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June 27, 2022
Charge Shares Comprehensive Verified Results of Underground Imaging Platform
Exodigo, a technology innovator combining the power of proprietary advances in 3D imaging, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the successful completion of an underground utility mapping project. The...
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May 9, 2022
New locations for Charge corporate offices and operations
Charge is excited to announce we have completed our move out of our Channel Road office in Benicia and into our new locations. The headquarters for Charge companies are now...
Read MoreAugust 20, 2021
VPI EV Charging Infrastructure Project Highlighted by Nuvve
VPI was highlighted along with partner RC Electric Inc. in a news story by Nuvve Holding Corp. on an EV charging station infrastructure project recently completed for the Mt. Diablo...
Read MoreJuly 15, 2021
Charge set to Host 5th Annual Aim High benefit
Charge will be hosting the Aim High benefit once again this fall in support of the Taya and Chris Kyle Frog Foundation (TACK-F). Through powerful programs and life-changing experiences, TACK-F...
Read MoreMay 25, 2021
Charge Acquires Extreme Excavating
Extreme Excavating, Inc., a premier excavation contractor in Oregon, has merged with Charge, Inc., a leading provider of utility infrastructure engineering and construction services headquartered in Benicia, California. This acquisition...
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2020
I've Got Your Six
In the military, we use a clock to inform position. Twelve o’clock is straight ahead of you and six o’clock is straight behind you – a person’s most vulnerable side....
Read MoreDecember 3, 2019
Communication and Safety go Hand in Hand
Proper communication is crucial for a job to run safely and efficiently. When communication is insufficient or missing completely, there can be many negative consequences for crews and the company as a whole....
Read MoreOctober 4, 2019
A Culture of Personal Responsibility
Personal responsibility is something I frequently hear leaders say they wish they saw more of in their employees. If you’re looking to get the most out of your employees –...
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2019
Why Discipline is Critical to Safety
Discipline is a critical component of high-functioning safety-focused teams. Used in the right way, discipline establishes an organization’s commitment to safety by enforcing the rules and procedures designed to keep...
Read MoreAugust 6, 2019
Hazard vs. Danger
The recent fatal gas line dig-in by a contractor in Murrieta should be a stark reminder of the potential danger in the work we do every day. An important fact...
Read MoreJuly 3, 2019
Job Safety Analysis
While Charge is not required to conduct daily Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) by OSHA or any other regulations, it is a key step in workers protecting themselves throughout the day...
Read MoreJune 4, 2019
Competence is demonstrated, not certified
One of your crew climbs into a trench to do a simple task they’ve done hundreds of times in the past. Maybe they’re installing a conduit or fusing a service...
Read MoreMay 3, 2019
Creating a Positive Safety Culture
Charge has an industry-leading positive safety record. We have established and implemented programs designed to aggressively reduce risks for job site injuries. However, I firmly believe the most important factor...
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