Utility Detection Services in Oman
Before breaking ground, it is important to carry out a utility survey to detect and map out underground utilities. Failure to do so can lead to increased project costs and delays. It can also pose a threat to your employees’ health and safety. Underground utility detection surveys are a series of non-intrusive measurements that can be used across all locations and for all rural, commercial and industrial projects. Cost and time saving on a project are some of the biggest benefits of using a utility detection survey. It can help reduce the risk of errors, ensuring that companies are not liable for any damage caused due to their project. Underground utility survey includes Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), 3D Model Surveys, Connectivity Survey (sewer & drainage), and Monitoring 3D Manhole Surveys.
GTS offers full-fledged utility detection services in Oman. Depending on the client requirements, we offer best-in-class underground utility detection surveys that meet industry standards and are in compliance with local regulation laws. We can also deliver the information obtained from the survey in several formats so that they could be easily used for various on-site and in-office purposes.
A typical underground detection survey would comprise:
- Field inspection for each utility infrastructure inspection cover, man-hole, valve etc. All attributes are measured, recorded and photographed.
- Electro-magnetic tracing and marking of all power and conducting lines (e.g. telecom, CATV, cast iron water and gas).
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey employing various transect spacings to identify and resolve any non conducting services e.g. PE gas or water, PVC ducting, asbestos cement water etc.
- Coordinate ground trace markings and GPR grids within the topographical survey reference framework.
- Post-process GPR data utilising Unext Advanced software.
- Produce a model or drawing of the results in accordance with customer specifications.
At GTS, we use ground-penetrating radar and radio detection techniques to locate underground utilities. Our underground utility survey can be used to locate underground water pipelines, electrical power cables, gas pipes, fibre optics, drainage & sewage, steel conduits, among others. Our trained technicians have worked on numerous utility detection projects in Oman. Apart from using the latest equipment and precision locators for underground detection surveys, they also cross-reference with existing land records to ensure there are no interruptions during building or excavation works.
As a renowned utility detection survey specialist in Oman, we aim to continually drive towards improvement & innovation and never compromise on the safety of operational execution. You can count on us to deliver accurate information on the type, depth, and position of existing underground utilities. So, contact us now if you are looking for an experienced underground detection survey provider in Oman.
GTS has developed a full utility detection service of which various levels may be selected by the customer depending on specific survey requirements.
A typical survey would comprise:
- Field inspection for each utility infrastructure inspection cover, man-hole, valve etc. All attributes are measured, recorded and photographed.
- Electro-magnetic tracing and marking of all power and conducting lines (e.g. telecom, CATV, cast iron water and gas).
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey employing various transect spacings to identify and resolve any non conducting services e.g. PE gas or water, PVC ducting, asbestos cement water etc.
- Coordinate ground trace markings and GPR grids within the topographical survey reference framework.
- Post-process GPR data utilizing Unext Advanced software.
- Produce a model or drawing of the results in accordance with customer specifications.
- This is performed using electromagnetic location (EML) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) techniques to detect and trace metallic and non-metallic subsurface utilities.
- Firstly, records searches (STATS) are performed to determine the underground services expected to be present, then a GTS surveyor on-site locates and traces the positions using EML or GPR. The positions may be marked on the surface and recorded.
- We can provide more in-depth information about the subsurface environment by further processing of GPR data. This can detect voids, obstructions, rebar, culverts, and other features.
