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Nebraska Department of Roads Utility Conference February 26, 2004

What is SUE?: 

What is SUE? Designation Using geophysical prospecting techniques to determine the existence and horizontal position of underground utilities.   Locating Using non-destructive digging equipment, such as vacuum excavation, at critical points along a subsurface utility’s path to determine the precise horizontal and vertical position of the underground utility line, to plan for proper protection, eliminate potential damage to underground utilities during construction and avoid unnecessary relocations.   Data Management Surveying utility information obtained by designating and locating and entering it into the computer-aided design (CAD) system, which allows designers to examine project options and plan ahead to eliminate utility conflicts. Accurate Utility Information

Why a Professional SUE Provider?: 

Why a Professional SUE Provider? Quality of Diversified Services Full-Service SUE Organization with Broad-Based Expertise. Quality and Quick Response Strong Commitment to Quality and Responsive Services. Resources Availability of Resources to complete assignments on schedule. Liability Insurance Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer

Quality Level “D”: 

Quality Level “D” Quality Level D Information comes solely from existing utility records. Utility Contact Phase Records Preview

Quality Level “C”Visible Features: 

Quality Level “C” Visible Features Survey Quality Level C involves surveying visible aboveground utility facilities, such as manholes, valve boxes, etc., and correlating this information with existing utility records.

Quality Level “B”Determining Horizontal Alignment: 

Quality Level “B” Determining Horizontal Alignment Quality Level B involves the use of surface geographical techniques to determine the existence and horizontal position of underground utilities

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Credibility of SUE SUE vs. Conventional

Quality Level “A”Utility Locating: 

Quality Level “A” Utility Locating Utility Exposed Accurate X,Y, Z Locating Size, Material and Configuration Quality Level A involves the use of non-destructive digging equipment at critical points to determine the precise horizontal and vertical position of underground utilities, as well as the type, size, condition, material and other characteristics.

ASCE: 

ASCE Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data (ASCE C-I 38-02) 3 of 12 Members of the ASCE Committee Responsible for the Standard were TBE Associates

Who Uses SUE?: 

Who Uses SUE? Governmental Agencies Federal Agencies Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Aviation Administration Local Governmental Agencies Counties, cities and regulatory agencies Departments of Defense (DOD) Navy Army Corps of Engineers State Agencies Departments of Transportation (DOTs) Turnpikes / Expressway Authorities Port Authorities

Who Uses SUE?: 

Who Uses SUE? Private Sector Private Utilities Consultants Commercial Development Major and Minor Business Parks Rail Companies Industrial Companies Educational Institutions Contractors

Why Use SUE?: 

Why Use SUE? To Avoid Unreliable Underground Utility Information Make Informed Design Decisions To make informed design decisions, you need accurate utility information. Avoid Costly Conflicts and Relocations Utility owners, designers, engineers, and contractors should consider SUE services to avoid costly conflicts and relocations. Cost-Effective Relatively inexpensive and offers a significant return on investment. Purdue Study commissioned by the FHWA determined a savings of $4.62 for every dollar spent on SUE.

Project Lifeline: 

Project Lifeline How do utilities fit in?

Planning Phase: 

Planning Phase Limits Utility Relocations

Design Phase: 

Design Phase Minor Adjustments to Plans

Construction Phase: 

Construction Phase Partnering

Conflict Resolution: 

Conflict Resolution Modify Project Owner’s Design Introduce Design Alternatives Identify Utility Relocations Additional SUE Options Utility Coordination

Relative Cost Savings and Benefits: 

Relative Cost Savings and Benefits Purdue Study Commissioned by FHWA 71 Projects Studied Cost Savings of $4.62 per $1.00 spent Un-quantifiable Savings Not Included Only 3 Projects had Negative Return

Cost Savings: 

Cost Savings Utilities Benefits Property Owners Bussiness on Routes/Highways Tax Payers are Rate Payers!

TBE Group, Inc.: 

TBE Group, Inc. For Additional Information Contact: Sandra L. Jones, PE (317) 585-3540 (317) 585-3542 fax sjones@tbegroup.com

Question and Answer Session: 

Question and Answer Session

Thank You: 

Thank You

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