- Utility locators, which detect underground utilities such as water, gas, electricity, and telecommunication lines, are becoming indispensable tools for construction, oil & gas, and municipal projects due to their ability to prevent costly damage, ensure worker safety, and maintain regulatory compliance
- The rising demand for utility locators is primarily fueled by increasing infrastructure development projects, stringent government regulations requiring utility detection before excavation, and growing awareness about utility safety standards among contractors and municipalities
- The U.S. dominates the North America utility locator market with the largest revenue share in 2024, supported by massive investments in smart infrastructure, a mature construction industry, and enforcement of “Call Before You Dig” regulations. The presence of major players such as Radiodetection, Subsite Electronics, and Vivax-Metrotech further strengthens market growth in the U.S
- Canada is expected to be the fastest-growing country in the North America utility locator market during the forecast period, driven by rising infrastructure renewal initiatives, especially in urban transit and smart city development, along with growing adoption of advanced ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic detection technologies
- Electromagnetic field (EMF) locators are expected to dominate the utility locator market with a substantial market share in 2024, due to their versatility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness across a wide range of utility detection applications in both urban and rural environments
