Holding Back Disaster features a foreword by former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Mary E. Peters and an afterword by former President of the Common Ground […]
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Damage Prevention
Ahead of National 811 Day, New Book Shows the Stakes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2026 Ahead of National 811 Day, New Book Estimates Up to 1.2 Million Underground Utility Strikes and $150 Billion in […]
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Completing the Ground Disturbance Lifecycle
This analysis was originally featured in the Innovation & Infrastructure Review ______________________________________________________ Completing the Ground Disturbance Lifecycle: Lasting Change Through Professional Accountability and Private […]
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The U.S. House Could Make Pipelines Safer Tomorrow
Pipeline safety is not a partisan issue. It is a public safety issue, an infrastructure issue, an energy issue, and a damage prevention issue. Clearly, […]
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Diving Deeper into Damage Prevention: Protecting Underwater Pipelines and More
Diving Deeper into Damage Prevention: Surveying State Dig Laws to Ensure Rules, Regulations, and Best Practices Adequately Address Submerged Facilities Executive Summary Despite decades […]
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Over 900 Days without a Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Bill
In 2020, Congress let PHMSA, the nation’s primary pipeline regulator, lapse without reauthorization for more than a year. In 2026, the same problem is back, […]
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Measuring the Underground
Measuring the Underground: Advancing a New Estimate for the Total Linear Mileage of Buried Infrastructure in the United States —————— Abstract Trillions of dollars of […]
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Transportation Corridors Can Do More – Colocating Utilities Unlocks the Full Value of Infrastructure
Across the United States, transportation corridors already host an enormous amount of critical infrastructure. Highways, rail lines, and other rights-of-way frequently often carry buried electric […]
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Open Letter: From Data Disputes to Shared Solutions in Excavation Readiness
Open Letter from the Desk of VA811 President and CEO, B. Scott Crawford From Data Disputes to Shared Solutions in Excavation Readiness Virginia 811 […]
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Recognizing National 811 Day: A Shared Commitment to Safe Digging
Today, August 11, the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) joins stakeholders across the country in recognizing National 8/11 Day – a moment to reaffirm […]
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New Report Challenges National Excavation Readiness Narrative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Coordinator Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) info@aii.org | (703) 574-7376 www.Aii.org New Report Challenges National Excavation Readiness Narrative [...]
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New Report Shows Fiber Optics Hold Untapped Infrastructure Potential
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@aii.org New Report Shows Fiber Optics Hold Untapped Infrastructure Potential Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025 –– The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure […]
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New Policy Brief Highlights Untapped Potential of Fiber Optics Beyond Broadband
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@aii.org New Policy Brief Highlights Untapped Potential of Fiber Optics Beyond Broadband Washington, D.C., May 13, 2025 – The Alliance for Innovation […]
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Sponsor Modern Roots March to Engage and Elevate Damage Prevention
Modern Roots March is an original educational and awareness campaign designed by Aii to elevate Damage Prevention. Now in its fifth year, Modern Roots March [...]
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50-State Report Card Shows Great Room for Improvement
In today’s world, daily reliance on buried infrastructure is unprecedented. Beneath our feet lies an intricate network of pipes, cables, and wires—powering our homes, fueling […]
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