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Utility Locators

Avoiding the Steep Price of Utility Strikes

The underground landscape of utilities presents both hidden dangers and significant financial risks. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) reports that utility strikes cost the United States approximately $30 billion annually, encompassing direct repair costs, property damage restoration, medical expenses, lost business productivity, and other indirect expenses. These figures underscore the critical importance of precise utility...
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Backing the Future: Updating the Grid and Avoiding Utility Strikes in Arizona, California, and Nevada

As municipalities across the United States endeavor to modernize their electrical infrastructure and extend current grids to encompass previously underserved regions, they encounter a host of formidable obstacles. The presence of outdated grids and inadequate infrastructure not only heightens the risk of blackouts and system failures but also amplifies the susceptibility to climate-induced disturbances such...
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