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“What initially struck me as unique about the Common Ground Alliance continues to surprise me today — that so many companies across so many industries can agree on a common goal and work together toward that common goal.” – Sarah Magruder Lyle GPR + GPS reveals the underground world – 🔗 DroneDeploy begins drag-and-drop PPK processing for DJI drones – …

VHS | HOME EXPLOSION IN WOODSTOCK

“On October 9, 2023, at 12:35PM, the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area of N. Tryon Street and Lincoln Street for the smell of natural gas in the area. Firefighters arrived a short time later and determined a contract crew working in the area had stuck a 2-inch gas main inside a sewer line. Nicor arrived approximately 30 minutes …

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“Let’s aim for improved reliability and accuracy in the location of underground utility infrastructure mapping records and supporting data” ‘Streets don’t normally blow up’: 🔗 How GPR Helps Finding Utilities or Cables In Concrete Safe and Easy: 🔗 Using Blockchain for Damage Prevention: 🔗 VHS – Mastering the art of daylighting: 📺 Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association Announces Board of Directors, Officers: 🔗 The Utility …

VHS | MASTERING THE ART OF DAYLIGHTING

“One of the key takeaways from the conversation was the concept of “daylighting” or “exposing utilities.” Chris explained that these terms are industry jargon for the process of uncovering underground utilities to locate and work on them safely. Ditch Witch offers a range of solutions, including their product, which can stand alone or complement their existing portfolio. The company’s goal …

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We’re back! Here’s the top 10 stories from the last week…   Google Fiber shares guidance for state broadband leaders: 🔗 Read $5.5 B added to Illinois economy through utility contracts with diverse suppliers: 🔗 Read The RoundTable 2023 Live from the Texas 811 Damage Prevention Summit!: 📺 Watch Top 10 Damage Prevention Apps: 🔗 Read Trenchless Technology Announces 2023 Projects of the Year: 🔗 …

VHS | LIVE FROM TEXAS 811

Join us for The RoundTable 2023 Live from the Texas 811 Damage Prevention Summit Sponsored by UtilocateRECENT POSTSDec. 13, 2024VHS | TINY ROBOT STAKEOUTDec. 12, 2024MY 2025 OUTLOOKDec. 09, 2024UA / ISSUE 123Dec. 06, 2024VHS | DIVERSIFIED UNDERGROUND AT THE SUE MEETINGDec. 06, 2024WHY WE JOINED URBINT

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Wow this year is flying, we’re already into October! This week we’re going to the Texas811 Damage Prevention Summit so look out for our team there. Here’s the news: Live report from the Utility Expo: READ Tilson Offers This Construction Software Advice to Fellow Utility Contractors: READ USIC Announces Leadership Changes: READ Utility worker killed in trench collapse in San …

VHS | PORT ARTHUR PIPE LEAKS

“Director of Water Utilities Calvin Matthews says the city’s aging infrastructure struggles when the ground moves.” Aging infrastructure is a huge problem in the US. Damage prevention goes further than just locating we need to find these pipes than are going to burst before they do so and replace them! Sponsored by UtilocateRECENT POSTSDec. 13, 2024VHS | TINY ROBOT STAKEOUTDec. …

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We’re in Louisville, KY this week for The Utility Expo – let us know if you’re in town! Underground utilities, more reliable and lasting, still slow to take root around valley: READ 811 & Sewer Line Fix: WATCH Shane Hart – More regulations?: READ 2022 DIRT Report out now!: READ Sewer Safety Week warns of threat from crossed lines: READ …

VHS | 811 & SEWER MAIN FIX

@HandsomeorHandy tackles a sewer line that needs fixing by calling 811 and get the area located and then beginning work. “Digging up a yard and fixing a break in the main sewer line. #HandsomeOrHandy #Handyman #Plumbing.”RECENT POSTSDec. 13, 2024VHS | TINY ROBOT STAKEOUTDec. 12, 2024MY 2025 OUTLOOKDec. 09, 2024UA / ISSUE 123Dec. 06, 2024VHS | DIVERSIFIED UNDERGROUND AT THE SUE …