Infrastructure Damage Prevention Approaches in the United States
Publication: Pipelines 2021
ABSTRACT
Subsurface infrastructure supports modern cities’ sustainable functionality in terms of services such as gas, electricity, clean water, and sewer. However, damages to subsurface infrastructure are a significant challenge during construction. As a result, damage prevention techniques have received special attention in recent years. The current infrastructure damage prevention techniques in the United States can be categorized as follows: (1) one call system and (2) subsurface utility engineering (SUE). This study illustrates the main differences between them and demonstrates which approach should be utilized based on the project field conditions and the project needs. Finally, the study discusses the constraints that may prevent smaller construction firms from using SUE. As a result, the study serves as a quick reference for construction practitioners to better understand their options for reducing damages to underground utilities during construction.
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