Utility conflicts represent a risk that should be addressed early during the design phase of the construction project life cycle. Addressing the risk of utility conflicts early, when designs are relatively simple to change, is easier and less expensive than making changes during the construction phase. Information about potential utility conflicts can be used to …
DESIGNERS AND EXCAVATORS initiate the One Call process by placing a ticket through a One Call center. Most One Call centers include a special ticket to address projects that do not include excavation (i.e., a designer’s ticket). Because the planning and design phase precedes excavation activities, coordination of the utilities in a proposed project area …
CHANGE IS HARD! So common sense dictates change is made as easy as is possible, which is the focus of this article. COVID brought many changes, and training that I do was no exception. Pre-COVID work was onsite, i.e., in-person training. Now, I’m being introduced to a virtual classroom and the need to learn the …
Recently, AGC of America conducted an 811 underground utility safety and damage prevention process survey of heavy water/ wastewater, highway/bridge, telecom, gas transmission and distribution, and energy infrastructure contractors. The purpose of the survey is to provide an accurate accounting of the professional excavator/construction industry’s story in the 811 process and to counter erroneous conclusions …
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Telecom systems (excluding fiber optic cables) don’t normally require tracers because the locate signal is applied to the conductor sheaths. However, many principles mentioned in this article still strongly apply. Tracer wire is specially designed to be buried near non-metallic pipes and cables. Some examples are fiber optic cables, poly pipe, fiber glass pipe, PVC …
It’s Time for a New Approach on Tracer Wire and Telecom Locating Systems Read More »
Nepal is uniquely situated between India in the south and China in the north. Being landlocked, the landscape is quite distinct with a beautiful mixture of plains, hills and the mountains. With a total area of more than 91,661 miles and a population of 30 million, it is bigger than 100 other countries. The economy …
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When it comes to damage prevention following a disaster, Ready, Respond, Recover is an easy way to think about what needs to be done to be successful in safe and rapid restoration. The best defense is a good offense, and the first step is always preparation. It is imperative that an electric utility have a …
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Tennessee811 Magazine recently honored Allyson Horner as their Damage Prevention MVP. Horner is the general manager at Gibson County Utility District (GCUD). She has been with the gas company for more than 21 years and in September celebrated her one-year anniversary in the general manager role. She started with GCUD in 2000 as an accounting …
The late Gina Meehan-Taylor, who worked in the Canton office for Ameron Illinois, is being honored by JULIE, who is establishing a Damage Prevention Advocacy Award in her name. Gina was the public awareness supervisor for Ameron Illinois, a past member of the JULIE Board of Directors and a member of the JULIE Public Education …
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