Here at Enhanced Scanning, we have never thought of our company as just a standalone entity. We are part of a larger industry, and when the industry as a whole makes advancements, it benefits everyone within it. Conversely, when the industry has challenges, we believe it should be a concern to us all. This is why we make a point of getting involved with groups and events that seek to find new solutions, increase safety within the industry, and maybe even challenge the status quo from time to time.
Recently, Enhanced Scanning owner Forrest Sim was asked to participate in a roundtable discussion at an event put on by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). The CGA is a nonprofit organization that, like our company, is dedicated to preventing damage to underground utilities and protecting the lives of those who live and work near them. They regularly organize events that bring together stakeholders in the industry for collaboration, networking, and learning opportunities. This particular event is their Summer Committee Summit, which will take place July 29-30, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
The roundtable discussion in which Forrest will participate is titled “Private Locating: Better Alignment of Interests.” The discussion will center around the free utility locating service (8-1-1) that is funded by the public utilities, and whether or not it serves contractors well. As the system currently operates, there is no incentive for public utility locators to come to a construction site in a timely manner, and contractors have no recourse when locators are late or no-shows. It is the contractor and his or her customers who suffer from delays and downtime. In our roundtable, Forrest and the other participants will discuss how private locators like Enhanced Scanning can alleviate this problem, as well as how the 8-1-1 system might be reformed to better serve contractors.
We are looking forward to a robust discussion on this topic! We think it will be a great opportunity to address some of the challenges in our industry, as well as offer up some potential solutions to improve it.
If you are a CGA member who will be at the Summer Committee Summit, we hope you will stop by our roundtable session (Session 3). Afterwards, come say hello to Forrest. He would love to hear your thoughts on this topic (or any topic related to utility locating).
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