Both public (811) and private utility locating is an essential risk management best practice for all underground construction boring.
Subsurface utility locating and surveying are required during the design and construction phase of a project in order to:
Prevent existing utility damage
Reduce the need for redesign in field
Eliminate risk exposures for engineer, owner and contractor
Identify utilities not shown on records
Reduce contractor downtimes and claims
Decrease overall project cost