Insights & Updates
From the Field
Industry insights, case studies, and perspectives on utility locating from our team and leadership.
From the Desk of Lauren
Industry insights, company updates, and perspectives on building a better standard for underground utility work from our President, Lauren Hoyle.
When UV Pipe Repair Is the Right Solution — and When It Isn’t
UV pipe repair is a valuable tool. It’s efficient, minimally disruptive, and in the right situation, it can restore pipe integrity without excavation. But it’s not the right solution for every pipe, every defect, or every project.
What Geode Has Changed and What It Hasn’t
Geode has changed how we collect and visualize underground utility data. There’s no question about that. It gives us stronger positioning, cleaner data capture, and better ways to communicate what we’re seeing in the field. For the right projects, it’s a powerful tool.
Why New Technology Only Matters If You Know How to Use It
There’s no shortage of new technology in the underground utility world. Every year, tools get faster, software gets smarter, and equipment promises more precision than the version before it.