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.

 

 

 

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