The North Carolina 811 Podcast

Managing communication on large scale projects

Howard Corey and Ann Rushing with North Carolina 811 speak with Chuck Muller with Metronet about managing communication on large scale projects.

1 on 1 with Brian Morehouse - Stoney Benfield

1 on 1 with Brian Morehouse and Safe Digging Sports talks with iRacing driver Stoney Benfield! Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SafeDiggingSports

1 on 1 with Brian Morehouse - Bradley Wilson

1 on 1 with Brian Morehouse and Safe Digging Sports talks with iRacing driver Bradley Wilson! Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SafeDiggingSports

White Lining - Why it's important and how it's done

Learn more at: https://nc811.org/white-lining-2/

NC811, your utility notification center

NC811, we don't mark your buried utilities but we are the first step in the safe digging process. Listen to this short podcast on what 811 does and does not do for you when you plan on digging.

The journey to get to NC811 - By Brian Morehouse

One of our liaisons, Brian Morehouse tells us about about his path to NC811 and why he loves working here.

Reporting a violation of the law in NC

Do you know someone that has violated the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act? You can report them to the North Carolina Underground Damage Prevention Review Board. To learn how the process works let's listen to Louis Panzer, Executive Director of NC811 walk us through it.

5 steps to dealing with difficult people

We have all been there. Someone comes to you, they are angry or unreasonable, and there is nothing you can say that can appease them. Here are some tips to help you out.

Cross Bores - What they are and how to avoid them

A cross bore is the intersection of an existing underground utility or underground structure by a second utility installed using trench-less technology. This results in an intersection of the utilities, compromising the integrity of either or both utility or underground structure.

In rare cases, a gas pipeline may cross through a sewer pipe. If a plumber unknowingly strikes a gas line while cutting through a sewer blockage, natural gas could enter the sewer system, creating a dangerous situation.

5 Steps to a great locate

Have you ever pulled up to a job site ready to dig only to be frustrated by a lack of necessary locates? What can you do to make sure you get the service you want the next time around?

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