Toolbox Talks

Ever wonder what happens before the digging even begins? In this episode of Julie’s Toolbox Talks, we go behind the scenes with a real utility locator to uncover the critical role they play in keeping excavation projects safe. From early morning ticket reviews to navigating job site hazards, this conversation dives into the daily life, challenges, and evolving technology of…

What makes a good locate request? In this episode of JULIE’s Toolbox Talks, we go behind the dig ticket to explore how better communication and preparation can help keep excavation projects safe and on schedule.

Host Jill Sailer and co-host Brian MacKenzie are joined by Kim Kennedy, Operations Coordinator for Electric Conduit Construction and Midwestern Contractors. Kim manages up to…

Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) is changing how excavators and contractors submit locate requests—and making the process safer, faster, and more accurate.

In this episode of JULIE’s Toolbox Talks, host Jill Sailer and co-host Brian MacKenzie sit down with Paula Browning, JULIE’s Member and Remote Services Manager, to break down how Remote Ticket Entry works and why it’s such a powerful…

Welcome to the first episode of JULIE’s Toolbox Talks, your go-to resource for safe digging and protecting Illinois’ underground infrastructure.

In this episode, host Jill Sailer is joined by co-host Brian MacKenzie and special guest Amy Chmura, JULIE’s Director of Education and Strategic Projects, to explore JULIE Essentials — JULIE’s free, online education platform designed for excavators, utility professionals, locators,…