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4 easy ways to update marker posts that require ZERO digging
This article originally appeared in our “Movie Monday” LinkedIn newsletter.
The closing ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Olympics took place Sunday night, and all I can say is … how ’bout them USA Hockey teams?!!
Men’s gold. Women’s gold. Both over Canada. Both in overtime. Sorry to any Canucks reading this blog, but your heartbreak was our euphoria.
For the Men’s Olympic game, the MVP has to go to goalie Connor Hellebuyck, recording 41/42 saves, with some especially memorable ones in the third period.
Goalies know a thing or two about damage prevention, its kind of the very core of their position.
That’s what we do too. We see risk before it turns into a fine.
Right of Way Assessment Survey and Rebranding Guide
Retrofitting is the act (or dare I say, “art”?) of updating something by adding a component or accessory that it did not possess when originally manufactured.
If retrofitting above ground marker posts was an Olympic event, then Nick Temple would be the gold medalist.
This week’s featured video shows Nick retrofitting four different styles of marker posts in less than two minutes. I’m pretty sure that’s a world record …
For large gas companies, retrofitting marker posts is a great way to save costs and labor during a pipeline rebrand or remark.
Pipeline systems are constantly changing hands. Mergers happen. Assets get sold. Companies rebrand. When that happens, the information on every marker post — operator name, emergency number, required warning language — must be accurate to remain compliant.
The challenge? Replacing every marker across miles of right-of-way is a tall task. Thousands of posts and countless labor hours.
In the real world, operators don’t have the luxury of taking days to update system markers. PHMSA and state regulators still expect you to be in front of every above-ground marker after a name change, acquisition, or emergency number update.
And in 2026, enforcement isn’t talk.
Just recently, the Railroad Commission of Texas levied more than $1.4 million in enforcement penalties against operators for a range of upstream and pipeline safety violations, showing regulators are watching compliance closely.
That’s why having a repeatable plan matters.
And that’s exactly why we built the ROW Assessment & Rebranding Guide — so operators have a clear, practical roadmap to:
- Identify remarking priorities
- Reduce labor costs
- Maintain regulatory compliance
- Avoid unnecessary digging and disruption
Outdated or inconsistent markers don’t just look sloppy, they weaken your damage-prevention system.The ROW Assessment & Re-Branding Guide walks you through:
- A structured assessment of your system
- Prioritizing markers by risk and visibility
- Choosing the smartest retrofit options
- Creating repeatable standards for field crews
This comprehensive guide is the first of its kind within our industry, and we might be foolish for giving it out for free … so go download it now before we come to our senses!
4 Ways to Update Marker Posts with ZERO Digging
Here’s where the rubber meets the road.
1️⃣ TriView XL
The TriView XL is the number one option for rebranding projects, as its larger profile allows it to slide over multiple marker types
- Sentry style posts
- Existing standard TriView marker posts
- Flat fiberglass, or “Carsonite” style marker posts
Simply slide it on, secure it, and you’re done. You will now have a new post with 360˚of visibility.
2️⃣ RhinoDome Wrap
The fastest and easiest solution for replacing old or outdated dome posts.
The flexible polycarbonate wrap can be easily affixed to the existing topper and provide a clear new legend, eliminating the need to dig out and remove the old post.
3️⃣ TriView Sleeve
Flat or outdated signage doesn’t cut it anymore. So for updating signage that is affixed to a u-channel post, using a TriView Sleeve is a no-brainer.
The TriView Sleeve slides over u-channels and instantly:
- Turns a two-sided sign into a 360° marker
- Improves line-of-sight from every angle
- Increases visibility without breaking a sweat
4️⃣ Marker Post Decals
Sometimes during a remark, “a sticker is quicker” is an effective mantra.
Printed on a high tack adhesive, marker post decals are specifically engineered for outdoor use.
The artwork and legends are completely customizable for no additional charge, and they can be printed on reflective or non-reflective material.
Just peel, stick, and move onto the next marker.
While goalies prevent goals, smart operators prevent fines.
If you’re heading into an acquisition, rebrand, phone number change, or just updating your markers, download the ROW Assessment & Rebranding Guide and build a plan that will help you upgrade efficiently (and avoid the penalty box!)
When it comes to reducing damages, lets go for gold, eh?