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Damage prevention remains one of the most critical challenges for infrastructure operators across the United States.
From excavation activity to increasing network complexity, preventing damage to underground assets requires better visibility, faster detection, and stronger coordination across stakeholders.
These challenges, and the solutions to address them, will be at the center of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Conference & Expo 2026, taking place April 27-30, 2026, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
As the leading event dedicated to underground infrastructure protection and excavation safety, CGA brings together utility owners, excavators, regulators, and technology providers to advance industry standards, share best practices, and explore new approaches to damage prevention.
For this reason, we’re excited to take part and demonstrate how satellite intelligence can support safer, more proactive infrastructure operations.
Advancing Damage Prevention with SurfaceScout
At CGA Conference & Expo 2026, we will showcase SurfaceScout, our AI-powered monitoring solution designed to help operators detect and manage third-party activity risks along linear infrastructure.
Third-party interference remains one of the leading causes of infrastructure damage, often resulting in safety incidents, service disruptions, and costly repairs.
Traditional approaches, such as ground patrols and reporting systems, are often reactive, fragmented, and difficult to scale.
SurfaceScout enables operators to move toward continuous, risk-based monitoring, providing timely insights into activities near critical infrastructure.
By combining high-cadence satellite data with AI-driven analytics, SurfaceScout helps teams:
- Detect excavation and construction activity early
- Prioritise risks based on proximity and asset relevance
- Reduce reliance on manual patrols and field inspections
- Improve response times and prevent incidents before they occur
- Strengthen compliance and reporting with traceable insights
Built for Teams Managing Distributed Infrastructure Risk
SurfaceScout is designed for teams responsible for damage prevention, integrity management, and infrastructure safety across large, distributed networks.
By integrating satellite intelligence into daily workflows, SurfaceScout helps organisations:
- Gain consistent visibility across their entire network
- Improve coordination between field and office teams
- Make faster, data-driven decisions
- Reduce the likelihood of third-party damage incidents
Let’s Connect at CGA 2026
You can find the LiveEO team at Booth #727 throughout the event.
Mike Radich, Martina Baccolo, Ryan Williams, Vihaan Pandey, and Bart Small will be on site to discuss how SurfaceScout can support your damage prevention and excavation safety strategies.
Visit us to see SurfaceScout in action, explore real-world use cases, and learn how satellite intelligence can help you detect risks earlier and protect critical infrastructure.
We look forward to connecting with the damage prevention community in Colorado Springs.
