Our Mission
Provide Communication and Education to Improve Safety When Excavating
Planning a project?
Before you dig, find out what facilities are within your planned excavation area, coordinate with utility owners and plan your project safely.
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Excavator Education
Training in English & en español
Anywhere. Anytime.
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CBYD by the Numbers
Tickets in 2024
Notifications to Utilities
Call Before You Dig
Call Before You Dig is a FREE service to anyone excavating within the state of Connecticut. It is the LAW. Call Before You Dig enables excavators to obtain information on the location of underground utility pipes and cables in the area of the proposed work site. This knowledge helps protect excavators from harm and facilities from damage.
Press Play. Prevent Strikes.
CGA’s guidance shows how planning and communication cut risk. In Connecticut, pre-marking (white-lining) is required before you dig.
Watch the video Info is general per CGA; always follow Connecticut law and local requirements.
Which Role Fits Your Work?
Select your role to see the requirements, forms, and safe-digging best practices that apply to you.
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Events
Join CBYD’s effort to keep Connecticut safe! Visit the CBYD team at an upcoming event.
Testimonial
“Using the CBYD E-Ticket system has made scoping where our crews are going to work more efficient and cut my time in half when submitting tickets!”
56%
of damages to underground infrastructure result from insufficient excavation practices. Always contact CBYD before your project starts.
Supporting Organizations
Tools & Resources
Learn more about the laws, initiatives, and services that strengthen our safe digging community.
Quick Links
Always know what’s below—call 811 or create a ticket online.