Safe Site’s S.U.E. Division

SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING

 To obtain a subsurface utility engineering estimate

call Justin McIntosh at 970-371-3508 or e-mail jmcintosh@safesite1.com.

What is Subsurface Utility Engineering? Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is a branch of engineering practice that involves managing certain risks associated with utility mapping at appropriate quality levels, utility coordination, utility relocation design and coordination, utility condition assessment, communication of utility data to concerned parties, utility relocation cost estimates, implementation of utility accommodation policies, utility design. (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2002) 

What are the benefits of Subsurface Utility Engineering?

• Reduced Facility Damages
• No Cost of Re-Design
• Reduced Property Damage
• Increased Job Safety
• Reduced Utility Relocations
• Mitigated Constructor Delays
• Lower Project Bids
• Improved Contractor Productivity

Why choose Safe Site Utility Field Services, Colorado for you Subsurface  Utility Engineering work?

• Safe Site, Colorado is the leader in subsurface utility engineering work in the state
• We use GPS technology for all locates
• 20 years experience in SUE work
• You can always expect one-on-one customer service
• Timely and accurate service

The Safe Site, Colorado Subsurface Utility Engineering Process

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has developed an important standard of care guideline, Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data, CI/ASCE 38-02, Safe Site, Colorado respects and has incorporated these steps into their processes.

This standard guideline describes four quality levels of utility depiction:

Quality Level D - Information derived from existing records or oral recollections.

Quality Level C - Information obtained by surveying and plotting visible above-ground utility features and by using professional judgment in correlating this information to Quality Level D.

Quality Level B - Information obtained through the application of appropriate surface geophysical methods to determine the existence and approximate horizontal position of subsurface utilities.

Quality Level A - Precise horizontal and vertical location of utilities obtained by the actual exposure and subsequent measurement of subsurface utilities, usually at a specific point.

(American Society of Civil Engineers, CI/ASCE 38-02)

For more information or to request a Subsurface Utility Engineering estimate contact Justin McIntosh

970-371-3508 or jmcintosh@safesite1.com