A Risk-Based Approach to Watermain Renewal Modelling
In 2016, WSP Canada developed a...
New Technologies Help Mitigate Cross Bore Damage
“At 8:53 a.m. on Aug. 29, 1976, an...
ACCOUNTABILITY: Working with your PUC
On January 1, 2016, Ohio began its new enforcement provision for excavating near underground...
Leveraging The “Internet Of Things” For Damage Prevention
Most of the applications for the Internet of Things (IoT) are still in the incubation stage....
Louisville Gas & Electric Marks Gas Lines Electronically
Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) is employing new technology in its continuous efforts...
Locate your leaders
In an industry known for a myriad of technical gadgets designed for precise location, a...
Damage Prevention Hero – Stephanie Menning
Stephanie MenningA Dedication to Damage Prevention that Inspires
The DBYD Infrastructure Damage Reporting System (IDRS)
In 2013, the Association of Australian Dial Before You Dig Services (DBYD) introduced a national...
Preventing Damages by Using PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
THE 2016 CGA DIRT REPORT clearly shows that the percent of excavation damages caused by no...
Location Specific & Automated Messaging Addresses Unsafe Excavation Practices
Utilities are implementing technologies used in other industries to improve situational and...
Journey Into Damage Prevention
Late in August of last year, I was hired to work as Business Development Consultant for my family’s...
The Cost of Pipe Breaks: New Knowledge for Improved Risk Management
The need to re-invest in our drinking water infrastructure has been a growing concern for water...
Damage in the Name of Prevention: Examining the Costs of Fiber Tracing Material
Selecting armored fiber optic cable for direct burial or a tracer wire element to install with your...
Not All Momentary Thermal Hazards Are Equal
There is a strong misconception in the workplace that all flame resistant (FR) clothing is designed...
ComEd Looks to the Future of Drones
Many electric utilities leverage Unmanned Air-craft Systems (UASs or drones). Commonwealth Edison...
