On December 11, 2025, a natural gas pipeline incident in Ashland (near Hayward, CA) escalated into a serious explosion and fire. At least one home was destroyed, others were damaged, and six people were taken to the hospital. Authorities reported a third-party construction crew struck an underground gas line around 7:35 a.m. Crews worked to […]
A single mistake in the field can bring an entire project to a halt, as striking an unmarked or mislocated utility does more than damage equipment. It risks injuries, costly repairs, and days of lost time. The Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) 2024 DIRT Report analyzed nearly 197,000 unique damages, showing a slight increase from the previous […]
Reliable pipe locators do more than help field crews avoid buried utilities. They keep work on schedule, safeguard your team, and prevent costly disruptions. Allocating budget for dependable locators ensures you protect both your people and your bottom line. Planning for 2026 is an ideal time to confirm that your crews are equipped with accurate, […]
Every construction project, every landscaping job, every municipal repair carries with it an invisible threat that some can underestimate. Beneath the ground’s surface lies a complex network of utilities – a labyrinth of pipes, cables, and conduits that can transform a routine dig into a catastrophic event in mere seconds. As we move further into […]
As we’re already now to the holidays, we’re reminded that spring will be here before we know it. For home and business owners, this means updating their properties with new landscaping and season-appropriate flowers for an inviting look to all visitors. Springtime is a popular time to start landscaping projects since in many parts of […]
Trench safety is a critical concern in construction and excavation work. Understanding and implementing proper safety measures like well-maintained equipment can literally save lives. The Weight of the Matter Did you know that a single cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car? This immense weight makes trench collapses one of the […]
PERFORMING THE PIPEHORN SAFETY SWEEP Performing a sweep of an area with a Pipehorn is helpful when you need to quickly find all conductors in the area. It is useful to do this before digging in an area just to be sure there are no conductors that were missed during the locate. One person holds […]
