RodRadar and SITECH Deutschland GmbH partnered to work on advancing excavation safety. The technology is real-time underground utility strike avoidance technology for excavation equipment. This partnership will help expand the reach and availability of the safety technology.
RodRadar, the developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), has entered a strategic distribution agreement with SITECH Deutschland GmbH, a provider of construction technology solutions in Germany. This collaboration brings an advancement to excavation safety, empowering contractors to see what lies beneath in real-time, and eliminating blind digging, costly damages, and project delays. SITECH is now the solution for Germany and Austria.
Each year, Germany reports approximately 100,000 damage incidents to underground utility infrastructure with excavation machinery responsible for nearly 80% of these strikes. Austria experiences around 34,000 cable and pipeline strikes annually, leading to costly repairs, project stoppages, and safety hazards. Industry estimates suggest that in Germany alone, insurers pay approximately €500 million (nearly $540 million) annually for excavation-related damages. When considering direct, indirect, and societal impacts, such as downtime, legal claims, infrastructure disruptions, and environmental consequences, the total economic cost for the German industry reaches billions.
Outdated, incomplete, or unreliable utility data and human error significantly contribute to these incidents. SITECH’s collaboration with RodRadar introduces a next-generation excavation solution, utilizing advanced radar and AI technology to offer immediate, automatic, and easily understandable alerts to operators regarding underground hazards without needing offline expert analysis.
RodRadar’s patented technology improves productivity by avoiding excavation downtime and project delays, enabling contractors to make informed decisions and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The partnership ensures that German and Austrian contractors can access this innovative solution directly through SITECH’s well-established distribution network.
“Partnering with SITECH Deutschland accelerates our mission to make excavation safer and more efficient,” said Moshe Dalman, co-founder and CEO of RodRadar. “This collaboration puts game-changing technology into the hands of Europe’s construction contractors, ensuring they can dig confidently, prevent costly delays, and eliminate unnecessary risks.”
The technology will be showcased at bauma 2025 and SITECH’s offsite booth bau(ma)stelle at Feldkirchen, where SITECH will demonstrate RodRadar’s Live Dig Radar at their off-site safety innovation zone. Attendees will experience firsthand how LDR prevents strikes in real-world excavation scenarios.
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