Category: #underground
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CGA Launches National Radio PSA for 8/11 Day Safety
Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national association working to prevent damage to underground infrastructure, today released a new radio PSA to highlight the importance of contacting 811 before beginning digging projects. Nearly 200,000 times each year, buried power, water, internet, natural gas and other utility lines are damaged by digging, costing the U.S. $30 billion annually.…
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Line-Scape, U.S. Army Corps Launch New Alert Service
Line-Scape, a technology leader in underground utility safety and underground visualization, announced a groundbreaking partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to enhance public and contractor safety around Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDs). This first-of-its-kind initiative provides proactive digital notifications to contractors and excavators operating near FUDs, sites once used by the Department…
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How to Choose Underground Services Detection: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Starting a construction project without knowing what lies beneath your property can lead to costly and dangerous mistakes. Accidental strikes on underground utilities often result in expensive repairs, service outages, and even serious safety hazards. Yet many property owners overlook utility detection before breaking ground. Excavation isn’t just about bringing in heavy equipment; it begins…