RodRadar, the pioneering developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), the first real-time underground utility strike avoidance technology embedded in excavation equipment, has entered a strategic distribution agreement with SITECH Deutschland GmbH, the leading provider of construction technology solutions in Germany. This collaboration brings a groundbreaking advancement to excavation safety, empowering contractors to see what lies beneath in real time, eliminating blind digging, costly damages, and project delays. SITECH is now responsible for the distribution of this solution in 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 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 costs 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 Outdated, incomplete, or unreliable utility data and human error significantly contribute to these incidents.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.
SITECH Deutschland is the exclusive Dealer for Trimble Civil Construction Solutions in Germany and additionally expands Trimbles portfolio with individual Partners. The company specializes in advanced surveying, machine control, and automation technologies, helping contractors achieve higher safety and efficiency standards. By adding RodRadar’s Live Dig Radar to its technology portfolio, SITECH is strengthening its ability to provide cutting-edge solutions that integrate seamlessly with any excavation machinery.
“RodRadar’s technology fundamentally transforms excavation safety, providing the market with a practical solution that immediately changes how contractors operate regarding utilities,” said Alexander Haag, Chief Digital Officer at SITECH. “For the first time, operators can easily see underground hazards in real time—ensuring safer, faster, and more efficient excavation.” RodRadar is an additional professional Partner for us supporting our Safety strategy for construction machines
RodRadar’s patented technology enhances 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, the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair 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.
