Common Ground Alliance

Alexandria, VA 22314

Company Overview

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is an association dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and integrity of services by promoting effective practices for preventing damage to underground utilities in North America

Company Details
908 King Street
Suite 330
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.commongroundalliance.com
Phone:703-836-1709

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is a member-driven association dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services by promoting effective damage prevention practices.    In recent years, the association has established itself as the leading organization in an effort to reduce damages to all underground facilities in North America through shared responsibility among all stakeholders.

In promoting a spirit of shared responsibility, the CGA welcomes all stakeholders who would like to be a part of the identification and promotion of best practices that lead to a reduction in damage. Any “best practices,” endorsed by the CGA come with consensus support from experts representing the following stakeholder groups:   Excavators, Locators, Road Builders, Electric, Telecommunications, Oil, Gas Distribution, Gas Transmission, Railroad, One Call, Public Works, Equipment Manufacturing, State Regulators, Insurance, Emergency Services and Engineering/Design. 

Since inception, the CGA has grown to over 1,400 individual members, 180 member organizations, and 44 sponsors. 

 

Articles & News
The consequences for breaking 'dig laws” can widely vary from state to state.
Buried Risks: Protecting Underground Utilities During Construction
All stakeholders—private and public sector—need to do more to protect the American people from the potentially disastrous impact of striking buried utilities while digging.
March 12, 2024
By using Epiroc's VC double drum model, which doesn't have to move side by side, operators can dig different trenches, including those with flat bottoms.
Equipment for Underground Utility Construction
Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.
September 29, 2023
The 2022 Technology Report highlights eight damage prevention technology applications driving practical successes and shows opportunities for further technology development.
New Tech Improves Underground Utility Safety
The 2022 Technology Report highlights eight damage prevention technology applications driving practical successes and shows opportunities for further technology development.
August 3, 2022
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Gold Shovel Association Becomes Part of Common Ground Alliance
Common Ground Alliance created a new division, called the Damage Prevention Institute.
April 6, 2022
Tech Report 1
Common Ground Alliance Releases Damage Prevention Technologies Report, Honors Leadership
Report provides case studies and insights on technology that industry stakeholders can use to prevent damages, protect assets and increase overall safety
May 26, 2020
'Micro Mike Rowe' is helping to raise awareness of 811, and demonstrate the consequences of failing to contact 811 before digging.
National Excavator Initiative Launches With The Help Of Mike Rowe
Rowe puts a face on the importance of contacting 811 before digging
May 22, 2019
Products & Press Releases
2020 Dirt Report
CGA's DIRT Report Reveals Damage Prevention Challenges Dipped But Still Ongoing During Pandemic
The Common Ground Alliance 2020 report highlights persistent root causes of damage to underground utility lines year over year, despite lower construction activity.
October 11, 2021
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Best Practice Guide for Underground Damage Prevention Reflects Advances in Technology
The CGA's Best Practices Guide 18.0 provides guidance for damage prevention safety and includes new practices that reflect advancements in technology.
July 26, 2021
Biggest Challenges Facing the Locating Industry as a Whole, According to Locate Technicians Surveyed (SOURCE: Figure D, CGA White Paper: Insights into Improving the Delivery of Accurate, On-Time Locates)
Common Ground Alliance Research Points to Stressed Damage Prevention System
Association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines issues a new white paper full of insights into improve timely, accurate locates based on locating industry surveys and interviews.
November 9, 2020
Excav Digging Trench
Excavation-related Damages to Utilities Cost the U.S. Roughly $30 Billion in 2019
Common Ground Alliance’s annual DIRT Report reveals that utility damages continue to trend upward, despite construction spending remaining flat.
October 14, 2020
Caution Flags Electric Lines
Near Miss Data Suggests Late Locates of Buried Utilities are Underreported
Report shows that the quality of near miss data submitted by excavators is higher than that of their damage reports
April 28, 2020
Dirt Report
Report: Damage to Buried Utilities Has Increased on Pace with Excavation Activity
Revamped Common Ground Alliance DIRT Report estimates damage to buried utilities has increased on pace with excavation activity between 2015 and 2017
September 19, 2018
Videos & Resources
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[VIDEO] 5 Steps to Safer Digging
Call 811 and follow these four other steps from the Common Ground Alliance to make sure your construction jobsite digging is safe for workers and the surrounding environment
August 8, 2012
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More from Common Ground Alliance
The consequences for breaking 'dig laws” can widely vary from state to state.
Buried Risks: Protecting Underground Utilities During Construction
All stakeholders—private and public sector—need to do more to protect the American people from the potentially disastrous impact of striking buried utilities while digging.
March 12, 2024
By using Epiroc's VC double drum model, which doesn't have to move side by side, operators can dig different trenches, including those with flat bottoms.
