MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The Damage Prevention Conference & Expo is pleased to announce that three new workshops will be added to its impressive conference program line-up taking place December 9-10, 2008 in Las Vegas at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.

Partnering with DPC for the second year, Staking University presents a Pre-Tutorial Locator Certification Seminar on Monday, December 8. During this day-long seminar, Staking University assists professionals in developing superior troubleshooting techniques, skills to consistently provide accurate and complete utility location information, a mastery of locating equipment, and skills required to pass Staking U's locator certification test.

Based on the success of the Staking University seminar in 2007, DPC has added two new pre-conference workshops along with a one-day intensive workshop on the first day of the conference.

On Monday, December 8th, a workshop specifically for One Call Board Members taught by Bill Boswell of Mcguire Woods LLP and Don Heyer of Underground Service Alert (USA) North will occur. Participants will learn basics legal requirements, striking a balance between the interest of their company and the interests of the Call Center, and how to tackle some of the issues and constraints that face Call Centers, Utility Locators, Excavators, Facility Operators, and Government Regulators on a daily basis.

Individuals who have been considering starting a Hydro Excavation business or learning more about the process will be interested in another new full-day workshop, Managing a Safe, Effective, and Profitable Hydro Excavation Business, also taking place on Monday. The instructor, Neil McLean, CEO of Hydro Excavation Consulting Unlimited, will then guide attendees through choosing the optimal tools & equipment for the job.