CANADIAN DIRT 2018 In 2018, seven Canadian regions reported damages via DIRT (Damage Information Reporting Tool). On average, 47 damages occurred per workday (assuming 254 workdays per year), 2.6% more than in 2017. Vast networks of conduits and cables lay underground, delivering products and services to today’s society: telecommunication and electrical cables, gas conduits, sewer …
As utilities incur third-party damages out in the field, every piece of evidence compiled during the investigation is important to the future recovery of repair costs on that damage. However, a solid photo set, meticulously compiled with a well-thought-out approach is going to be the most critical component, and the sharpest tool you have in …
Often Difficult, Seldom Impossible A common question asked during de-escalation training sessions is, “When we’re on the job (in the field), more and more people are coming at us in a blind rage. Why is it so hard to get people to calm down and listen to reason?” My typical response is that the answer …
As the largest tonnage port in the western hemisphere, encompassing 54 miles of the Mississippi River, spanning three Louisiana parishes, and receiving 4,000 deep-draft vessels and 55,000 barges on average annually, the Port of South Louisiana is well-positioned to respond to river emergencies. Pipeline strikes are an all too frequent occurrence causing loss of life, …
PALM BEACH Receives FEMA Grant to Bury Utility Lines The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the town of Palm Beach, Florida an $8.5 million grant to remove utility poles and bury overhead power lines. The town was notified in October that they were approved for the money under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. …
In the past two issues of the dp-PRO, we’ve asked you to provide feedback on the magazine and its value to you and the industry. This survey has provided the dp-PRO team some real insights into our readers – both what we are currently doing right for you and what we can make even better …
CCGA’s 7th Annual Damage Prevention Symposium **Members of the CCGA Board of Directors posed for a photo. L-R, Front Row: Stephanie More (Enbridge/Atlantic CGA), Travis Ferguson (Encana), Doug Lapp (Ontario Regional CGA), Todd Scott (Liberty Utilities/ Atlantic CGA), Nathalie Moreau (Info-Excavation), Michelle Tetreault (Alberta CGA), Jackie Jones (Manitoba CGA). L-R, Back Row: Brian Ramor (Canadian …
DR. TOM ISELEY has announced his retirement after more than 40 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of underground infrastructure systems. After receiving his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Purdue in December 1988, he joined the faculty at Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) with a vision to establish a research center to …
IN CONJUNCTION with the DPWG meeting, API organized a damage prevention/public engagement workshop entitled “Engaging in our Future” at Chevron’s offices in Houston, Texas. The workshop, widely attended by damage prevention and public awareness experts, discussed development of innovative solutions to increase enforcement over damage prevention violations and manage “at risk” stakeholders. Presentations focused on …
Utility Information Day Preventing Future Damage Strikes IN AUSTRALIA, Utility Information Day was held in the city of Parramatta on March 19, 2019. The day concentrated on giving utilities and underground asset owners the opportunity to gain knowledge on the emerging technologies regarding the protection of our aboveground and underground networks. There were more than …
