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KorTerra, Inc., the market leader in damage prevention software for the underground utility industry, has appointed Brian Peters as Chief Product Officer. Peters will guide the strategic direction of KorTerra’s product portfolio, bringing expertise and vigor to this key leadership role.
For organizations that have damage prevention teams, identifying ways to reduce damages, maximize staff efficiency, and reduce costs is a central responsibility. The industry’s leading stakeholders have established a comprehensive set of best practices that empower their organizations to achieve operational excellence in damage prevention.
Did you know that the number of underground utility damages in the United States and Canada reached an all-time yearly high in 2019? According to CGA’s 2019 DIRT (Damage Information Reporting Tool) report, there were more than 450,000 damages throughout the year caused by a lack of safe digging. The number one root cause of damages to underground utility lines is failure to notify the one call center by placing a locate request before excavation begins. As a homeowner, there are numerous ways you can contribute to the protection of underground utility lines.
It is the responsibility of a utility locator to locate, identify, and mark underground utilities before any digging, construction, or other projects occur in an area. The day-to-day obligations of a professional utility locator are far more complex than placing flags in the ground or using spray paint to mark the presence of underground utilities. Utility locating requires the use of advanced observational skills, expert-level deductive reasoning, and troubleshooting mastery. To excel as a skillful locator, one must also be well-versed on the different equipment and technologies available to them.
Many utility companies are faced with the task of deciding whether their organization could benefit from screening locate tickets at some point. Screening tickets can be an extremely effective way for some to save both time and money. However, ticket screening is not necessarily the most fitting approach to ticket management for every company. It can be difficult to determine whether screening tickets is right for your specific situation, but it helps to consider a few key factors when making the judgment call.
One of the weakest links in the damage prevention industry’s one call process is ineffective communication. Effective communication with excavators depends on the entire communication chain, which begins with the One Call Ticket submission and continues through ticket completion.
The connection that exists between the damage prevention industry and the everchanging field of technology is significant. Advancements in either field naturally impact the other and both sectors evolve at a fast pace. The implementation of new technology within one call centers, utility locating, GIS/GPS, imaging, utility mapping, and excavation has an extraordinary influence on the state of damage prevention.
KorTerra, Inc., the market leader in damage prevention software for the utility industry, was selected to be an early participant in integrating and testing a new positive response web service for One Call Centers in Wyoming and Connecticut. KorTerra continues to demonstrate its commitment to leadership in the damage prevention industry by being the first to bring an implementation to market.
KorTerra, Inc., the market leader in damage prevention software for the utility industry, has appointed Jim Plasynski as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). As CRO, Plasynski will lead sales and marketing operations, strategically influence the company’s go-to-market strategy, and further propel KorTerra’s growth. An experienced strategy and revenue generation executive, Plasynski has spent his career leading sales teams for advanced technology companies. Prior to joining KorTerra, Plasynski was a senior sales executive in multiple SaaS firms, most recently driving growth at Ascentis Corporation, a Human Capital Management SaaS company. Plasynski brings valuable experience and expert leadership that will help the company redefine the way damage prevention software is delivered throughout the United States and Canada.
KorTerra, Inc., the market leader in damage prevention software for the utility industry, has appointed Natalie Boehne as Director of Product Development and Quality Assurance. This addition will be significant in driving KorTerra’s forward momentum and supporting continued long-term growth.