Never miss an 811 utility locate deadline
Every morning, WebRun opens Buildertrend, finds excavation jobs with dig start dates coming up in the next three days, checks whether an 811 locate has been noted in the project, and posts an alert to Slack for any job where the locate may be missing or overdue.
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How do I track 811 utility locate deadlines for excavation projects?
WebRun checks your Buildertrend schedule every morning for excavation jobs starting in the next three days, then looks for a recorded 811 utility locate on each project. If one is missing, it posts an immediate Slack alert with the project name, dig date, and assigned crew so your team can call before breaking ground.
- Every upcoming dig start gets a locate check the morning before work begins
- Missing utility locates are flagged with enough lead time to fix them
- Costly utility strikes and project shutdowns are avoided
Built for excavation contractors · site prep crews · utility contractors · general contractors
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
app.buildertrend.netin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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Buildertrend - find upcoming dig-start dates
buildertrend.com How to Automate Buildertrend
WebRun opens Buildertrend to find upcoming dig-start dates. - Open Buildertrend and filter the schedule to excavation tasks starting within the next three days
- Check each project's documents and notes for a recorded 811 locate ticket or confirmation number
- Flag any project where no locate record is found
Done when Every upcoming dig start has been checked for an 811 locate record.
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Slack - alert team on missing locates
slack.com How to Automate Slack
WebRun opens Slack to alert team on missing locates. - Post an alert listing every job with a missing or unconfirmed 811 locate
- Include the project name, dig start date, and assigned crew for each
- Post clean confirmation when all upcoming digs have a locate on file
Done when Your team has been alerted to any missing locates before dig day.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Does it actually call 811 or file the locate request?
No. WebRun only checks your Buildertrend records for an existing locate confirmation and alerts your team if one is missing. Your crew still places the 811 call.
How far in advance does it check?
By default it flags jobs with a dig start within the next three days, giving your crew enough time to get a locate placed before breaking ground.
What if a locate ticket is already in Buildertrend?
Projects with a recorded locate confirmation are skipped, so you only see jobs that actually need attention. You can record locate numbers in Buildertrend documents or notes.
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