IPC Case Studies and Articles:
Legislative and Culture Changes in Nevada Helps to Minimize Damages to Utility Assets
By: Jay Rendos, Continuum Capital
Introduction
In 2024, Nevada received $3.5 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to enhance communities across the state. The investment will help Nevadans build stronger communities. With any project that requires breaking ground, it’s critical to protect the integrity of the existing utility lines that stakeholders depend on every day by implementing initiative-taking damage prevention procedures amidst growth.
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Balanced Enforcement & Third-Party Enforcement Board in Colorado Helps to Minimize Damages to Utility Assets
By: Jay Rendos, Continuum Capital
Introduction
Colorado’s dig law, established under Title 9-1.5 of state statute, was created to prevent injury and damage to underground infrastructure by requiring excavators to notify Colorado 811 before digging.
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Addressing Systemic Inefficiencies in the Damage Prevention Process
By: Jay Rendos, Continuum Capital
Failures in the nation’s 811 system, designed to prevent damage to underground utility lines, are leading to $61 billion annually in waste and excess costs, and additionally creating unnecessary public safety hazards.
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Contractor Self-Locating with Trenchless Installation for Safety and Production
By: Jay Rendos, Continuum Capital
Introduction
The Infrastructure Bill, Inflation Reduction Act, and increasing demand for utility services of all type is pumping billions of dollars into the construction economy nationwide – demanding greater use of trenchless technology and exposing existing facility to damage risks.
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