Aleksandr·Sep 18, 2025The True Cost of a Shovel Stroke: Why Proactive Damage Prevention is Non-NegotiableOne Wrong Move: The Story of a Utility Strike
Utility Scoop·Jan 4, 2024Pre-plan for Success in 2024 — Shane’s ScoopUtility locating is one of the most pivotal elements in ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in project execution. There are…
Utility Scoop·Oct 5, 2023LESSONS FROM AVIATIONI was thinking the other day about how we can transfer skills between jobs and then I wondered how we could implement that mindset in…
Utility Scoop·Oct 5, 2023USING AI TO FIX 811?I asked ChatGPT, “What is one feature that could improve the current One Call / 811 system?”
Utility Scoop·Oct 5, 2023ARE ENBRIDGE GOING TO TAKE DOWN ONE CALL?Enbridge recently announced that they would be charging $200 for locates. Over the last week I’ve heard a lot of consternation over this…
Utility Scoop·Oct 5, 2023BEYOND 811 ⚡️ NoDamageMost of us can appreciate the fact that utility locating protects utilities and keeps the surrounding community safe. But have you ever…
Utility Scoop·Oct 14, 2022Utility Alert / Issue 19This has been a busy week for us here at Competers, but we’re glad to be back with another Utility Alert. Here’s our top 10 stories from…
Utility Scoop·Sep 23, 2022Utility Alert | Issue 16Here’s 10 of this weeks top stories in the Utility Locate and Damage Prevention industries:.
Utility Scoop·Jun 24, 2022Utility Alert / Issue 3It’s Friday again and Utility Alert is here to round out your week! Check out this weeks 10 alerts and feel free to share or comment.
Utility Scoop·May 26, 2022Mapping out the FutureUtility Locates and mapping go hand in hand and as the industry continues on the road to zero damages we expect the need to improve…
