Three cases studies compiled and analyzed by Common Ground Alliance reveal root causes of some underground utility damage. The group identified locating practices as a contributor to more than ...

Damage to underground utilities has descreased in the past year, according to Common Ground Alliance. Its analysis of data submitted to 811 call centers and entered into the Damage Information ...

Utility construction companies rely heavily on their foremen and crews to maintain productivity and complete projects efficiently. While these teams are in the field, there are essential ...

According to Common Ground Alliance’s Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) report, more than 233,810 utility damage events were reported in 2022. The primary causes of these events were digs that ...

A potential disaster is lurking under American streets and soil, and it only takes one misstep for lives to be on the line. Every few minutes, an underground utility line is damaged by excavation ...

Homeowners and contractors can have local utility companies mark buried lines for free by contacting 811 two days before digging PHOENIX — Southwest Gas is reminding the public to call 811 before ...

Tempest Utility Consulting (TUC) has launched Tempest 365, a new app-based system using the Esri platform, for electric utilities to more quickly and accurately assess storm damage and speed up the ...

Woodpecker damage to wooden utility poles is increasing, leading to higher replacement costs and operational challenges for utilities. Strategies such as replacing wooden poles with metal or concrete, ...