PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATING
Private Utility Locating is a rapidly growing industry for good reason, it has proven to be effective in project planning, damage prevention, updated geological surveying, and overall job-site safety. As the industry has evolved the technology has evolved with it, incorporating Ground Penetrating Radar with Electromagnetic Locating has become the industry standard for preventing costly damages to our civil infrastructure. While reducing the probability of encountering an undocumented utility line down to almost zero, it has also helped increase project productivity by pinpointing specific utilities, their depth, start-stop points, and even where a line has been damaged or become blocked. This takes the costly guesswork out of repairing or replacing specific utilities while promoting safe excavation and protecting our valuable infrastructure.
WHAT IS ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCATING?
Electromagnetic locating is a non-destructive testing method that uses electromagnetic signals to locate and map underground utilities and infrastructure. This method involves transmitting an electromagnetic signal from a transmitter device through the ground and detecting the signal with a receiver device. The receiver device then measures the strength and direction of the electromagnetic signal, allowing the location and depth of the underground utilities and infrastructure to be determined.
WHY USE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCATING FOR PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATING?
Private utility locating is necessary to avoid damaging underground utilities and infrastructure during excavation or drilling activities. Electromagnetic locating is one of the most commonly used methods for private utility locating because it offers several benefits over other methods.
Non-destructive testing: Electromagnetic locating is a non-destructive testing method that does not require excavation or drilling into the ground, preserving the integrity of the property and the underground utilities and infrastructure.
Saves time and money: Electromagnetic locating is a fast and efficient method for locating underground utilities and infrastructure, reducing the time and costs associated with traditional excavation and drilling methods.
Improves safety: Electromagnetic locating is a safe method for locating underground utilities and infrastructure, eliminating the risks associated with traditional excavation and drilling methods, such as damaging underground utilities, causing gas leaks, or creating hazards for workers.
Accurate results: Electromagnetic locating provides accurate and reliable results, allowing engineers, contractors, and property owners to make informed decisions about excavation and drilling activities.
Minimizes disruption: Electromagnetic locating is a quiet and non-invasive testing method that minimizes disruptions to property owners and neighboring properties, making it an ideal choice for use in residential areas or commercial properties.