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 Policy Brief: Enhancing Damage Prevention and Infrastructure Resilience
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 CONTACT: Andrew Jefferis, ajefferis@aii.org Washington, D.C, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) […]
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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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Infrastructure Think Tank Releases 50-State Damage Prevention Report Card
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: September 30, 2024 CONTACT: Andrew Jefferis, ajefferis@aii.org Washington, D.C., September 30, 2024 — The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) on Monday [...]
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Improving the Safety of Pipeline Water Crossings
While oil spills and pipeline leaks grab headlines, their notoriety is generally a sign of the rarity of accidents. The accidents that do occur can […]
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Before Safe Digging Month… The Why!
Safe Digging Month is a monthlong collaborative project throughout April to educate and raise awareness for safe digging and utilizing the 811 “call before you […]
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Aii Applauds Bipartisan Safety Commitment in PIPES Act
For Immediate Release December 8, 2023 Contact: Benjamin Dierker, bdierker@aii.org Aii Applauds Bipartisan Safety Commitment in PIPES Act WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 8, 2023) […]
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How Excavation Damage Harms the Vulnerable
The world beneath our feet is vibrant and complex. Although we cannot see it and often do not think about it, tens of millions of […]
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Pipeline Safety Agency Highlights Innovative Technology
Every year, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides funding opportunities to states and stakeholders to improve and protect pipeline safety. One way […]
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Infrastructure Think Tank Applauds, Challenges Common Ground Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (March 9, 2023) – The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) is encouraged by the recent announcement from the Common [...]
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How to Halve Excavation Damages in Five Years
Construction and excavation activity that damages buried infrastructure in the United States is on the rise. For over 10 years, damage numbers have risen – [...]
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More Damage, Most Costs, Less Clarity
The Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report from the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is the definitive word on excavation damage to underground facilities. Stakeholders and […]
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