PAS 128 Survey in Derby
Topographical and utility survey for Becket Primary School in Derby
Written By J. Jackson | Published: 14th March 2024 | Updated: 5th September 2024
PAS 128 Utility Survey
PAS 128 is a set of guidelines designed to standardise the way underground utilities are located, verified, and mapped.
The specification is a response to the need for reliable utility detection to inform construction and maintenance projects where services run so they can be avoided, preventing costly and dangerous errors.
The Scope:
Becket Primary School contacted our team to complete a PAS 128 compliant utility survey and a topographical survey so they could add new entrances to the school. The team were required to survey the areas near the existing school gates and the areas near the school field, as well as the pavements surrounding the school.
What Is a Utility Survey?
A utility survey provides information on buried services on your site. They are essential because they help prevent any hits on utilities when performing excavation on site or help to identify where services run to avoid interference when planning.
These surveys are completed using the latest Electromagnetic Locators (EML), Ground Penetrating Rader Units (GPR) and lifting inspection covers.
We provide existing drawings to show where metal pipes, plastic pipes, electricity cables, drainage systems and telecommunications run as well as do borehole clearances and CCTV pipe inspections.
Why are Utility Surveys Important?
PAS 128 surveys are more than just a procedural checkbox; they are an investment in the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the UK’s infrastructure projects.
With the evolving landscape of utility mapping, embracing PAS 128 is not just the best practice – it’s a necessity for the industry:
- They provide detailed maps that facilitate better planning and design, which is useful for designers and engineers;
- They reduce the risk of utility strikes, thus maintaining site safety and project timelines for contractors;
- They deliver an accurate record for future reference and asset management to clients and asset owners
Discover the benefits of conducting a utility survey, along with the dangers & risks of NOT conducting one:
Understanding: The Benefits of Conducting a Utility Survey
Understanding: The Dangers and Risks of Not Conducting a Utility Survey
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How Can SolidPoint Help Your Project?
At SolidPoint, we are passionate about providing accurate and efficiently collected data for our clients and have worked on numerous projects across the UK. If you are looking to commission a survey in your next project, please don’t hesitate to Get in touch with a member of our friendly team to discuss your requirements and get a free quote.
Alternatively, you can call us on 01332 898350 or email us at projects@solidpoint.co.uk for more information on our services. We look forward to hearing from you!
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