If you're thinking about building a locating crew, you're probably asking two questions: how do you find good utility locating technicians, and how do you train them well enough to avoid costly mistakes? The short answer is that successful locating crews are built around reliable people, consistent field training, and systems that reduce errors before they become utility strikes. A strong building a locating crew strategy is about much more than buying locating equipment. The

Locating mistakes that cause strikes explained. Learn the field errors that lead to utility damage and how contractors can avoid costly incidents

Marking standards and paint codes explained for excavators, locators, and contractors to help prevent utility strikes and jobsite delays