Ever wondered how to find fiber optic splice locations using the network design? There’s a few age old tricks in here and some new ones. With the amount of. fiber being installed it’s good to get a refresher on this stuff as we build out our damage prevention knowledge! Have a great weekend everyone!RECENT POSTSMay. 06, 2024UA / ISSUE 92May. …
In this interview Mike Twohig from DGT Associates breaks down the history of subsurface utility mapping, talks about bad practice, who should be responsible, and the future of total asset documentation. He reviews 3D deliverables created from many field tools from several ongoing projects.It’s a great listen – make sure to follow LearnGPR for more of these conversationsRECENT POSTSMay. 06, …
April is safe digging month check out this video from KRTV News to find out what that means for 811 and the damage prevention community as well as other stakeholders.RECENT POSTSMay. 06, 2024UA / ISSUE 92May. 03, 2024VHS | HOW TO FIND FIBER OPTIC SPLICE LOCATIONSMay. 02, 2024ARE UTILITY LOCATORS FIRST RESPONDERS?May. 01, 2024FACT CHECK: MYTHS ABOUT UTILITY LOCATINGApr. 29, …
Aii summer intern Jake embarked on a journey throughout Washington D.C. to learn more about college students’ perspectives on #infrastructure. This isn’t just about underground utility infrastructure but the built environment plays a major role in where utilities are located, needed and how they work – so it’s good to zoom out and consider the bigger picture. It’s interesting to hear …
David March CEO of Exergy/Energy joined the Decouple podcast to discuss the sharp decline in power quality from increasing penetration of intermittent generation and the impact its having on mission critical industries and manufacturing. When we think of damage prevention we need to consider what we’re protecting and why. It’s good to have some more rounded knowledge of the grid …
This video is from Gescope TV from Australia. In it they, “…explain the basic science behind Ground Penetrating Radar and how it works to locate hidden utilities, such as pipes and cables. We also provide a step-by-step guide on how to use GPR and discuss the benefits and limitations of this technology. Watch this informative video to learn how GPR …
This video is from YouTube creator Rami Tamimi and who is a passionate surveyor and geodetic engineer. With over 10 years of experience in the land development industry, he has a wealth of knowledge to share and this video on the iPhone 15 Pro’s LiDAR abilities is a great starting point for SUE, utility and locate firms seeking to innovate …
“What’s it like to work as a Subsurface Utility Engineering SUE Tech at Control Point Associates, Inc.? A SUE Tech provides a full range of utility engineering services including private utility locating, ground penetrating radar, concrete scanning, and vacuum excavation. We solve the mystery of what is happening underground.”RECENT POSTSMay. 06, 2024UA / ISSUE 92May. 03, 2024VHS | HOW TO …
“Tractor Time with Tim needed the utilities marks so we could start digging the trenches for the geothermal system. We called 811 – Call Before You Dig. It turns out they don’t mark everything. Craig explains what they mark and what they don’t mark. You have to see him throw the flags! “RECENT POSTSMay. 06, 2024UA / ISSUE 92May. 03, …
“The family-owned business consists of owners Ralph and Sheila Guyton and their sons work in the business with them. They started off working with just the family, rented machines and one truck. Now, they have more than 10 employees, six trucks and six machines of their own.”RECENT POSTSMay. 06, 2024UA / ISSUE 92May. 03, 2024VHS | HOW TO FIND FIBER …