Tag: Utility
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CASE Construction Equipment to Showcase Electric and Compact Machines at The Utility Expo 2025
CASE Construction Equipment will showcase a full lineup of machines for utility crews at The Utility Expo 2025, October 7-9, at booth K277. The display will feature electric models, compact equipment and heavy-duty machines built for both tight urban spaces and large-scale projects. For jobs requiring minimal noise and emissions, CASE’s electric models include the…
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Utility Expo Launches Women’s Leadership Workshop for 2025
The Utility Expo will host a two-day workshop focused on career advancement for women in the utilities industry. The ADVANCE Program for Women in Utilities Workshop will be held Oct. 7–8, 2025, during the first two days of the expo in Louisville, Ky. Attendance is limited to 250 participants per day, and registration is $149…
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38 PRETTY Home Utility Tech Items—Doorbells, Thermostats, Smoke Detectors—No Need To Hide These
Two weeks ago, I came out swinging with a post entitled “Design Hot Take: Can Designers Stop Trying to Hide Everything Useful?” In that piece, I went off about hiding things like thermostats and doorbell chime boxes behind art, routers, and remotes inside faux boxes, photoshopping things like outlets and cords out of images…the home…
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RodRadar and Lynch Partner to Bring Utility Strike Prevention Technology to UK Construction
RodRadar is entering the UK market through a partnership with Lynch Plant Hire, bringing its Live Dig Radar (LDR) technology to construction sites nationwide. The system, embedded in excavation equipment, uses real-time ground-penetrating radar to detect and alert operators to underground utilities during digging. The move aims to address a costly challenge for the UK…
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RodRadar, Lynch Partner to Cut UK Utility Strikes with Radar
RodRadar, a pioneer in excavation safety and utility strike avoidance, has officially entered the UK market in alliance with Lynch, one of Britain’s leading plant hire companies. It is introducing its patented Live Dig Radar® (LDR), an innovative, AI-powered, real-time system embedded in excavation equipment that can automatically detect and alert operators to underground utilities while digging…
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How Utility Locating Services Prevent Costly Delays
Digging into the ground without knowing what lies beneath can quickly turn into a costly mistake. Many utility lines like gas pipes, water mains, and electrical cables are buried underground. If one of these is hit during construction or landscaping, it can stop the project, cause serious damage, and lead to unexpected bills. That’s why…
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Alconex takes utility connections digital with in-house app
“The solution benefits are clear: improving communication, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data integration across the team. The delivery and adoption of this tool is fantastic and clearly communicated the strong ROI. “The in-house development of this application is commendable. It demonstrates significant utility and appears to be well-received by teams, yielding optimal outcomes.” View the…
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10 utility room extension ideas to add space and value
There are so many ways in which utility room extension ideas can benefit a household – from helping homeowners manage the mess of mucky pets, to providing somewhere to get laundry clean and dry. However, those currently without one can find making space for their dream utility room design tricky – which is where the…
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Adding a utility room to your garage: What to know before you do it
If you’re looking to reclaim space inside your home, converting your garage – or part of it – into a utility room is a great way to take the pressure off your kitchen or hallway. As garage conversions go, it’s a relatively straightforward project, and one that can deliver real day-to-day benefits. Whether you’re planning…