dp-PRO 2020 Winter
Publisher’s Column
Welcome to the 50th Issue of dp-Pro! When we published our first issue of dp- PRO (Damage Prevention Professional back then), we didn’t know a lot about publishing a magazine, but we definitely knew there was a real need in the underground utility industry. Back then, and still today, many fine publications addressed the industries …
Calendar of Events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events have rescheduled or transitioned to a virtual event. Be sure to verify the status of all events you are planning to attend. December 2020 7-10 Internal Corrosion for Pipelines – Advanced, in-person session by NACE (New Delhi, India) 14-18 In-Inspection by NACE (Houston, TX) 14-18 NAPSR National Meeting …
Canadian Locators, Inc. Earns Alberta Construction Safety Association Award
Canadian Locators, Inc. was awarded a renewal of its Certificate of Recognition (COR), based on successful completion of an external audit through certifying partner, the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA). COR is awarded to employers who participate in the voluntary Alberta government program, Partnerships in Injury Reduction. A COR means that an employer’s health and …
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAUNCHES NEW CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(Nevada Today) – The University of Nevada has developed a new Construction Management Minor that will be housed in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. For over a decade, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) worked with the College of Engineering to create a minor in construction management. The Construction Management Minor has been developed …
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People’s Gas Introduces New “Ambassadog” for Safe Digging
(Lawndale News) – People’s Gas announced in August that “Oscar” has been elected the company’s “Ambassadog” for safe digging in the utility’s “Doggone It!” photo contest. Oscar won a fierce online battle with 10 of Chicago’s canine companions. Oscar will help educate community members about the importance of safe digging and to call 811 before …
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APGA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD DIRECTORS
The APGA announced the election of new Board Directors, Ray Keable of LandPartners and Jonathan Spink of Jemena, at their Annual General Meeting. Keable and Spink will join Kevin Lester, Wendy Oldham and Leon Richards, who were all reelected to the board. Donna McDowell from Quanta Service Australia was elected as Vice President by the …
Day of the Dozers Goes Virtual with a $100,000 Goal for Children’s Minnesota
Day of the Dozers is a hands-on event for children, giving them the experience of operating a piece of construction equipment with a trained and experienced operator while helping to raise funding for Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. A special thank you to all past supporters of Day of the Dozers. With your generosity, …
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One Key Question Every LIFE Guard Must Ask
I never planned to be a safety director. I think my path was chosen for me through a series of circumstances that started when I was 16 years old and landed my first official job. Back then, I was a lifeguard at a public pool in my South Dakota hometown, and I continued to lifeguard …