating issues damage prevention professionals face today. The consequences for hitting an underground asset
Understanding The Cost And Value Of Good Public And Private Locates
A question that is often asked in our industry is “What does a locate cost?” The answer to this simple question varies from stakeholder to
New Technology Helps Prevent Dig-In Damage
Excavation damage – incidents occurring when digging equipment strikes an underground gas line or other infrastructure – are a dangerous and costly problem in our
2019 CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo
March 26-28, 2019 | Tampa, Florida Zero Damages. Reaching the Goal Together. Register by January 10 for Early Bird Pricing CGAconference.com | 866.279.7755 Benefits of Attending The
Developing Technology To Prevent Pipeline Leaks
A consortium of gathering pipeline operators in North Dakota has initiated a program called “iPIPE” (ipipepartnership.com) to develop and demonstrate new and emerging technologies that
Utility Locating With GPR
Tips to get the most out of your data! Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a complementary tool to electromagnetic (EM) pipe and cable locators for
Preventing Pipe Burst With Artificial Intelligence
Every day in the U.S., about 700 water pipes burst, causing damage and disruption and costing millions in repair and replacement. Utilities react quickly and
Industry News – Winter 2018
News BRIEFS • The Nevada Public Utilities Commission added requirements to the state’s “Call Before You Dig” rules in October for both commercial and residential
An Open Letter From An Excavator
Thanks to the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the 811 processes has become more efficient, effective and productive. However, there is always room for improvement and
Public Awareness – Winter 2018
811 Soars to New Heights in Illinois The skies above southern Illinois featured 35 floating globes of color during a busy August weekend of races
The True Cost Of Telco Damages
The cost of cut or damaged communications cable can easily be underestimated when only repair costs are tracked and documented. Improve your understanding of the
Is there an App For That?
Development It is ironic that this same term is used for both software and people. Software development results in a new program or process. People
Social Media – Winter 2018
WHAT DO YOU THINK? This issue’s question: Are you planning to attend the 2019 CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo in Tampa this upcoming
Damage Prevention Hero
Jeff Hall The “Go To” Person for Compliance on Gas Issues for More than a Decade Nominated by Christopher Koch, ZoneOne Locating, Jeff Hall has
Ask The DP Pro – Dan Lucarelli
Q I’m trying to use social media to share the damage prevention message, but it just doesn’t seem to be working. How can I increase my
Shane Keyser
The Giving Back department was developed to highlight individuals who are involved in charitable activities outside of work and to spotlight the organizations they are
The Unsung HEROES of Successful Industry Events
SCOTT LANDES In the pages of this issue, you will see a lot of coverage for different conferences and events. I feel strongly that live
