More F.A.Q. from US360VIEW

To keep budget's tight and cost effective, we suggest two approaches*: 

1. Wind: only GPR scan where excavations, trenches, wind turbines or bore crossings are planned. No need to scan all the acres of the parcel not being constructed.
2. Solar: only scan the perimeter of the PV array design. When a buried line or utility is found, we will trace that single line inside the project boundary. 

(*Every project is unique, so we can contour the approach but this is a general rule of thumb)

Have GPR/Utility Locating at the start of preliminary design ALTA/NSPS Survey or during Construction Staking (60% -90% IFC from EPC).

We utilize a combination of advanced technologies such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetic Locator (EML), Drone Magnetometer, and GPS Survey Equipment to accurately map underground utilities. Additionally, we collaborate with utility owners, obtain as-built records, and generate CAD files for comprehensive analysis.

Incorporating Private Utility Locating (PUL) into your bidding proposals can enhance your company's professional disciplines and provide a broader range of solutions for your clients. Our goal is not to significantly increase overall bidding costs but to add valuable expertise that can improve your chances of winning project awards.

For Energy project Developers, it is recommended to schedule private utility locates during the ALTA survey to obtain survey-grade GPS points of the existing infrastructure along proposed access roads, MV routes, and WTG pads. This allows for the importation of CSV Survey data by the EPC/Contractor for future staking and necessary potholing or daylighting during bore crossings.

Minimal Approach - is calling the State811 OneCall. State811 or Texas Railroad Commission will submit a ticket and conduct a field locate in which the Land Surveyors will GPS collect those paint, flags and stakes. 

Calling 811 is free however may only provide up to 70% (at most) of what buried utilities/pipelines actually exist. Private Utility Locating uses multiple technologies (such as GPR) to raise that level of certainty up to 99% and often corrects 811's locates and pinpoints abandoned lines, not recorded by State811, nor documented by the utility owner.

US360VIEW has multiple Professional Survey firms that can complete the turn-key Survey need for all large Utility-Scale Energy Projects. It's called, "4-STEP Survey Diligence Program"

1. Provide Aerial imagery and LiDAR topography.
2. Provide Land Survey boundary and deed research for ALTA/Title Agencies.
3. Map legacy well heads and/or buried metallic objects from past land owner and Oil & Gas operations.
4. Provide subsurface utility mapping in GIS exports for a full and complete Geospatial intelligence.

Our streamlined best practice from 'inquiry to invoice' ensures simplicity and effectiveness:

1. Initial Contact: Call or email us with your project scope.

2. Quotation: We will generate a comprehensive written quote, detailing your expectations, scope, plan, process, and price.

3. Team Review: Review the quote with your team, making any necessary adjustments to the scope.

4. Notice to Proceed: Upon receiving the NTP (Notice to Proceed), we will generate a final document: the Professional Service Agreement (PSA).

5. Execution: We consolidate the proposal, task, and action plan with a one-page PSA for a single signature to execute the work order, completing the scope.

6. Project Completion: Once the project is completed and deliverables are submitted, we will invoice the agreed-upon fee for services.

By following these steps, US360VIEW ensures a smooth and efficient process, from the initial inquiry to the final invoice, guaranteeing clarity and satisfaction at every stage.