In the process of achieving this solid foundation, suitable excavation must occur without having to forego excavation depth or breadth to avoid service strikes.

Not only must the location be clearly known, but it must be understood with regards to pressure, load and vibrations. Vacuum excavation is usually the most effective around services and saves time which is always a critical pillar in a project. Project principals may not affect, disrupt or damage utilities. 

Lung damage, burns, electrocutions and crushings are on the list of horrific outcomes from shortcuts. Infrastructure has been damaged and washed away by sudden underground floodings. Underground gas tanks that are damaged could spring a small leak which builds up an explosion risk. The ultimate risk that is being averted is the death of any citizen present on the building project site and the surrounding damage radius.

Underground asset location has an extremely important role to play in the establishment of safe and effective excavations. Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) is a great initiative and has recorded up to 1.9 million calls in one year. The challenge that requestees are faced with is the unexpected inundation of email replies when, for example, there are 16 parties linked to the area needing excavation. Replies come in multiple formats, inconsistent markings, conflicting route mappings etc. The efficiency and accurateness of underground location services is currently the safest, fastest route to follow until technology and processes can cope with the size and inconsistencies of related data.

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