Two industry associations focused on safety issues are combining forces.
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting...
Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Articles
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Spreading the Word About Safe Excavation
Everyone plays a role in preventing damages to underground utility infrastructure. AEM continues to support the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and asks its members to help spread awareness of the need to...
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Spread Awareness About the Importance of Calling 811
As a member of the Common Ground Alliance, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is supporting National Safe Digging Month in April and asking its 1,000-plus...
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Year in Review: The Most-Read Stories of 2020
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.digdifferent.com. If you...
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Happenings - January 2021
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Jan. 24-29Underground Contractors Association of Illinois Annual Convention, Aruba Marriott Resort, Aruba. Visit www.uca.org.
Feb. 4-6National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Annual Convention &...
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Annual Report Reveals Increase in Excavation-Related Damages to Utilities
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the people who dig near...
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Time to Promote Digging Safety
April is National Safe Digging Month.
But this period of excavation safety education will be different this year amidst the conditions created by...
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Happenings - February 2020
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Feb. 10-11
Horizontal Directional Drilling Academy: Mastering Crossing Applications, Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona. Visit www.hddacademy.com.
Feb. 17-20
Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment &...
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Happenings - January 2020
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Jan. 26-31
Underground Contractors Association of Illinois Annual Convention, Grand Fiesta Americana, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Visit www.uca.orgJan. 28-30
Underground Construction...
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Happenings - November 2019
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Nov. 6-7
Pipeline Leadership Conference, Hyatt Regency Houston Intercontinental Airport, Houston. Visit www.plconference.com
Nov. 6-7
National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Safety Directors...
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Adding Hydrovac and Directional Drilling Keeps Company Thriving
First, the company name — Brass Inc. It does not allude to fittings in a hydroexcavator line. When the company was founded...
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Happenings - November/December 2018
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Nov. 1-2
WJTA - IMCA Conference & Expo, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans. Visit www.wjta.org
Nov. 7-8
Pipeline Leadership Conference,...
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Here’s to a Safe Digging Season
As many of you know, April was National Safe Digging Month. It’s meant to bring awareness to the importance of locating utility...
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Dial 811 First, Emphasizes AEM as ‘Safe Digging Month’ Kicks Off
Springtime is a reminder to think safety as construction ramps up in many areas, says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, which actively...














