With Christmas rapidly approaching and summer already started now is the time to make sure that those conducting excavation works are well prepared for the challenges that this time of year brings.
International studies have shown that worker fatigue commonly brought on by extreme heat and sun exposure can lead to an increase in utility network damages.
Accidental damage to underground utilities is not just an inconvenience, it can be dangerous and costly. Whether you’re on a large construction site or doing a quick DIY project, digging without proper planning is a major risk.
At 11.05am on 1 June 2023, Wellington Electricity’s network protection system cut part of its power supply for safety reasons, causing an outage to 772 homes and businesses across Porirua City.
It’s now officially Safe Digging Month, and with extreme weather this year literally shifting the ground around us, it’s more important than ever to check where underground utilities are before digging.
Safe digging month is here, spring has sprung, and summer is soon, and this is the time of year that excavations really get into full swing with the arrival of improved weather. At beforeUdig we typically see a significant increase in the number of excavation enquiries we receive at this time of year.
Placing a property to market is not normally associated with serious health and safety risks. It's in this stage of marketing, the danger from unseen underground electricity cables and pipes can be a danger to those installing signage and the public.
A seamless network of clean water supply and discharge of wastewater is the backbone of any thriving city. Of course, Auckland is no exception.
Water is a vital force of life. But despite the world being two-thirds filled with water, water supply challenges have been growing in recent times.
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a myriad of businesses all around the world are placed in a tremendous financial burden of keeping up with their business despite the rising trend of the disease. The world is in an uproar around the dreadful virus that is sweeping the entire world. This has resulted in a significant change in the operational standards of many utility industry players.
The construction field is quite demanding, and each professional or individual involved in the field has to understand the importance of preventing underground damage. This is simply about taking care of the buried utilities when undertaking different types of construction and maintenance projects. No matter how careful you may be, the unexpected happens, and accidental strike on underground utility lines may cause damages
How a Road Opening Permitting automation software solution can help reduce your Road Management operations costs and provide greater awareness of works in your road reserve.
Friday 15th February saw the beforeUdig and PelicanCorp teams take to the greens to give back in appreciation to our members and customers in NZ