Welcome back to the AKN Construction Strategies blog, where we delve into the intricacies of site engineering and construction management. Today, we address a crucial aspect of the industry that can make or break a project: service strikes.

With an estimated 60,000 accidental utility strikes per year, causing injuries, project delays, disruption and increased costs, this is an area of construction in desperate need of better practices and education awareness amongst workers and contractors.

In this post, we'll explore strategies to avoid service strikes and keep your construction projects on track, from utility work to highway maintenance to water companies, these types of work all involve extensive excavation making them prone to utility strikes.

In the construction industry, the diversion of underground services is a critical and often challenging part of any major construction project. Whether you're working on a new residential development or a large-scale highway project, understanding how to effectively manage the diversion of these essential services—such as water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications—is essential. This AKN blog post is designed to help construction project managers, engineers, and students navigate the complexities of this task, ensuring safety and efficiency on the job site.