About Us
UDP is available 24 hours a day, providing fast and effective utility power locating, traffic control, job site protection, and reclamation solutions when you need them most. Connected to a proud tradition of excellence, you can count on UDP for safe, reliable and quality service
UDP (Utility Damage Prevention) stands ready to help secure infrastructure. We are a member of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), as well as the Common Ground Alliance (CGA).
Our Core Values
Target Zero
A relentless focus on people, processes and performance is required to achieve Target ZERO:
- We believe in clarity of targets and consistency in our strive for excellence
- We believe all pursuits should be passed through a filter evaluating safety, risk and sustainability
Human Performance
Risk is mitigated or eliminated when we put barriers in place and learn lessons from leading and lagging indicators:
- We believe in utilizing resources and findings responsibly
- We believe in factual and transparent communication
- We believe in pursuing constant improvements
Servant Leadership
Before one can lead, they must first serve. Servant Leadership is the model we expect our leaders to follow:
- We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect
- We believe supervisors must hold themselves and those they lead to account
- We believe in addressing every situation with professionalism and integrity
Safety
The safety, health and well-being of our employee-owners, partners and members of the general public is paramount. We choose to lead our Company through an unwavering commitment to safety and it’s various functions. Our core principles, training programs, and commitment to SIF prevention enable constant improvements in our top-led employee-owned safety culture.
Training & Development
UDP’s training on-and-off the job represents best in class learning and development. DOL accredited apprenticeship programs and technical, driving and personnel development training are core focal areas.
The Elliot Family
As a member of the Davis H. Elliot Company’s (Elliot) Family of Brands, UDP continues a long legacy of excellence. From world-class event and video production to managed IT services, cybersecurity, and audio/video integration for home and business, Elliot leverages its proven talent to benefit its customers and partners.
