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Utility Investigation Training

Utility-related challenges continue to pose significant obstacles for infrastructure projects. With federal infrastructure investments driving a surge in excavation-related activities, professionals must understand the best practices, industry standards, and advanced tools necessary to prevent increases in costly utility conflicts, project delays, and safety hazards.

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Kristen Miller Appointed to Colorado’s Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission

T2 Utility Engineers (T2ue) is proud to share that Kristen Miller, PE, has been appointed by the Governor of Colorado to serve on the state’s Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission for the 2025-2028 term. Kristen was nominated by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado and selected for appointment by the outgoing Commission. She will represent engineers on this influential commission focused on underground utility damage prevention and public safety.

John Poff Takes 1st Place in 2024 International Locate Rodeo – Telecom Division

Congratulations to John Poff (pictured above on the far left), T2 Utility Engineers SUE Supervisor Oakville, Ontario, on his first place finish in the 2024 International Locate Rodeo, sponsored each year by the Missouri Common Ground Alliance! He showed his expertise handling the rigorous challenges with quality, accuracy and speed to beat out 15 competitors from around North America.

T2 Utility Engineers Acquires GeoScan Subsurface Surveys, Inc

T2 Utility Engineers, Inc. has acquired GeoScan Subsurface Surveys, Inc. (GeoScan), a leading provider of utility locating, Subsurface Utility Engineering, GIS Utility Mapping, Geophysics, Surveying, and GPR services in British Columbia with three locations. In business since 2011, GeoScan is recognized for innovative approaches and the quality of their services. The GeoScan team will expand T2ue’s reach across Western Canada as the combined teams provide a full range of SUE, utility locating, GPR and GIS services to support client needs across British Columbia and Western Canada.

AI Use in Subsurface Utility Engineering

Blaine Hunt, Professional Engineer at T2 Utility Engineers, recently delivered a well-received presentation at this year’s 2024 UESI Pipelines Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, focusing on the issues that should be considered when assessing the increasing application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in engineering.

T2 Utility Engineers Acquires Applied Professional Services

T2 Utility Engineers has acquired Applied Professional Services, Inc. (APS), a leading provider of utility locating services in Washington and Oregon, effective March 31, 2023. APS provides a suite of utility locating services, including utility designating, vacuum excavation, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and video pipe inspection services (CCTV) to clients across the region. APS will continue to provide those services as well as supporting the expansion of T2 Utility Engineers’ Subsurface Utility Engineering services in the Pacific Northwest. In business since 1996, APS’ experienced team is recognized for the high quality of their work and for developing long-standing client relationships.

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