Subsurface Utility Engineering

An important tool in the firm’s surveying technology is Subsurface Utility Engineering (S.U.E.). S.U.E. is an engineering process for accurately locating and mapping the horizontal and vertical position of underground utilities by utilizing new and existing technologies. It is an indispensable tool for clients considering renovations, for reducing or eliminating unexpected utility conflicts, and for minimizing construction delays. Members of Draper Aden Associates’ staff have been performing S.U.E. since the early 1990s. Techniques include terrain conductivity, magnetics, radiofrequency, electromagnetics, and non-destructive vacuum excavation.

Underground Utility Locating, Designating and Mapping
Septic Field, Wells, and UST
Detection and Mapping
Contamination Detection and Mapping
Utility Condition Assessment

Applications

Exposing/locating lines
Utility as-builts
Underground tank detection
Valve/meter box clean-out
Raise/repair valve
Storm box clean-out
Mud/slurry cleanup
Safe tree root excavation
Utility relocation consultation
Utility information databases/GIS
Safe utility pole/sign excavation
Utility manhole/handhole cleanout

Vacuum Truck