We’re thrilled to share that Competers has been acquired by Urbint, a leader in AI-powered solutions for infrastructure safety and resilience. Our customers can expect the same great service they always have, and more! Our CEO, SHANE HART, had this to say: “Teaming up with Urbint gives us a larger platform and advanced new technology that will help us make …
UA / ISSUE 122
We’ve got some exciting news coming this week, but to tide you over here’s 10 of the biggest stories from the last week: Utility wants to bypass Tucson law keeping power lines underground. Now there’s a lawsuit: READ 5 things I’m thankful for this year!: READ The Future of Underground Mapping: READ Equipment Operators: READ Trench Emergencies and the First-Arriving …
VHS | EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
The underground excavation industry offers an exciting and rewarding career path for those who thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments. As highlighted in the above video, becoming an equipment operator is more than just operating machinery – it’s about precision, safety, and contributing to critical infrastructure projects. From using advanced technology to excavate underground spaces to ensuring utilities remain undisturbed, equipment …
5 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR
It’s Thanksgiving, and so I wanted to write a brief reflection on the things that make our lives better in this industry. In the world of damage prevention and utility management, it’s easy to get caught up in the challenges, but there’s also so much to be grateful for. This year, I’m focusing on the “5 T’s” that I’m most …
UA / ISSUE 121
Welcome to this weeks Utility Alert here’s the latest utility and damage prevention news: Why Lahaina residents fear town could burn again: READ Why Vacuum Excavation Has Been Slower to Take Off in the U.S. Compared to Canada: READ Transforming The U.S. Grid: Two Decades Of Utility Investment And Modernization: READ Going deeper with GPR: READ Unlocking productivity with digital …
WHY VACUUM EXCAVATION HAS BEEN SLOW TO TAKE OFF IN THE US
The first rule of doing business in the US is “don’t mention that you’re Canadian.” A few people have told me that in jest but there might be some truth to it. I’ve lived on both sides of the border and it’s surprising how similar and yet how different some things are. (Who remembers smuggling Kinder Eggs?) One thing that …
GOING DEEPER WITH GPR
I’m always looking to learn more and educate myself – every day truly is a school day for me, which probably means I should have paid more attention in school. Recently, as more customers have been mentioning GPR and sharing the unique ways they’ve been using it, I decided it was time to dive deeper. It’s funny how we often …
UA / ISSUE 120
“A precautionary approach must be taken when breaking ground.” Grid infrastructure investments drive increase in utility spending over last two decades: READ Leveraging Satellite Data for Proactive Damage Prevention and Infrastructure Protection: READ Summit one step closer to pipeline construction with North Dakota permit: READ Study on intelligent recognition of urban road subgrade defect based on deep learning: READ Duke …
VHS | INSTALLING UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AN AIRPORT
Construction projects rarely go off without a hitch, and that’s part of what makes them exciting. In a recent video update, the Sy-Con team in Northwest Arkansas shared their progress on an ambitious infrastructure project, detailing the trials, triumphs, and team spirit that drive success. Setting the Scene: Sewer Install Meets Airport Access Road The project revolves around installing critical …
LEVERAGING SATELLITES FOR DAMAGE PREVENTION
I was reading through this twitter/X thread a few days ago about the options for quantifying damages in conflict zones using satellite images. User @yohaniddawela put together a really good overview which is worth reading. The technology is called Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) and his overview got me thinking about how we could use this technology for damage prevention. …