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Damage Prevention Week: March 22-28, 2021
Damage Prevention Week: March 22-28, 2021 THE 2021 GLOBAL Excavation Safety Conference Global ESC will mark the 18th annual assemblage of damage prevention and excavation
Let Me Give You Some Space
For Valentine’s Day, I went on a weekend getaway to Wisconsin. Snowshoeing with my fiancé at a quiet resort, I reveled in the chance to
Global Perspective – Digital Skills in Construction
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES and the pneumatic nail gun are arguably the biggest changes the construction industry has seen in living memory. These technologies helped tradespeople do
MISS DIG, Michigan’s One Call Notification Center, Develops a New Marine Ticket Platform.
The State of Michigan is a unique place, with vast waterways that are used for many purposes. From tourism to recreation, transportation to industry, our
Association Spotlight – Florida Utility Coordinating Committee
THE FLORIDA UTILITY Coordinating Committee (FUCC) was established in 1932 as a confederation of all public and private utilities, transportation engineers, utility coordinators, contractors, state,
Giving Back – Laurie Mariner: Mayo Clinic Hospice Volunteer
LAURIE MARINER drove past a sign for hospice care during her lunch break. That’s all it took. She called Mayo Clinic Hospice later that
Closing Gaps in Damage Prevention with New Best Practices and First-Ever Online Training. Coastal and Marine Operators (CAMO) Focuses on Marine Damage Prevention.
The United States has a wealth of natural resources; everything from habitat to petroleum reserves is unequalled. Many U.S. citizens work in fishing, marine, waterways
ORCGA 2019 DIRT Report
Preserving Ontario’s Infrastructure is the mission of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance. Vast networks of conduits and cables lie underground, delivering products and services
Working Safe and Staying Healthy.
Cliff Meidl will be moderating the Electrical Safety Summit at the 2021 Global Excavation Safety Conference. I am excited to partner once again with Infrastructure
The Best Excavation Method: Hydro, Air or Both?
Today’s vacuum excavators offer a range of versatility to meet new demands In the old days, installing underground utilities usually began with open cutting along
Pandemic’s Ripple Effect Hits Sewer Systems
When the coronavirus pandemic began there was one news story that seemed to dominate headlines across the nation: Toilet paper shortages. By mid-March, as the
Utilizing GPR to Identify a Water Main Break
A success story of technology being used in the contracting world With innovating technology, it is now possible to identify a break in a water
Industry News
KorTerra Announces Key Executive Changes KorTerra, Inc., a SaaS utility damage prevention software solutions provider located in Minneapolis, MN, announced in April the appointment of
Leading When Everything Sucks
Uncertainty. Instability. Discomfort. All circumstances that could be described as the times in which everything sucks. Yet, in each, leadership is still needed. And while
ON-TIME LOCATES
AS METRONET BUILDS OUT ITS 100% FIBER NETWORK in communities near you, we see the damage prevention world from every angle. This article focuses on
STRESS REDUCTION
Go From Worrier to Warrior! STRESS. We all know it. We’ve all felt it, especially these past few weeks. But, what can we really do
A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A LIAISON
I spent roughly 25 years in the utility business before joining NC811 in February 2018. After taking on other roles over the previous few years,
Locator Spotlight: The Lifecycle of a Locate Request
Locator Spotlight: The Lifecycle of a Locate Request What happens to your locate request in the three working days after it’s submitted? Many contractors don’t
SOCIAL INITIATIVE
#locatorsafety The significance of locator safety underwent a transformation upon the arrival and rapid spread of COVID-19. Locators continued their work, now as essential workers,
Publisher’s Column: Coping with the “New Normal
COVID-19 has left all of us looking for a way to balance our “new normal” with what “used to be.” Many of us look back
Damage Prevention Hero: Ed Landgraf
Ed Landgraf, Marine Protector BRENT SALTZMAN, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOUISIANA 811, CLAIMS HE CAN’T SAY ENOUGH POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT ED LANDGRAF. “HE’S ONE OF THE
ONE CALL RESPONSE TO COVID-19
No industry has been left unscathed by the far-reaching effects of COVID- 19, and that includes the many facets of the damage prevention industry. One
INDUSTRY NEWS XTRA
Alberta One-Call and Alberta Common Ground Alliance to Merge The Board of Directors representing Alberta One Call (AOC) and Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) have
LEADING PEOPLE
Leading When Everything Sucks Uncertainty. Instability. Discomfort. All circumstances that could be described as the times in which everything sucks. Yet, in each, leadership is
As Long AS YOU’RE HERE…
As a private utility locator, my day differs from that of a contract locator. While they typically work from a laptop containing an ever-refilling queue
Pre-Excavation Checklist
Before EVERY Excavation IN THE OFFICE ☐ Review all drawings, plans, engineering blueprints for existing buried facilities ☐ Proposed excavation area has been marked in
Mapping the Underworld Initiative: A 25-Year Vision
Buried utilities are vital for the functioning of today’s cities as they provide gas, water, electricity, broadband and the removal of sewage and surface water.
One Call Spotlight: OHIO811
Each year, representatives from OHIO811 and their member utilities participate in dozens of trade shows and community events across the state of Ohio. They interact
Why Offer Online Education to Excavators
WE OFTEN HEAR about different learning styles and working to accommodate a diverse workforce, but it’s more difficult to know how to go about doing it.
Public Awareness – Special Locate 2020
JJ Harrison: Rodeo Clown, 811 Advocate 4 million people. 325,000 miles. 8 years. 1 JJ Harrison. ALWAYS THE CLASS CLOWN at heart with a passion for
Calendar of Events – Special Locate 2020
April 1-3 FUCC Spring Meeting (Ocala, FL) 3, 4 JJ Harrison – Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo (Kissimmee, FL) 5-9 NASTT No-Dig Show (Denver, CO)
Training For Your GPR System
Over the last 15 years, GPR systems have become easier to operate, with simplified menus and more capabilities in the field. Still, it is important
ORCGA DPT Certification Program
UTILITY LOCATING IDENTIFIES AND MARKS underground public and private utilities, including sewer and water, electric, oil and gas, telecommunications, fiber optics, and more. Locators provide detailed
New Excavation Damage Prevention Recommendations for Cross Bore Risk Reduction
The Cross Bore Safety Association (CBSA) and numerous participating organizations and individuals have combined efforts to assemble the most comprehensive collection of recommendations to date
Locator Safety Awareness and Appreciation Week
Utility locators are the backbone of the underground infrastructure industry. Making timely, accurate marks keeps the public safe, protects infrastructure, and allows every other sector
Solving Tracer Wire and Telecom Locating Issues
Many problems related to accuracy on tracer wire and telecom wire locate systems are directly related to a poor understanding of locating principles. To minimize
Lack of Adequate Enforcement Undermines Damage Prevention
Excavation contractors work tirelessly to perform exemplary work while providing a safe and effective work environment. Damage prevention is, and always has been, a big
The Buried Truth about Human Factors
In June of 1983 my life changed forever. I was 26 at the time. Like many 26-year-olds, my Sundays usually bled into my Mondays and