Foundation First is your construction back-office in development: it will help you track Louisiana 811 DigSafe utility-locate requests, chase permits, coordinate subs, and keep every project moving. LA 811 filings still require the minimum statutory notice; Foundation First facilitates and tracks the request but does not itself guarantee clearance.
Foundation First is built for contractors, home-service operators, and site managers. Its DigSafe module (coming soon) will streamline Louisiana 811 utility-locate requests, monitor status through the statutory 2-full-business-day response window, and notify the crew when marks are reported clear. Between digs it chases permits, coordinates subs, schedules inspections, and sends the customer-facing updates that keep jobs from stalling. Foundation First does not replace 811 or the licensed excavator's legal responsibilities. Runs on foundation-1st.com.
Foundation First will help you prepare and track Louisiana 811 DigSafe utility-locate requests, and notify the crew when marks are reported clear. Foundation First facilitates the request; it does not itself guarantee clearance, and does not replace the excavator's legal obligations.
Every task has a rule. Auto, needs approval, or off — you decide. Change your mind anytime.
| Task | Rule |
|---|---|
| Prepare Louisiana 811 locate request for qualified excavator review and submission | APPROVAL REQUIRED |
| Monitor DigSafe ticket status | AUTO |
| Notify crew when locate is clear | AUTO |
| Chase pending permit | AUTO |
| Send homeowner daily update | APPROVAL REQUIRED |
| Draft change order | APPROVAL REQUIRED |
| Book inspection | AUTO |