Latest Updates
There are many different locating technologies and techniques used for underground pipes and cables. The main equipment and tools that have proven to work over many years and situations are listed below. Available Existing Information (Maps) GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) Acoustic Location (Sound) Infra Red Imaging (Thermal) Electromagnetic Locating (EM) Available Existing Information Gathering Maps … Read more
Some you might think these old Telstra pit covers are quite sturdy and can handle the weight of public everyday use, after 30 years, not so much. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! Avoid Stepping on broken or damaged Communication Pits, these old pits can collapse in with any weight or movement, without warning. These pits only have … Read more
Short Answer = YES. Yes, cables, pipes and other utilities can be found at any depth. There are standards for depth but in some situations pipes need alternate routes because of obstructions. Below are some examples I found in one day on the job. Some utilities (usually private residential) are not on dial before you … Read more
Dial Before You Dig General Safety Practices. At Dial Before You Dig, safety of those working around infrastructure assets and the community is of high priority. At every stage of the project, there are measures that can be taken to ensure the safety of those involved in the project and others. Below is a basic … Read more
An average construction project in the United States have savings of $4.62 for every dollar spent on SUE (Subsurface utility engineering). Why does SUE save 4.6x on every dollar spent? The concept of SUE is gaining popularity worldwide as a framework to mitigate costs associated with project redesign, construction delays, and to avoid risk and … Read more
How much can utility strikes cost? The optic fiber communication line going to Newcastle from Sydney, if hit, can cause damages of upto a $1 million dollars a minute in third party damages. What is the Worst case scenario in Australia on Record? The photo below is September 2009, an excavation caused optic fiber lines … Read more
GPR (ground penetrating radars) scanners are capable of detecting metal objects embedded within concrete structures. The image is created from the signal transmitted and received from the scan. As locators, We can interpret the contrast of the gpr scan image from our knowledge (information, skills and experience), industry accuracy can vary but GPR technologies are … Read more