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Infrastructure Bill: How do I know which projects are receiving funding in my area?​

Map of allocated infrastructure dollars in the United States

Program overview with timing details and links to apply:​ https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BIL-Factsheet-Local-Competitive-Funding.pdf Awarded projects:​ https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/financing/infra-grants/infra-formerly-fastlane-grants-awarded ​ How to apply for funding:​ https://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/financing/infra-grants/how-apply About KorTerra, Inc. KorTerra is the leading provider of damage prevention software, protecting billions of dollars in underground infrastructure. For over 30 years, the leading stakeholders in gas distribution, pipeline operation,…

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A Damage Prevention View of the Infrastructure Bill: How strong are your processes?

Infrastructure skyline with cranes

The Infrastructure Bill, which will gradually allocate approximately $550 billion in federal investments to America’s infrastructure over a five-year period, is already impacting the damage prevention space. How will the industry manage a 50-75% increase in ticket volume? Is your organization equipped to handle the additive load?

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Excavation Safety Alliance Town Hall: Are you prepared for the Infrastructure Bill impacts on the damage prevention industry?

Screenshot from ESA Town Hall.

KorTerra CRO Jim Plasynski recently moderated an Excavation Safety Alliance Town Hall session hosted by Infrastructure Resources. ESA Town Halls are open forums to discuss concerns and present potential solutions for improving damage prevention and excavation safety. The session was attended by more than 110 stakeholders, and panelists included George…

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A Damage Prevention View of the Infrastructure Bill: Do you have enough and the right staff to withstand the impacts?

Utility locator in green vest using phone to enter data.

In late 2021 the United States Congress passed the largest infrastructure bill in the history of this country. This bill contains many different pieces and parts which will impact every corner of our country in one way or another. This article will focus on how the bill may impact organizations in the damage prevention industry as they look to forecast the resources needed based on respective impacts.

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