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Dig season is quickly approaching, but before you start excavating, it’s crucial to recognize the hidden risks lurking beneath the surface. Discover how Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) can safeguard your project, team, and bottom line.
Over the years, we’ve gathered some reoccurring feedback from our clients when it comes to selecting a builder and we’d like to share (in no particular order!) some of these insights with you.
Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE) What is SUE? Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE) is a service that GdB provides utilizing Electromagnetic Induction and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) according to ASCE/CI 38-02, Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data. This standard was developed and published in 2002 by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). GdB experts find and “markout” underground utility lines,
Remote sensing can be used on any job site. It’s a great service option as the site gets larger or access is limited (e.g. rail, highways, cleanup sites). Remote sensing includes any methodology where data (e.g. imagery, LiDAR, hyper-spectral, etc) is collected from a distance, usually from the air. GdB uses UAVs (i.e. drones), manned aircraft, and has a library of imagery collected over the
Remote Sensing 101 Airborne Remote Sensing describes a suite of technologies that use overhead photography, sensors, and satellites to create detailed maps and measurements. There are two types of remote sensing technology: Passive Remote Sensing (or Photogrammetric remote sensing) – The collection of reflected light in the form of color or RGB (red/green/blue) pixels that form photographs. Active Remote Sensing – Emits energy that measures
With construction season upon us, site clearing, demolition, and excavation will kick off projects – yet all that literal groundbreaking activity may uncover or even strike buried utilities. Every heavy equipment operator knows to call 811 before the ground is disturbed; 811 is the minimum requirement. Did you know that subsurface utility exploration (SUE) can show more? The biggest area to explore is private property,