S2E5: Driving Innovation in Utility Management with Mell Greenall, CEO of Before You Dig Australia

Infrastructure Matters by IPWEA

12-11-2024 • 30 mins

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, we explore the critical intersection of safety, technology, and collaboration in utility management. Our special guest, Mell Greenall, CEO of Before You Dig Australia, joins us to discuss the organization’s mission to protect underground infrastructure and promote safe excavation practices across Australia. Mell shares insights on overcoming regulatory challenges, the potential for digital platforms to transform asset mapping, and the economic impact of preventing utility strikes. Listen in as we examine the importance of unified data reporting, address educational gaps in trade safety, and emphasize the need for industry-wide cooperation to create a safer, more efficient construction environment.

Whether you’re in the construction sector or involved in infrastructure planning, this episode delivers valuable insights and practical strategies for improving utility safety and supporting Australia's infrastructure future.