DPC Focuses on Excavation Contractors with 811 One Call Issues
Damage Prevention
Public Utility Enforcement & AVR Advisor
Claim Strategies for Excavation Contractors
Subsurface Utility Engineering & Geospatial Advisory Service
Mandatory PUC Education Certification
And more. . .
We give our all to overturn PA One Call Alleged Violations (AVR’s) by using the law to your advantage. Our scorecard reflects cases where the Damage Prevention Committee dropped, revised, or mitigated in some way the original alleged violations.
We do these changes by coordinating with your Safety Team and imparting our knowledge of the law with your case situation prior to conceding to a violation letter and/or seeking a hearing before the PUC Damage Prevention Committee.
Our team attends every DPC Hearing and listens to the rulings that affect future case decisions. We read the intent of case arguments for and against contractors and provide our subscribers with relevant information in an effort to minimize fines and penalties in the future.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Some things are worth the fight!
Principle - Reputation - Justice
Amazing clients have allowed us to produce work we are proud of.
We give our all to nullify PA One Call violations and resolve utility claims. Our scorecard features our many contractor successes where they thought all was lost.
We present affordable options for both your offensive and defensive strategies. The choice is yours to protect your good reputation.
START ENJOYING GREAT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS TODAY! 365 Days of Benefits + Peace of Mind
Basic
Offensive Plan $200/yr
Notice of DPC Hearing Dates
Summary of DPC Decisions
Quarterly DIGest Prevention Newsletter
Discount with Compatica for smartphone reporting
Promotion of SUE in Design Phase
Intermediate
Defensive Plan $375/yr includes:
Notice of DPC Hearing Dates
Summary of DPC Decisions
Quarterly DIGest Prevention Newsletter
Discount with Compatica for smartphone reporting
Promotion of SUE in Design Phase
Advisor on Education, Legal, SUE, Geospatial and Other Damage Prevention needs
Notification if you are on the DPC Agenda
Updates on legislative proposals
Video/Audio Library of DPC Hearings
Assist your Insurance and Legal Teams with Expert Advice, Research, and Testimony - 1/2 hr./free with the plan, client virtual meeting rates for 2 hours at $195 p/hr., usual rates apply thereafter
Meeting with the client (meeting rates) - Virtual Only $195 p/hr. for 2 hours, usual rates apply thereafter
Consult with PUC DPC Enforcement - Virtual Only $195 p/hr. for 2 hours, usual rates apply thereafter
Debriefing to further improve reporting, presentation & evidence practices - In-Person $235 p/ hr. for 2 hours + ordinary travel expenses, or Virtual $195 p/hr. for 4 hours, usual rates apply thereafter for either in-person or virtual
Advanced
Champion Plan $575/yr
Notice of DPC Hearing Dates
Summary of DPC Decisions
Quarterly DIGest Prevention Newsletter
Discount with Compatica for smartphone reporting
Promotion of SUE in Design Phase
Advisor on Education, Legal, SUE, Geospatial and Other Damage Prevention needs
Notification if you are on the DPC Agenda
Updates on legislative proposals
Video/Audio Library of DPC Hearings
Assist your Insurance and Legal Teams with Expert Advice, Research, and Testimony - 1 hr/free with the plan, client meeting rates for 2 hours of $175 p/hr., usual rates apply thereafter
Meeting with the client (meeting rates)- In Person $225 p/ hr. + ordinary travel expenses or Virtual $175 p/hr. for 4 hours, usual rates apply thereafter
Consult with PUC DPC Enforcement - Virtual Only $175 p/hr. for 4 hours, usual rates apply thereafter
Debriefing to further improve reporting, presentation & evidence practices - In-Person $225 p/ hr. for 2 hours + ordinary travel expenses or Virtual $175 p/hr. for 4 hours, usual rates apply thereafter for either in-person or virtual
Communication with PUC Enforcement Personnel
One Call Board & Key Committee Updates
Review violations & develop your strategies (Review & Select evidence for the best defense)
File PUC Right-to-Know Requests without Client Disclosure
File AVR without Client Disclosure on UULP Act 6.1 (1) and 5(15) violations
The usual Hourly Rate is $250/ hr.
THE END GAME
The benefit of the services of Dig Prevention Consulting comes from the fundamental rule that there is power in numbers.
The details of contractor PUC cases remain confidential, but the decisions can help others learn to be better prepared to fight alleged violations that affect the overall picture of the excavation industry at the state and national levels.
The PUC case statistics affect every excavator as rules and regulations are drafted using the damage numbers collected by the PUC and the Common Ground Alliance then reported to public officials to demand offenders be held accountable.
You do not need to stand alone and fight the battle single-handed.
Dig Prevention Consulting is here by your side for your individual situation and to change the perception of the excavation industry through education and knowledge shared by all.
Who we’ve worked with.
Pennsylvania underground utility contractors
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) & Geospatial Practitioners
Pennsylvania House & Senate Legislators
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
PA One Call System Board of Directors & Committees
Construction Attorneys
Sales Tax CPAs & Attorneys
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