Assessing the conditions of pavement allows for efficient long-term planning of municipal roads and bridges The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) estimates that the Current Replacement Value* of municipal infrastructure in Ontario was $484 billion in 2020, with 35…
DIRT is a Common Ground Alliance acronym for Damage Information Reporting Tool. This tool is used to collect stakeholder’s data regarding excavation incidents that could or have led to utility damage. This information is used to produce an annual DIRT…
Quality Field Data Informs Safe, Efficient Project Design and Construction As infrastructure ages and populations grow, there is a greater need than ever before for accurate, quality field data to inform safe, efficient project design and construction. To ensure project…
Working Safety in the Summer Heat Although it’s been predicted that summer in Ontario will continue to be colder and wetter than normal, we are still experiencing instances of extreme temperature risings which calls for extra precautions to ensure that…
Tick Bite Season Safety Tips Working outdoors particularly in southern Ontario in wooded bushy areas or tall grass can pose a risk of incurring a tick bite. Tick bites are often harmless, in which case they don’t cause any noticeable…
Call or Click Ontario One Call Before You Dig Summer weather is finally upon us and so is digging season where many homeowners will be embarking on renovation projects around their properties. Before you install a pool, begin a new…
Introduction to Subsurface Utility Engineering Why should I incorporate SUE into my project? Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is an engineering practice that makes it possible to more accurately establish the location of buried utilities within a project area. This provides…
Utility Locator Safety Awareness Week – Health & Safety Tips April 22-April 28 is Utility Locator Safety Awareness Week! Each day, Utility Locators face a number of hazards, in doing the important work they do to keep our communities safe…
Tips for Reducing Risk While Winter Driving Across Canada, almost 30% of car accidents happen on snowy or icy roads and 5% of these happen during an active snowfall. With what is predicted to be a long, cold winter ahead…
Leveraging Cutting Edge Utility Locating Technology One of the biggest changes the construction industry has seen over the last two decades is a shift towards relying on technology to enhance construction safety, avoid cost overruns and assist with decision-making. Advances…
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