The first and ongoing phase of the Minnesota Underground Utility Mapping Project Team (UUMPT) was to introduce two leading GPS underground utility locating systems to communities across Minnesota. The goal of introducing these locating systems was to enable facility operators to map utilities more accurately in a timely manner and to increase awareness of this …
Minnesota Pilot Program Update: GPS Enabled Locating Systems Read More »
THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION of Women in Construction (CAWIC) strives to facilitate the success of women in the Canadian construction industry by uniting their voices, knowledge, and resources through the passion of their members and the women they inspire. Established in 1982 as the Toronto Chapter of the U.S. based National Association of Women in Construction …
THE NUCA SAFETY / Damage Prevention Conference, held in Denver, offered the opportunity for members involved in safety and damage prevention to hear from experts on a wide variety of topics that impact the industry and allowed networking with others from across the country. One initiative worth keeping an eye on is the development of …
COMPETITION DAY at the International Utility Locate Rodeo (IULR) featured sunny skies and mild temperatures in Springfield, Missouri, as 75 volunteers from multiple states and industries welcomed 92 competitors from 22 states. Held on December 7 & 8, 2022, this was the second International Utility Locate Rodeo organized and operated by the volunteers of the …
Flingin’ Flags & Sprayin’ Paint at the 2022 International Utility Locate Rodeo Read More »
WITH LONG HOLD TIMES and limited resources in our contact center, we decided to get creative and come up with a campaign that would help drive more people to submit their locate requests online. With this new campaign, we are introducing a new character to the OKIE811 family to help us drive this message. Meet …
The topic of Locator Certification versus Locator Competency has been a debated topic for many years and, more recently, a “hot topic” in the Underground Facility Locating Industry. The Canadian Association of Pipeline and Utility Locating Contractors (CAPULC) has had its challenges with past projects in relation to advancing and uniting training initiatives for locators …
In Australia, the Certified Locator program has been running successfully since 2015. The national program was established following concerns from utility owners about the inconsistency of locating skills and expertise, the damage occurring to their assets, and the risk this posed to workers and the public. They wanted something in place to distinguish professional locators …
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Many years ago, Bob Smith was one of the premier operators of heavy equipment used for excavations. Bob’s name was synonymous with quick, efficient and completing jobs ahead of time. Developers would line up for his service unknowingly. You see, Bob’s methods of digging were unconventional and lacked any known safe digging practices. He would …
It’s your first locate of the day. The address is a small commercial building on a side street a few blocks from city hall. You doublecheck the address and the locate details; as you step out of the truck, you notice a couple of guys lingering at the corner of the block. They don’t look …
Steps for Overcoming a First Amendment Audit in the Field Read More »
Grafton Technologies Inc. has provided broadband, television, and telephone services to the residents of Illinois for over 100 years. Throughout that time, the world of technology has changed dramatically, however, our team at Grafton Technologies Inc. has always remained relevant by adapting to the ever-changing needs of our customers. They want reliable and hi-speed internet …
Grafton Technologies Teams up with Norfield to Create Operational Efficiencies Read More »
