Land Surveying and Utility Easements
Our Professional Land Surveyors ensure you receive the most accurate data using efficient, state of the art equipment.
Services Include:
- Defining objectives and determining which maps and products are necessary for the realization of the project
- Utilization of modern survey techniques and equipment
- Easement and Boundary work, including research of utility, municipal, and state records as well as field reconnaissance
- Robotic instrumentation on the job site, allowing for instantaneous positions and immediate communication
- Start to finish site design and stake-out, including permit maps, easement maps, site remediation volume computations, route planning, and construction inspection
- As-Built and 3D Model Development resulting in efficient and accurate planning for New Construction and Infrastructure Replacement
Markets
- Liquid Petroleum
- Natural Gas
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Roadway Improvement Projects
Delivery Formats
- Industry standard CAD software
- Full color in-house reprographics
Mapping
Our Mapping Department performs field verifications and reconciles all anomalies, decreasing third party hits and increasing safety. Attention to detail and a focus on safety are our driving factors.
Providing detailed maps helps contractors establish a more efficient work schedule enabling the timely completion of projects.
Services Include:
- Field verification
- As-built details
- Preparing maps displaying new additions to the distribution system
- Examining Work Order packages to ensure completeness
- Service Card design, preparation, and drafting
Our team of skilled mappers and inspectors visit each home within a project to verify accuracy of existing maps.
Inspection Services
Our qualified Inspectors provide continuous monitoring of contractors as well as company employees to ensure adherence and compliance with construction standards, specifications, and policies.
Services Include:
Pipeline Installation, Replacement, and Repair
- Perform system review in accordance with municipal, state, and company requirements
- Inspect all utility facilities
- Schedule and meet with customers to review planned work and/or determine proper location for the new facility
- Prepare as-built dimensions and elevation
- Inspection report preparation, including anomalies found and rectifying action
- Safeguard facilities during excavation, blasting, and other forms of disturbances
- Mark out existing and proposed utilities
Pre and Post Paving Restoration
- Restoration inspection based on company needs to ensure safety, compliance, and conformance
- Inspect and measure restoration sites before and after completion
- Monitor contractor crews performing work based on the daily restoration schedule
- Perform post review / walk-thru of large projects to determine completion of work
- Perform annual field reviews to assure work meets acceptable standards
Project Management and Coordination
Our experienced team of Project Managers and Coordinators guarantee the safe and efficient completion of all projects in accordance with utility, municipal, and state construction standards.
Services Include:
- Review of project scope and assignments
- Managing project from design to completion
- Retrieve as-built and land records
- Identifying best utility line assignment based on information gathered during project overview
- Serving as liaison between designers, inspectors, management, and jurisdictional officials
- Prepare and submit documentation required to obtain necessary permits
- Coordinating the services needed to complete the project safely, efficiently, and within budget
- Ensuring program deadlines are met by identifying obstacles and creating contingency plans
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing Departments to identify conversion opportunities within project areas
Tools Provided
- Project timeline and checklists for all stages of the project to ensure deadlines remain on schedule
- Database to track project activity and budget
New Business Design
Our Designers and Field Personnel possess the tools and experience required to assess and address the needs of your prospective customer.
Our request for service forms ensure a productive site visit with prospective customers.
Services Include:
- Gathering necessary information prior to scheduling an appointment for residential and commercial service requests
- Onsite meetings to review job progression and obtain accurate information
- Taking current and future factors into consideration when designing service and estimating project cost
- Determination of utility line and meter location
- Mark outs of existing and proposed facilities
- Preparation of Work Order packages
- Applications for road excavation permit and easements
- Preparation of as-built drawings for all additions or updates
Tools Provided
- Residential Request for Service Forms
- Commercial Request for Service Forms
- Tracking Database to include all information relevant to the job
- Customizable estimating tools
Replacement Design
Our fully qualified and certified team of Engineers and Designers will ensure that underperforming and antiquated infrastructure is replaced in accordance with current constructions standards.
Services Include:
- Our designers will assist with a policy driven improvement of the safety and integrity of the utility system
- Reviewing main and service records to determine the size, material, pressure of the facility, and whether it is active or inactive
- Discussing restoration and addressing any questions with the customer to make the replacement as seamless as possible
- Creating a design that adequately supports current and future needs
- Assessing the need for pre-construction test holes
- Determining project cost and reporting by company established criteria
- Preparing Work Order packages
Tools Provided
- Project timelines
- Replacement inspection forms
- Project books for field and office containing all gathered information
Restoration Management
Our experienced Restoration Team is equipped to efficiently manage your restoration program with a focus on cost reductions and customer satisfaction.
Tools Provided: Tracking Database, Daily Schedule, Color maps of area to be restored, Pending/Completed Restoration Reports, Restoration Audit Reports, Restoration Verification Forms
Services Include:
- Receiving restoration sheets and identifying whether a pre-restoration verification is necessary
- Tracking restoration information to identify when restoration work can be assigned for completion
- Developing and disturbing daily schedule of addresses and sites being restored
- Providing the contractors with restoration sheets, maps, and related documentation needed for the completion of the assigned work
- Ensuring deadlines are met by identifying obstacles and creating contingency plans
- Review of estimated versus actual for wok performed to determine if a post-restoration audit is necessary
- Single point of contact for all restoration related inquiries
- Performing annual inspections of completed work as required by company and/or jurisdictional authority
Utility Mark Outs
Our qualified Field Technicians possess the experience and equipment required to accurately mark out utilities and reduce the risk of third party damage.
Services Include:
- Ability to gather all information necessary to perform accurate mark outs
- Documentation of steps utilized to complete mark out
- Communication of site mark out to relevant parties
- Closure of dig tickets in associated databases
- Quality assurance program provides training, equipment maintenance, and periodic inspections of completed work