Ten years ago, preparation meant a paper site plan, a checklist taped to a clipboard, and some caution tape around the trench. Today, on a lot of sites, a foreperson… [Read More]
Advancing Safety Through Technology in Utility Contracting
Disaster Preparedness For Utility Contractors: 3 Risks To Prepare For
The wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres in LA, in January this year, had a side story: The area’s electric utilities found themselves under tremendous scrutiny and lawsuits filed blamed… [Read More]
Protecting Your Utility Crew and the Public During Excavation
Picture this: A crew is halfway through trenching for a fiber line on a quiet suburban street. The plans look clean. But then—boom. A misidentified gas line ruptures. The street… [Read More]
From Trench to Tap: Insuring the Complexities of Water, Sewer Line Construction
In June 2022, a trench collapse in McKinney, Texas, buried a worker, leading to a tragic death and $165,952 in proposed penalties for the contractor, Bandera Utility Contractors Inc. OSHA… [Read More]
Powering Protection: UtilityPro Insurance for Utility Contractors
The utility contracting industry is both essential and complex, requiring skilled professionals to manage power lines, excavate underground systems, and maintain critical infrastructure. However, with these responsibilities come significant risks,… [Read More]
Building a Sustainable Insurance Program for Your Utility Contracting Business
Utility contracting is a high-stakes game of laying pipes and running lines. However, one wrong move can rupture a hole in your finances. We’ve seen it all—big wins, costly mistakes,… [Read More]
The Biggest Risks Facing Utility Contractors, and How Brokers Can Help
The utility sector is evolving – and it’s growing fast. What was a steadily growing industry in the wake of the pandemic has now become one of the most in-demand… [Read More]
Insurance Solutions for Water and Sewer Line Construction Equipment Failures
As an experienced professional, you know that equipment failures can cost a lot more than downtime when working on water and sewer line construction. They can set back timelines, pile… [Read More]
Why General Liability Insurance is Non-Negotiable for Utility Contractors
In your business, there’s no room for error. Laying down power lines, installing water systems, or dealing with gas pipelines aren’t exactly low-risk jobs. The stakes are high, and so… [Read More]
Utility Arborist Fall Safety: Working at Heights
Did you know that falls account for nearly half the fatal injuries in the tree care industry? Working at heights as a utility arborist is a dangerous business. But it… [Read More]
