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The New Texas811 Website. Smart. Sleek. Powerful.
ON AUGUST 10, 2022, Texas811 unveiled two new websites with a new layout that is easy to navigate. The new sites are another Texas811 initiative
Calendar of Events
January 2023 17-19 World of Concrete (Las Vegas, NV) 24-26 Louisiana Damage Prevention Summit (Baton Rouge, LA) 24-27 API / AGA Joint Committee on Pipeline
ISE Expo 2022
ISE EXPO 2022 marked the 30th Anniversary of a long-standing educational resource within the telecom world. Held in Denver, ISE Expo 2022 provided educational sessions
JULIE Announces Damage Prevention Advocacy Awards
THE BOARD of Directors at JULIE, Inc. recently announced the winners of the first Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Awards. David Tidball, a damage prevention
August 11, 2022, Brought Awareness of the Potential for Injuries, Property Damage and Outages if Underground Utilities are Damaged
ACCORDING TO the Texas Railroad Commission’s Pipeline Damage Prevention program, “Texas has more miles of pipeline than any other state. In reports submitted to the
Educating the Next Generation: Georgia 811’s Digger Dog Program
GEORGIA 811 has been reaching out to the next generation of Georgians for over 15 years with our special safety ambassador, Digger Dog. Digger Dog
Pipeline Task Force Update
The Pipeline Task Force (PTF), a subset of The Council for Dredging & Marine Construction Safety (CDMCS) and Coastal and Marine Operators (CAMO), is a
The Benefits of a Rigorous Utility Investigation for Project Development
There are several risks that might prevent a project from being completed in a safe manner, on time and within the construction budget. These risks
DAMAGE PREVENTION BY DESIGN
A few weeks ago, I was reminded of a story that I read as a child titled “The Ants and the Grasshopper.” The short of
CGA’s Next Practices Initiative
Legendary management consultant W. Edwards Deming once said, “A system must be managed. It will not manage itself. Left to themselves, components become selfish, competitive,
Leveraging Technology to Speed Up Locates
Locate requests not being completed on time continues to be a challenge within the damage prevention industry, according to the CGA 2020 DIRT Report. The
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) provides first responders with a go-to manual to help deal with hazmat
Geoff Zeiss’ Memory Lives on through Research Fund
For over 30 years, Geoff Zeiss devoted his life to the Geospatial industry and community across the world. It was a life focused on the
KOHLBERG & COMPANY TO ACQUIRE 50% STAKE IN USIC
Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, has agreed to sell 50% of United States Infrastructure Corporation (USIC) to Kohlberg & Company, a leading
Damage Prevention Hero – Glen “Cookie” Cook – An Innovator and Driver of Energy Queensland Initiatives
GLEN “COOKIE” COOK IS A PASSIONATE POWERLINE SAFETY ADVOCATE. HE IS CURRENTLY A PRINCIPAL COMMUNITY SAFETY SPECIALIST FOR ENERGY QUEENSLAND WITH CLOSE TO 30 YEARS
Your Role in RECOVERY
STORM SEASON is upon us and whether the weather is quiet or active, it affects your role, position, and operations. How do you recover? What
Updated API Standard for Pipeline Public Awareness Programs Enhances Public Safety
On August 11, 2022, “National Call Before You Dig” day, the American Petroleum Institute (API) released an updated standard for pipeline public awareness programs, which
Introduction to APGA
THE AMERICAN PUBLIC GAS ASSOCIATION (APGA) is the only trade association that solely represents the interests of public gas systems at the legislative and regulatory
2022 Damage Prevention Hero of the Year
Ketha Molina (Spring, 2022) An Unrivaled Commitment to a Culture of Safety. Ketha Molina is the Senior Damage Prevention Manager for Texas811, Vice President
From the Publisher – Saving Lives Through Education
Our mission at Infrastructure Resources (IR) is “Saving Lives through Education™”, which is reflected in everything we do, including dp-PRO magazine. The magazine launched in