Equipment for Underground Utility Construction
Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.
September 29, 2023
The 2022 Technology Report highlights eight damage prevention technology applications driving practical successes and shows opportunities for further technology development.
New Tech Improves Underground Utility Safety
The 2022 Technology Report highlights eight damage prevention technology applications driving practical successes and shows opportunities for further technology development.
August 3, 2022
Common Ground Alliance
Gold Shovel Association Becomes Part of Common Ground Alliance
Common Ground Alliance created a new division, called the Damage Prevention Institute.
April 6, 2022
2020 Dirt Report
CGA's DIRT Report Reveals Damage Prevention Challenges Dipped But Still Ongoing During Pandemic
The Common Ground Alliance 2020 report highlights persistent root causes of damage to underground utility lines year over year, despite lower construction activity.
October 11, 2021
Best Practices 18 0 Cover Sm
Best Practice Guide for Underground Damage Prevention Reflects Advances in Technology
The CGA's Best Practices Guide 18.0 provides guidance for damage prevention safety and includes new practices that reflect advancements in technology.
July 26, 2021
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2021 Common Ground Alliance Conference & Expo
The damage prevention industry’s premier event is now set to take place Oct. 12-15, 2021, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
Biggest Challenges Facing the Locating Industry as a Whole, According to Locate Technicians Surveyed (SOURCE: Figure D, CGA White Paper: Insights into Improving the Delivery of Accurate, On-Time Locates)
Common Ground Alliance Research Points to Stressed Damage Prevention System
Association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines issues a new white paper full of insights into improve timely, accurate locates based on locating industry surveys and interviews.
November 9, 2020
Excav Digging Trench
Excavation-related Damages to Utilities Cost the U.S. Roughly $30 Billion in 2019
Common Ground Alliance’s annual DIRT Report reveals that utility damages continue to trend upward, despite construction spending remaining flat.
October 14, 2020
Tech Report 1
Common Ground Alliance Releases Damage Prevention Technologies Report, Honors Leadership
Report provides case studies and insights on technology that industry stakeholders can use to prevent damages, protect assets and increase overall safety
May 26, 2020
Caution Flags Electric Lines
Near Miss Data Suggests Late Locates of Buried Utilities are Underreported
Report shows that the quality of near miss data submitted by excavators is higher than that of their damage reports
April 28, 2020
'Micro Mike Rowe' is helping to raise awareness of 811, and demonstrate the consequences of failing to contact 811 before digging.
National Excavator Initiative Launches With The Help Of Mike Rowe
Rowe puts a face on the importance of contacting 811 before digging
May 22, 2019
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CGA White Paper Offers Recommendations for Improved Excavator Training, Outreach
Report provides a blueprint for all stakeholders to boost effectiveness of outreach to excavators about preventing damage to underground utilities
May 3, 2019
Dirt Report
Report: Damage to Buried Utilities Has Increased on Pace with Excavation Activity
Revamped Common Ground Alliance DIRT Report estimates damage to buried utilities has increased on pace with excavation activity between 2015 and 2017
September 19, 2018
CGA Report Examines Advancements and Gaps in Underground Safety Technology
In conjunction with its annual Excavation Safety Conference & Expo, the first-of-its-kind damage prevention report aims to inspire further development of industry technologies
March 6, 2018
CGA Launches Online Utility Damage Prevention Database
VAULT is a searchable database that can be used to identify technologies that help reduce damages to underground facilities
July 25, 2013
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[VIDEO] 5 Steps to Safer Digging
Call 811 and follow these four other steps from the Common Ground Alliance to make sure your construction jobsite digging is safe for workers and the surrounding environment
August 8, 2012
Keep digging safe and call 811 before any digging to help locate underground utilities on the jobsite or in the digging area.
Keep Safe - Call 811 Before You Dig
August 11 (8/11) serves as a natural reminder to contractors and DIYers to make one call to 811 before you do any digging to keep yourself and your community safe
August 8, 2012
811 Bike to Promote Safe Digging Message
American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior episodes will feature the 811 Bike on February 20 and 27
February 16, 2012
Common Ground Alliance Launches Plan to Help Spread the Safe Digging Message
Second annual Communications Plan provides customizable tools for use throughout the year
January 3, 2012
Common Ground Alliance’s 2010 DIRT Report Reveals Importance of Calling 811 Before Digging in Damage Prevention Process
One free phone call reduces likelihood of incidents to less than 1 percent.
October 12, 2011
'5 Steps to Safer Digging' Videos Available
Videos offer insights for all stakeholders in protecting underground utilities
October 7, 2011
John Deere Wins President's Award from the Common Ground Alliance
John Deere Construction & Forestry was recently awarded the Common Ground Alliance's (CGA) prestigious President's Corporate Award of Excellence for promoting the Alliance and the 811 "call-before-you-dig" safety program.
April 12, 2011
Common Ground Alliance Announces National Partnership with United Rentals
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the leading organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them, has announced a national partnership with United Rentals, the largest equipment rental company in the world.
December 13, 2010