In any urban development, one of the first and potentially most critical components of a project is locating subsurface utilities. The maze of underground utilities, ranging from electric cables to gas pipelines, may be out of sight but can become a danger if not accurately identified before excavation or site development begins. Relying on existing […]

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If you undertake any type of construction or site work in Perth, there’s a good chance you’ll need to excavate part of the area. To strongly reduce the risk of damaging underground utilities, it’s recommended to use a vacuum excavation technique.  While vacuum excavation does reduce the level of risk, it won’t completely eliminate risk.

Surveying is an essential part of every construction project and provides crucial information for project planning and execution. Among the various types of surveys offered is a feature survey (also known as a topographic survey). A feature survey plays a critical role in the initial stages of construction and helps all parties understand the physical

Excavation is often regarded as a high risk part of the construction process. However, if you pre-plan and follow the mandatory codes of practice, you can greatly reduce the risk.  One crucial part of the excavation process is determining the location of existing utilities. This usually happens before any dirt is turned and should be

Any company undertaking an excavation project must have underground utility locating services high on their checklist. The two go hand-in-hand. Skipping this stage or using an unqualified utility location technician can quickly turn your project into a nightmare. The risk of an accident, budget blowouts or a delay in operations will increase dramatically.  So, what