Whitepapers

A Utility Contractor's Guide to Smart Equipment

Utility work represents some of the most time-sensitive and high-risk projects in the construction industry. With nearly 197,000 underground utility damages reported in 2024 and excavation contractors facing a 38% chance of project delays due to incomplete locates, relying on outdated methods is a massive business risk.

This white paper explores how rapidly evolving technology integrated into modern heavy equipment has changed the equation. Equipment features that were once considered nice to have are now essential tools for writing winning RFPs and keeping projects strictly on budget.

Inside this guide, you’ll discover:

• Maximizing machine control: How integrated 2D and 3D guidance prevents over-digging, speeds up cycle times and helps eliminate accidental utility strikes.
• Predictive maintenance: The ways advanced telematics filters out nuisance codes and utilizes remote diagnostics to proactively keep machines up and running longer.
• Next-gen safety: How AI-driven safety systems actively differentiate between human workers and inanimate jobsite objects to prevent accidents.
• The electric advantage: The competitive bidding advantages of utilizing zero-emission, low-noise equipment in restricted environments.
• The project owner’s perspective: A dedicated guide for municipalities and project owners on how to properly evaluate a contractor’s technological readiness.

Discover how bridging the technology gap can protect your margins and turn high-pressure utility hurdles into repeatable, profitable successes.

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Ultrasonic Meter Diagnostics—What Does the Future Look Like?

Flowmeters are the lifeline of gas measurement operations. While traditional diagnostics offer reliable measurements, new diagnostic data enhancements and features can offer a greater level of accuracy, repeatability, and reliability in ultrasonic flow measurement applications. SICK’s white paper offers an overview of these features for a look into the evolving world of ultrasonic meter technology.

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Transform Data Complexity in the Energy Industry

Across the evolution of every capital project that becomes an operational asset, the intelligence from each knowledge worker's contribution is stored somehow. Digitalization of project requirements, simulation-driven intelligent design, and optimized construction and commissioning makes the volume of that data massive and complex. The potential value that exists within that knowledge base is extremely high. In an industry where assets operate for decades, the ROI of each incremental improvement across its lifecycle can be significant.

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Digital Lifecycle Solution to Improve Productivity in Operations

Intense global competition, explosive market dynamics and the industry’s energy transformation are creating business strains not seen in decades. Industry leaders must build a higher level of digital enterprise competence to become the best in the energy and utilities industry. Learn how to optimize your physical and digital assets to deliver industry-leading performance in the energy and utility sector. Harness information produced during the lifecycle to extract valuable insights and attain management excellence.

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Training the Next Generation of HDD Operators

From the fiber build-out to the increasing demand to replace aging infrastructure, the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market is growing rapidly. Yet, the rise of underground utility projects is leading to a shortage of HDD operators with proper training and the right skill set for the job. Find out how Ditch Witch® HDD training can help solve the complex challenges your crew faces every day.

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