For me, it’s always the chickadees that mark the coming of spring. After months of cold gray silence, the distinctive “hey, pretty” calls will be there all at once on some random Tuesday morning when I’m taking out the garbage. A few weeks later, the frogs make themselves known likewise seeming to rise up out …
AN ICON in the roadway safety industry is paving the way for engineers new to that field. Marty Weed, a former Washington State Department of Transportation work zone engineer, knew the value of the information he gained and contacts he made at the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Before …
GEOFF ZEISS HAS MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE GEOSPATIAL SOFTWARE INDUSTRY AND MORE THAN 15 YEARS WORKING WITH UTILITIES, COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC WORKS AROUND THE WORLD. Working with “Between the Poles”, Geoff is responsible for tracking the digitization of vertical and horizontal infrastructure in the energy and construction sectors. The list of …
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THE NATIONAL Rural Water Association (NRWA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to training, supporting, and promoting the water and wastewater professionals that serve small and rural communities across the country. NRWA provides training and technical assistance through 49 state affiliated State Rural Water Associations that currently have more than 31,000 utility system members. Rural Water …
NASTT’S 2022 No-Dig Show brought design and engineering experts together for three days of diverse education on the planning, installation and maintenance of utility infrastructure. Discussions and demonstrations on new technologies encouraged and excited attendees to help advance the industry. Hot topics included efficiencies, standards and best practices to move the industry forward.
CONGRATULATIONS TO two outstanding Utility Locators and two Excavators from the state of Nebraska. They were awarded the coveted Golden Spray Can trophy and Golden Shovel trophy at the 2022 Nebraska Safety Summit in front of 1,250 attendees. Awards for 2020 & 2021 were given this year since last year’s event was cancelled by the …
Nebraska Honors 2020 and 2021 Utility Locators and Excavators Read More »
NEBRASKA SAW a record turnout for their Excavation Safety Summit after a year off due to COVID. Hosted by Common Ground Nebraska (CGN) and Nebraska811, the free educational event brought together over 1,250 damage prevention stakeholders from across the state to the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln. The event has seen a significant increase in …
TEXAS 811 launched its 2022 National Safe Digging Month campaign, Some Accidents Can be Avoided in April. During the month of April, the campaign brought awareness of the potential for injuries, property damage, and outages if underground utilities are damaged. According to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) website, if someone calls 8-1-1 …
IN THE OFFICE ■ Review all drawings, plans, engineering blueprints for existing buried facilities ■ Proposed excavation area has been marked in white paint and/or flags ■ Call 811 at least 2-3 business days before excavation (check your state One Call laws) ■ Locate ticket number is posted at the work location ■ Onsite meeting …
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THANK YOU LOCATORS! And thank you to all our industry partners who took time the time to recognize these important industry professionals as we celebrated Locator Safety & Appreciation Week in April. As always, Infrastructure Resources provides sample graphics for stakeholders to use and saw an over 230% increase in engagement! There’s no denying it, …
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