LSBUD - Linesearch BeforeUdig

26/08/2026

🚨Northern Ireland, don't miss out!

Join our Northern Ireland Safe Digging Event 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping safe digging for all and utility protection for infrastructure across the region.

Connect with industry leaders, hear the latest insights, and discover how collaboration can help reduce utility strikes and improve safety on every project.

📅 22 September 2026
🕐 13:00 - 18:00
📍 Grand Central Hotel, Belfast

🎟️ Tickets are now available! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safe-digging-for-all-in-northern-ireland-2026-tickets-1997687228276
📧 Email [email protected] today to find out more.

Spaces are limited, so don't wait. Reserve your ticket and join us in promoting Safe Digging For All.

14/08/2026

Managing utility searches across a large or complex site?

LSBUD Large Site takes the hassle out of the process. Submit a single site boundary and we'll automatically break it down into manageable sections, gathering responses from utility providers across the entire project area.

✅ One submission
✅ Complete project coverage
✅ Clear, organised outputs
✅ Less administration
✅ Reduced risk of utility strikes
✅ Fewer project delays

Perfect for large and linear projects, helping you plan with confidence while saving time and effort.

Read more about it here: https://lsbud.co.uk/lsbud-large-site-service/

Any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

12/08/2026

🎉 We're back, Northern Ireland!

Following last year's success, the Safe Digging Event returns for its second year on 22nd September at The Grand Central Hotel, Belfast.

Book your place now 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-digging-for-all-in-northern-ireland-2026-tickets-1997687228276?aff=oddtdtcreator

Expect industry insights, networking opportunities, and important discussions around improving safe digging for all.

📅 Save the date now. More information coming soon!

Email [email protected] for any queries.

11/08/2026

The National Safe Digging Awards brought together organisations from across the industry to celebrate the people and projects making excavation safer and reducing damage to underground networks.

From recognising excellence to reinforcing the importance of planning before breaking ground, the event highlighted the collective effort needed to protect vital infrastructure and keep everyone safe.

Read more about our biggest day of the year and the national safe digging award winners here in our latest blog:👇

🔗https://lsbud.co.uk/damage-prevention-day-and-safe-digging-awards-blog/

We reflected back on National Damage Prevention Day & National Safe Digging Awards 2026, click here to watch our latest videos and blog!

05/08/2026

🚧 What’s really beneath your site?

Unexpected utility strikes can cause delays, disruption and extra costs. With the LSBUD Digital Insight Service, you get a clear, early view of underground utility networks in one comprehensive report, helping you identify risks before work begins.

Want even greater visibility? Upgrade to a fully digitised, layered map and unlock structured utility data that’s easier to analyse, share and use throughout your project lifecycle. 👉Click here to start now https://lsbud.co.uk/lsbud-digital-insight-service/

✅ Assess risks earlier
✅ Plan with confidence
✅ Support safer delivery

Stop relying on guesswork. Get the utility intelligence you need to identify risks, avoid costly surprises and make informed decisions from day one.

👉 Click here https://lsbud.co.uk/lsbud-digital-insight-service/ to explore LSBUD Digital Insight and uncover what's beneath your site before you break ground.

04/08/2026

🚧 Free Safe Digging eLearning course available🚧

In conjunction with Linewatch and using guidance from USAG, we have developed a free eLearning programme focused on safe digging practices.

Designed for anyone involved in excavation or ground disturbance activities, the course helps raise awareness of underground utility risks and promotes safer working practices.

✅ Free to access
✅ Online and self-paced
✅ Suitable for individuals and organisations

Start your training today: https://www.safe-digging.co.uk/

For more information, please contact: [email protected]

03/08/2026

Who should use LSBUD?

If your work involves digging, excavating, fencing, construction, utilities, farming, or property searches, the answer is simple: you should.

Whether you're delivering a large infrastructure project or replacing a fence in your back garden, knowing where underground pipes and cables are located can help you work safely and avoid costly disruptions.

Don't leave it to chance.

👉 Search before you dig and submit your enquiry today: https://onecall.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk/ngen.web/RegisterUser/Selection

23/07/2026

👀 How confident are you that you've identified all known utility networks on your site?

LSBUD's Top-Up Service gives you access to additional utility records from network operators that are not yet part of LSBUD, helping you build a more complete picture before work begins.

Whether you need a quick overview of key networks or a comprehensive search to support PAS128 and HSG47 requirements, there's a Top-Up option to suit your project.

⚠️ More visibility. Better planning. Safer digging.

🔗 Discover the Top-Up Service today: https://lsbud.co.uk/lsbud-top-up-service/

21/07/2026

🚨From National Safe Digging Week to Real-World action🚨

During National Safe Digging Week, we highlighted The Power of Collaboration and the vital role it plays in protecting people, infrastructure and essential services across the UK. 🤝💙

We're proud to build on that momentum by announcing that LSBUD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government, strengthening our shared commitment to safer digging and damage prevention.

🔗 Read more: https://lsbud.co.uk/lsbud-and-government-strengthen-collaboration-to-support-safer-digging/

This agreement represents more than a formal partnership. It demonstrates how collaboration between industry and Government can help drive awareness, improve best practices and reduce utility strikes across the UK.

By working together, we can:
✅ Improve safety for those working on site
✅ Protect critical underground infrastructure
✅ Reduce disruption to communities and businesses
✅ Promote consistent safe digging practices nationwide

National Safe Digging Week showcased what can be achieved when organisations unite behind a common goal. This Memorandum of Understanding is another significant step forward in turning that collaboration into lasting impact. 🌍⚠️

Together, we're demonstrating the true Power of Collaboration and helping to create a safer future for everyone who plans, designs and carries out excavation work. 👏

20/07/2026

🚧 Could your next project be one utility strike away from costly delays?

A recent incident in Grantham shows how quickly things can change on site. During resurfacing works, a unexpectedly shallow traffic signal cable was damaged, resulting in congestion, temporary traffic management and disruption for road users and public transport. https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/news/resurfacing-machine-hits-cable-during-works-causing-further-9474461/

The reality is that underground assets aren't always where you expect them to be.

That's why thousands of contractors, engineers and utility professionals use LSBUD to check for buried infrastructure before excavation starts.

🔎 With a single search, you can:
✅ Identify asset owners in your work area
✅ Access vital utility information before breaking ground
✅ Help reduce the risk of costly utility strikes
✅ Avoid project delays and unexpected disruption
✅ Support safer working practices on site

Whether you're planning a small excavation or a major infrastructure project, taking a few minutes to search first could save significant time, money and disruption later.

💻 Not using LSBUD yet? There's never been a better time to make it part of your pre-dig process.

Register for free today: https://onecall.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk/ngen.web/RegisterUser/Selection

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