EPA releases 7th Drinking Water Investment Survey
The EPA recently released the 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA), providing an outlook on the nation’s water infrastructure over the next
50% of Homeowners planning to dig without requesting a locate in 2022
This was originally sent out as our April 2022 Newsletter April 1st marks the beginning of National Safe Digging Month (NDSM)! And to kick-off the
Proactive Damage Prevention
On our latest podcast, Damage Prevention Consultant Nick Temple sits down and talks about proactive damage prevention methods and proven best practices to protect underground
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) and the Future of Broadband
Chris Thome discusses the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and what it means for the future of high-speed internet access. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, or
Using Emerging Technologies on the ROW
New Department of Transportation regulations are paving the way for use of emerging technology to improve safety of America’s ROWs. In January, the DOT’s Federal
Rhino January 2021 Roundtable | Keeping Jobsites Safe in 2021
We had over 30 people from across the country join us for a Friday afternoon discussion about worksite safety in 2021. ››››››››››››››››››››››››
Rhino Markers Live! November 2020 Roundtable
The CGA recently released a White Paper that shines some light on problems facing the industries we serve. After surveying more than 400 locate technicians,
Problems with Utility Locating and How to Address Issues
This was originally sent out as our December 2020 Newsletter I. CGA in Depth Report The CGA recently released a White Paper that shines some
Tangible Approaches to Improving Pipeline Safety
This was originally sent out as our June 2020 Gas & Oil Industry Newsletter I. Pipeline Safety Report and Plan The American petroleum institute (API)
Pipeline Safety Cannot Be Overlooked
This was originally sent out as our April 2020 Gas & Oil Industry Newsletter I. The New Normal & PHMSA GuidanceThe two phrases I have
Cities want more underground utilities after increased outages
This was originally sent out as our October 2019 Electric Industry Newsletter I. With outages increasing, city advocates for more underground utilities. Experiencing nine major
City receives $8.5 million FEMA grant to underground utilities
This was originally sent out as our October 2019 Telecommunications Industry Newsletter I. City receives $8.5 million FEMA grant to underground utilities The city of Palm Beach,
New Pipeline Rules for Natural Disasters
This was originally sent out as our October 2019 Gas & Oil Industry Newsletter I. New Pipeline Rules for Natural Disasters Just this month PHMSA
Unmarked Water Line Severely Damaged
This was originally sent out as our August 2019 Water Newsletter I. Unmarked Water Line Severely Damaged Earlier this summer, a contractor in Fort Lauderdale ruptured
Avoiding 3rd Party Damages to Improve Reliability
This was originally sent out as our August 2019 Telecommunications Newsletter I. Thousands lose internet after third-party damage On July 3, the internet was down
Preparing for Hurricanes and Preventing Damage to Buried Lines
This was originally sent out as our August 2019 Electric Newsletter I. Preparing for the Storm We are in the middle of hurricane season, and NOAA
New Pipeline Safety Rules at PHMSA, TRRC, COGC, & PAPUC
This was originally sent out as our August 2019 Gas & Oil Newsletter I. New Safety Rules & Regulations New pipeline regulations continue to move
The True Cost of Telco Damages
by Scott Landes (this article originally appeared in the 2019 spring issue of the dp-PRO magazine) Communications companies always recover all their costs when their
#TheScoop: Tolerance Zone
Here’s the scoop: before you dig, its important to know the tolerance zone in your state. Location markings are only estimates, and the exact locations
811 Trapper Hat Giveaway
Minneapolis was host to Super Bowl LII, and during the week leading up to the big game, the Minnesota winter lived up to its reputation.
