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Subsurface Utility Engineering

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What is not seen is usually the thing that can have the biggest and most costly impact. Such is the case with subsurface utilities. Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), a relatively new branch of civil engineering process recognized by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), helps minimize the impact. SUE accurately enables the location and mapping of subsurface utilities during the early phase of any project. BL Companies can apply subsurface utility engineering and mapping techniques to take control of utility coordination for a proposed project or during an ongoing project. BL Companies provides subsurface utility engineering and mapping services to commercial, industrial, utility, municipal, institutional and private clients. BL Companies has proven experience with both highway officials and utility owners to implement SUE services. Our Subsurface Utility Engineering Team manages utility coordination for our clients; provides global and logical relocation strategies; and promotes a spirit of cooperation among all parties. We use the latest in computer equipment and software in subsurface utility engineering and mapping technology to meet the needs of the client and project. CADD based mapping is also available to provide 3-D imaging for design engineering and GIS application. According to FHWA, “Studies have shown that SUE, typically costs less than 0.5 percent of the total project construction cost, saves more than $4 for every $1 spent, and may reduce project delivery time by as much as 20 percent.”

Utility conceptual design Utility design development

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Utility Markout – Electromagnetic induction Utility Markout – Ground penetrating radar Utility Locations – Vacuum excavation Conflict identification and resolution Conflict resolution drawings and specifications Cost estimating, negotiation, draft agreements Administration of utility coordination strategy

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Major utility relocation Offsite improvements Hookup of utility services UAVs and Survey Scanning

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