Understanding the Difference Between Private and Public Utilities: Why It Matters Before You Dig Whether you’re breaking ground on a new construction project, installing a fence, or planting trees, knowing what lies beneath the surface is essential for managing project…
The Challenges of Multi-Channel Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Why Single-Channel Systems May Be a Better Option
March 25, 2025The Challenges of Multi-Channel Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Why Single-Channel Systems May Be a Better Option Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a vital tool for subsurface exploration, used in everything from construction and archaeology to environmental surveys. The advent…
Understanding ASCE 38-22
February 20, 2025Advancing the Standard for Subsurface Utility Engineering In the world of construction and infrastructure development, knowing where utilities are located beneath the surface is critical for ensuring safety, efficiency, and the success of projects. Without this knowledge, projects risk costly…
Understanding Ground Penetrating Radar Frequencies: Depth, Accuracy, and Soil Impact
September 24, 2024Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is an essential tool across various fields, from archaeology to engineering and environmental assessments. Its effectiveness, however, hinges on a complex interplay of frequencies, soil types, and the dielectric properties of subsurface materials. In this blog,…
The Significance of Investing in Subsurface Utility Engineering In the realm of civil engineering, the importance of accurate and comprehensive subsurface utility information cannot be overstated. Lack of reliable data on underground conditions often leads to inefficiencies in project design,…
CCTV Inspections: Why Pipeline Assessments are a Wise Investment for Construction Projects
November 21, 2023In Ontario, Canada, many local and provincial authorities have regulations and guidelines in place that require contractors to conduct Closed Circuit Television Video (CCTV) inspections on existing sanitary and storm sewer systems if any construction is to take place near…
Celebrating National Flag Day of Canada
February 15, 2022Happy National Flag Day! Eh?! Today we are celebrating National Flag Day across our country, with the Canadian flag officially turning 57-years old! From the uniforms of our Olympic athletes, to flag poles across our country, the maple leaf has…
Sewer Cleaning & Inspections: Why are they important
November 19, 2021Performing routine cleaning and inspections of a sewer collection system optimizes infrastructure performance, planning and spend. As time passes, Ontario’s sewer systems face increasing pressures from the growing population, ageing infrastructure, and the unpredictability of climate change. Together these factors…
Damage Prevention: Understanding industry labour challenges
November 11, 2021Answering the call for labour challenges in the Damage Prevention industry. As the Canadian economy begins exiting the impacts of a global pandemic, a new world is becoming apparent for many companies. Customer demands are growing, and staff shortages are…
How Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) improves infrastructure asset management
September 27, 2021Assessing the conditions of pavement allows for efficient long-term planning of municipal roads and bridges. The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) estimates that the Current Replacement Value* of municipal infrastructure in Ontario was $484 billion in 2020, with 35…
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