Online Exclusives Annual Report Reveals Increase in Excavation-Related Damages to Utilities According to the Common Ground Alliance’s DIRT Report, utility damage from excavation cost approximately $30 billion in 2019 in the U.S. October 22, 2020
Online Exclusives Producing an Accurate Utility Locate in Any Soil Type No one tool can take on all utility locating challenges. Soil conditions play a factor in equipment effectiveness. Here’s a look at approaches to take whether you’re utilizing ground-penetrating radar or an electromagnetic locator. June 08, 2020
Online Exclusives 5 Key Considerations When Buying a New Excavator If you’re in the market for a new excavator, keep these factors in mind to find a machine that best suits your operations April 20, 2020
Online Exclusives Safe Digging 101: Follow the Fundamentals and Protect Your Crew Good safety practices are at the core of any great utility, so it’s always helpful to revisit the fundamentals that make up a solid safety approach January 16, 2020
Online Exclusives 8 Tips on Caring for a Tracked Excavator From adjusting track tension to problem warning signs, here’s what you need to know to keep your machine in good shape January 09, 2018
Online Exclusives 14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 1 Trench safety expert offers a detailed checklist of things your crews can do to plan for and eliminate dangers February 23, 2016
Online Exclusives 4 Tips to Keep Your Hydrovac Running Proper maintenance on blowers, filter bags can ensure problem-free operation December 21, 2015
Videos Brick Arch Sewer Upgrade No Small Task Take a step back in time as the City of Adrian (Michigan) Utilities Department rehabilitates its old brick arch sewer. December 01, 2015