| Underground utility mapping using advanced | | | | use. There is a need of separate techniques to identify |
| technologies is the need of the day. There are utility | | | | metal, plastic, concrete, ceramic and fiber optic |
| pipes like water, gas, power, telephone cable, sewers, | | | | components. With the equipments connected to GPS |
| etc below the surface. Anywhere you plan to dig up | | | | (Global Positioning System) tools, the data can be |
| for construction or other projects, you are likely to | | | | converted to 3D or 2D maps as needed. It doesn't |
| encounter pipes of various kinds. If you lead a | | | | take much time. Color coding also provides detailed |
| construction service, utilities service, etc, you will know | | | | information on the kind of utility lines present in any |
| the importance of having accurate data of | | | | area. |
| underground utility lines. | | | | |
| | | | | The utility mapping data can be added to designs and |
| It is legally required to contact a utility marking office | | | | plans. It saves a significant amount of headache. |
| before undertaking any digging or drilling related | | | | Otherwise, you will be liable for damaged utility lines, |
| projects. The information that you may have could be | | | | unwanted delays and avoidable expenses. It helps |
| false, outdated and even prove costly. This is because; | | | | businesses comply with updated regulations regarding |
| such available maps can be plans of underground utility | | | | health and safety procedures. A good understanding |
| lines that didn't materialize. There are also possibilities | | | | of closed geographical sites is also beneficial. |
| of maintenance, repair and modifications that are not | | | | |
| updated in the maps. In such cases, accuracy of utility | | | | Utility locating is one area, where you can benefit from |
| maps is almost zero. | | | | the services of an underground mapping company. |
| | | | | The expertise of the company in providing maps of |
| Digging into a utility line can cost you money. Avoiding | | | | underground utilities and ability to present the data in |
| the places marked in the map can also be costly. | | | | easily usable format are important. |
| There is one solution for this problem. | | | | |
| Technology-aided utility locating techniques are | | | | The benefits your company plans to get include an |
| available today. | | | | enhanced detail of underground structures, pipes and |
| | | | | lines. Cost reduction and safety are prime |
| Now we have the services of professional companies | | | | considerations. The geophysical technologies are |
| offering the most detailed underground mapping | | | | advanced to new levels. You can get mapping of the |
| solutions. They produce both 2D and 3D maps, helping | | | | underground utility lines with clear marking of concrete |
| you locate the utility lines as they are. This way, you | | | | pipes, electricity lines, sewers, cables, etc. |
| don't have to rely on information on outdated maps. | | | | |
| The scope of such underground mapping can range | | | | Underground utility mapping has come a long way. |
| from a building construction site to the whole city. | | | | Although it is mandatory to contact the authorities |
| There are even advanced tools and methodologies | | | | before drilling or digging, the underground utility mapping |
| that can identify utility lines running under highways and | | | | can give you better control over your construction |
| buildings. | | | | process. Overlooking utility locating and underground |
| | | | | mapping technologies can cost you money, time and |
| Electromagnetic, acoustic, ground penetrating radar, | | | | resources. |
| live-line detector, etc are technologies and techniques in | | | | |