DPI Year in Review

19 December 2023
Author: Sierra Tireman
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DPI Year in Review

The Damage Prevention Institute (DPI) is approaching its one year anniversary. We have been working throughout 2023 to develop the structure of the DPI and to ensure participants have a pathway to success. With that, here are some highlights from 2023, and some things to look forward to in 2024.

2023 DPI Highlights

Launched the DPI on Jan. 1, 2023
Accredited more than 1,000 organizations
Onboarded and accredited more than 100 companies who are new to CGA
Established process that supports participant adherence to DPI accreditation requirements
Produced monthly metric stats for excavators, available on DIRT
Supported participating organizations with training on DIRT and data sharing
Developed and finalized facility owner/operator metrics with the engagement of an active DPI Metrics Sub-Committee, to be implemented in 2024
Drafted Locator Metrics with DPI Metrics Sub-Committee, to be finalized in 2024
Began our Peer Review Pilot Program which will wrap up in early 2024
Supported release of the CGA 2023 Telecom White Paper
Focused the DPI on supporting CGA’s 50-in-5 initiative

Looking ahead to 2024 with the DPI

Launching a pilot of the DPI peer review process in early 2024, and presenting pilot results at the CGA Conference and Expo
Launching the full DPI peer review process after completion of the pilot
Releasing business insights and dashboards in DIRT for DPI participants, including metrics transparency
Implementation of single sign on capability to easily access both the DIRT and CGA membership portal with one account
Updating the DIRT user interface for an improved user experience
Releasing mobile friendly and intuitive DIRT Individual Event and Near Miss Forms with help features
Targeting growth in DPI participation to support CGA’s 50-in-5 goal

If you have any feedback regarding CGA or the DPI, please reach out to [email protected]. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we develop updates to our system to create better user experiences. The DPI is ours to build together.

Please view our most current list of accredited organizations here.

Welcome to our new DPI participants!

October and November 2023: