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As Subsurface Utility Engineering matures, DPC presents new topics on finding unknown facilities, keeping map data updated, and getting the most value out of SUE. | December 9, 2008 | | 8:00 AM | Keeping Utility Mapping Data Current on Long Duration Projects
Jim Anspach, Principal
So-Deep Inc.
Find out how the Alaska Way Viaduct project in downtown Seattle has developed a systemized way to keep QLB mapping current at a low cost during long duration projects. QLB mapping was performed early in the project since existing major utilities within the project limits are vital to continued service to the city and play a major factor in design costs, time, and viability. However, there have been many changes to the utilities due to other ongoing projects and utility maintenance needs. Hear how their structured method of dealing with such issues can be used on your own projects! | | 9:15 AM | Getting the Most SUE Value Out of Your Project's Buck
Peter Borsack, Associate/SUE Manager
Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
How can SUE help you mitigate risk and control costs? Find out how providing SUE with the highest informational value (beyond SUE levels C and D) at the lowest achievable cost will be the best testimonial for SUE intrinsic value regardless of project delivery. You’ll hear about the most commonly used activities during the planning process, and which of those activities achieves the highest value. | | 2:15 PM | Updating Utility Mapping Scopes of Work for the 21st Century
Jim Anspach, Principal, So-Deep Inc.
John Harter, Tampa Bay Engineering
Much has changed in the years since the first scope of work for “designating” and “locating” utilities was developed. Aerial mapping, inverts and rim elevations for sewers, use of utility quality levels, necessary 3-D attributes for all utilities regardless of quality level for new 3D mapping programs, conflict identification, inspection during relocation, and coordination are only some of the changes. Hear how to update the SUE scope language of the past to match current needs in accordance with the revisions to CI/ASCE 38-02. | | December 10, 2008 | | 10:45 AM | Unknown Utilities - Finding Them and Dealing with Them
Jim Anspach, Principal
So-Deep Inc.
How do you identify unknown utilities as you plan a major project? Many lines have been abandoned, particularly in oil and gas areas. Learn more about the processes currently in use and hear about the standard that is being written on how to deal with these unknown utilities. | | 1:15 PM | Locating Utilities – Updates on Technology from the Strategic Highway Research Program Study
Jim Anspach, Principal
So-Deep Inc.
Hear the newly-released results of the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP II), a research project focused on utility locating. | | 2:30 PM | Joint-Use Buried Duct Network for Upgrading and Maintaining Utility Cables
Dr. Lawrence Slavin, President
Outside Plant Consulting Services, Inc.
Buried Duct Network (BDN) represents a joint-use, integrated system to facilitate future upgrades of buried communications (telephone, CATV) and power lines. Hear how using this system can allow future upgrades or replacement of installed utility cables while significantly reducing or eliminating the risk of excavation damage. |
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