June 12th, 2007
Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. Supports Virginia Damage Prevention Conference
Virginia Beach, VA April 23rd 2007 – Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. continued its prominent role at the Virginia Damage Prevention Conference the week of April 23, 2007 in Virginia Beach. This annual conference focuses upon the communication and promotion of safe excavation practices throughout the State of Virginia. Following the 2004 merger of ProMark Utility Locators and Great Plains Locating Services; Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. has been an active contributor in promoting and participating in this Virginia based event.
Activities kicked off the day prior to the conference during the annual “Captain’s Choice” golf tournament, organized by Carl Brumfield, Senior Director of Business Development with Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. Over forty participants from the Virginia Damage Prevention Stakeholder community enjoyed a beautiful spring day at the Signature at West Neck golf course.
During the morning general session of the conference agenda, Brian Seaberg with Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. delivered a presentation on the exciting advancements in wireless applications that can improve excavation safety. These advancements are targeted at improving the quality of data captured during a damage investigation. Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. is taking a leadership role in helping plant owners leverage damage information to drive best practices through the excavation community. In combination with our technology initiatives, Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. has launched our full service Damage Investigation and Claims Management solution. Our total outsourced solution brings technology, field service, and claims processing capabilities to plant owners of any size. For further information regarding the Damage and Claims Management services available with Consolidated Utility Services, Inc., please visit the following link: Claims Management Services
The Virginia Damage Prevention Conference also helps the local community with a fundraiser during the event. Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. donated a set of golf clubs for the annual auction that resulted in over $600 being forwarded to the recipients of the fundraiser.
Consolidated Utility Services, Inc. has pledged to remain active in this important event. The Virginia Damage Prevention Conference is a model for other states by creating a collaborative event where excavators, plant owners, and field service companies can work together to improve excavation safety. We look forward to returning to the beach in 2008.