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There is a need for better procedures for obtaining accurate subsurface utility data at the design stage of projects.  The completion of the ASCE Standard 38-02: Standard Guidelines for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data has provided a clear set of guidelines to use for obtaining this accurate information.  Outlined in the guideline is Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), which is a sub-discipline of Civil Engineering that combines technologies and design methodologies to manage the risks associated with underground utilities on civil, environmental, and other related construction projects.

Learning Objectives:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
This seminar is beneficial for participants as they will become familiar with SUE practices as well as the benefits of using SUE relative to managing risks and costs through mapping existing subsurface utilities within a rigorous engineering protocol. The main objective of this presentation is to introduce the participants to Subsurface Utilities Engineering (SUE).  The presentation will focus on the various quality levels, and typical deliverables associated with a SUE project.  We will walk through the stages of a typical project and show how the SUE process is best utilized to maximize its overall benefits. We will also review some of the key technologies used in these investigations including: Electromagnetic Cable Locate Equipment, Ground Penetrating Radar, 3D Underground Imaging, and Vacuum excavation technologies.  The cost benefits associate with utilizing SUE services will be shown using the University of Toronto Study.  Several case studies will be discussed to show how SUE was utilized and the benefits that were experienced.                                                                             

Benefits of SUE:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
• Provides Designers/Engineers with valuable information during design stage.
• SUE is a defined systematic and repeatable process
• Mitigates potential conflicts/ relocations
• Helps reduce number of relocations
• Helps reduce re-design costs
• Contractors reduce bid prices
• Helps reduce project delays
• Improves project safety
• Reduces clients overall risk

The following questions will be answered: 
What is SUE?   Why do we need SUE?  How is SUE different? What are SUE applications? How do we use SUE? Where SUE has been used? What standard exists?    

Intended Audience:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
This would be of interest to engineers working in Capital Projects, Infrastructure, Utilities, Engineering, Planning, Water, Power Distribution, Transportation, Telecommunications  Departments for Municipalities, Engineering Consulting Firms, Utilities Companies (BC Hydro, Fortis, Metro Vancouver, Telus, Rogers etc), Construction Companies, Ministry of Transportation, Translink (Coast Mountain Bus, Sky Train, West Coast Express),  BC Housing, Health Authorities and other organizations.          

Instructors

Lawrence Arcand P.Eng AECOM – TSH/TBE Subsurface Utilities Engineers
A graduate of Queen’s University, Lawrence is a licensed Professional Engineer in both Ontario, Alberta and BC who has over 10 years experience.  In his current role as Manager, SUE Services Department, Canada for Subsurface Utility Engineers, he is responsible for the overall management of SUE services across Canada.  Lawrence is a member of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance – Best Practices Committee, and he sits on the Technical Committee of the CSA Developing Canadian Standards for Utility Mapping and As-Builts. He has managed numerous SUE projects in Canada for a variety of clients including; The Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Alberta Transportation, the Region of Durham, the City of Toronto and the City of Calgary.

Emil Tomescu P.Eng. AECOM – TSH/TBE Subsurface Utilities Engineers                                                                                                                                         
A graduate of Mircea Cel Batran University, Constanta, Romania, Emil is a licensed Professional Engineer in BC, who has over 20 years engineering and managerial experience in Shipyard, Food Processing, Manufacturing and Public Sector.  In his current role as SUE Branch Manager, Vancouver for  Subsurface Utility Engineers, he is responsible for the overall development and management of SUE services across Metro-Vancouver and beyond. 

Cancellation Policy

Registered attendees unable to attend the event may designate a substitute, provided APEGBC receives written notification at least one business day prior to the event. Registration information for the substitute attendee should accompany the notice. If notice of cancellation of registration is received:

•  5 business days or more prior to the event, a refund will be processed
•  Less than 5 business days prior to the event, no refunds apply

Substitute registrants are permitted up to the day of the seminar and member/non-member fees will be applied. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event if less than the minimum required participants have registered. Liability limited to registration fee.

APEGBC is an AIBC/CES registered provider offering an AIBC-Accredited activity for 4 Core Learning Units.

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