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2023 DIRT Report Sneak Peak

I am at the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Summer Committee meetings this week where the focus has been on Top Damage Root Causes. As a co-chair for the OCSI Committee, I got a sneak peek at some of the findings in the not yet released 2023 DIRT Report. I think it will be worth a read and I will share the link as soon as it is publicly available. One of the key findings: Excavators report facing disproportionate challenges with unmarked facilities and inaccurate, outdated facility maps compared to most other stakeholders.

A theme I’ve noticed in the different CGA committees: The intersection of solutions for all stakeholders centers around data. It’s starts with aligning the stakeholders around asking the right questions. The right question will lead us to the right data, and then we leverage! We’ve already made so much progress, but I see major breakthroughs coming in the following areas:

  • Accurate Mapping and Location Services
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts
  • Enhanced Communication and Coordination

As we continue to drive breakthroughs in these areas, all stakeholders benefit. Not only are the nation’s critical assets protected at a higher level, damages and costs will both go down. The safety of job sites will be enhanced and compliance and documentation will improve. These are exciting times to be a part of this industry. We get a front row seat to an industry transformation that most only read about.

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