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Info-Excavation certified ISO 9001: 2015
It is with pride that last November Info-Excavation obtained its new ISO certification. After having been certified ISO 9001: 2009 for 10 years, the transition to the 9001: 2015 standard was meant to be quite natural. We invite you to visit our Website to learn more…
Damage Prevention Guidance for Municipal Operations and Maintenance Activities
The following provides guidance for routine municipal operations and maintenance activities potentially resulting in construction, ground disturbance or vehicle crossings within the vicinity of an NEB-regulated pipeline. Each ground disturbance, construction activity or vehicle crossing is unique and this guidance cannot deal with all cases. Its…
Overview of the 2016-2017 operating year, ending at August 31, 2017
Info-Excavation has ended its operating year with a high increase in locate requests. Excavating work started earlier than usual. Indeed, excavating work has known a steep increase as early as the end of March, with sustainable growth throughout the operating year. The volume of locate requests…
Bill S-229 tabled in the House of Commons
On May 2, 2017, the Underground Infrastructure Safety Enhancement Act was adopted, following its third reading in the Senate. Bill S-229 was introduced by Alberta Senator Grant Mitchel. After its adoption by the Senate, the Bill will officially be introduced in the House of Commons this…
What Is Bill S-229?
To increase worker safety and reduce societal costs of damaged underground infrastructure, we need a mandated, comprehensive Call Before You Dig and Click Before You Dig notification system across Canada. Bill S-229 creates a federal underground infrastructure notification system which will: • Require operators of any…