Safe Site’s S.U.E. Division
SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING
To obtain a Subsurface Utility Engineering estimate
Call Ben at 970-420-8819 or e-mail bperez@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
- Helps minimize environmental impact
- 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 your Subsurface Utility Engineering work?
- Safe Site is a leader in the Subsurface Utility Engineering work in the state
- We use GPS & GPR technology
- 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)
Colorado Requirements - Plan and profile for permit requests
- City of Denver - Quality Level B
- City of Centennial - Quality Level B
- City of Greenwood Village - Quality Level A
- City of Lakewood - Quality Level A
- City of Longmont - Quality Level A
- CDOT - Quality Level A
For more information or to request a Subsurface Utility Engineering estimate contact Ben
970-420-8819 or bperez@safesite1.com