Complex municipal infrastructure projects require accurate insights on subsurface conditions and buried utilities. multiVIEW Locates has partnered with hundreds of municipalities across the province of Ontario to supply reliable subsurface insights.
Complex municipal infrastructure projects require accurate insights on subsurface conditions and buried utilities. Constrained by project budgets and tight timelines, municipalities need to partner with a qualified Locate Service Provider to supply data required to design projects effectively at the outset, helping to avoid risk and the costs associated with utility accommodation, coordination and relocation.
multiVIEW Locates has partnered with hundreds of municipalities across the province of Ontario to supply reliable subsurface insights. No challenge it too complex and we’ve worked on projects big and small – from locating fibre optic cable under city streets to completing large Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects in support of the construction of Light Rail Transit (LRT) and other transit-related infrastructure.
City of LondonWe use multiVIEW to manage all aspects of locating our municipal services infrastructure from interfacing with Ontario One Call to field marking. We’ve found them to be accurate, reliable and responsive. Communication is excellent and any issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
multiVIEW Locates is highly experienced at completing all four Quality Levels of a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) investigation and successfully executing a coordinated program. We will communicate with stakeholders, conduct records research, survey and plot visible above ground features, apply geophysical methods to accurately locate utilities in your project area, and conduct test pits to ascertain depth data.
Using professional judgement, we will then correlate all data into high quality deliverables, tailored to project specifications that include a stamped CAD drawing, high resolution photos, a utility conflict matrix and investigation report developed by our in-house Professional Engineering team.
We are also expert at carrying out a number of data acquisition activities that complement the SUE scope of work including invert investigations, CCTV sewer inspections, pole camera techniques, electromagnetic sonding for sewer locating and Confined Space Entry (CSE) for chamber data.
We create high quality drawings and reports that allow municipalities to accurately establish the location of buried utilities within a project area, providing a foundation for decision-making around construction design.
multiVIEW Locates carries out multiple utility locating contracts throughout the province of Ontario, and is deeply experienced in navigating municipal standards and specifications. We use advanced techniques to accurately locate almost any type of buried asset including fibre communications, high voltage electricity, high pressure gas mains, water and sewer pipes, switches, pressure plates and other complex infrastructure. We can also locate the “un-locatable” such as clay pipes or utilities containing broken tracer wires.
Our dedicated team of Project Engineers and Senior Geophysicists monitor processes and oversee the production of deliverables to ensure compliance and adherence to the highest standard of Quality. Our deeply experienced Technicians undergo comprehensive internal and external training. Technicians continue their professional development throughout their careers and achieve certifications that include Damage Prevention Technician (DPT) and Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
Our certified CAD specialists produce accurate drawings customized to project specifications. Everything we do is guided by our Quality Management System (QMS) and Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Manual. We are also ISNetworld certified. Learn more about our commitment to Safety & Training.
From four strategically located offices across Ontario, we mobilize quickly, even for distant deployments. Our unique approach to resourcing guarantees that a Field Supervisor is available 24/7 on every project. We save you time and money by coordinating all of the locates required for your project and working directly with Ontario One Call.
multiVIEW Locates invests in the latest technology available. We operate a fleet of state-of-the-art Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems, Electromagnetic (EM) Induction units, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Vacuum Excavation and coring equipment, Time Domain Electromagnetics (TDEM), CCTV Sewer Inspection cameras and more. Learn more about our technology and techniques.
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We’ve achieved a unique position in the marketplace based on decades of experience, which allows us to provide added value to our customers.
Our strategic approach to resourcing fosters scalability, flexibility and rapid response times. We’re here to support you 24/7, and no project is too complex.
We foster a culture of continuous improvement through comprehensive internal and external training. Our Health & Safety culture is backed by our HS&E Manual.
We’re guided by our Quality Management System (QMS) and our team of experts executes all processes with the highest regard for quality.
A full suite of Utility Locating services backed by a focus on Safety, Quality and Customer Excellence.
