Subsurface Utility Engineering
Providing SUE services that save you time and money.
Cardno TBE provides premier Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services. Using Cardno TBE's SUE services will result in the enhanced accuracy of project designs and cost estimates by collecting and mapping underground utility data that was primarily unknown.
Cardno TBE offers a full range of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) / utilities services to public and private clients in the United States, The United Kingdom, Canada, Puerto Rico and China.
Cardno TBE is a recognized leader in Subsurface Utility Engineering and professional utility coordination. The Cardno TBE team has local knowledge and expertise that many DOTs are able to benefit from. Cardno TBE’s technical expertise with utility policy and accommodation consulting services has afforded several DOTs across the country the opportunity to take advantage of our talented Cardno TBE team. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) have recognized Cardno TBE this year with the following awards: Cardno TBE's Ranking and Awards
What exactly is SUE?
Below is a brief description of the engineering practice of SUE.
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Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) provides accurate mapping of existing underground utilities, eliminating the need to “find out the hard way” that plotted utility information was inaccurate. Performed during the project design process, Subsurface Utility Engineering can help utility owners, designers, engineers and contractors avoid costly conflicts or project delays.
To avoid these issues, many clients turn to Cardno TBE, a recognized leader in Subsurface Utility Engineering. Cardno TBE’s staff has the expertise required to deliver accurate utility information needed by clients, engineers, contractors and designers to make informed decisions.
The ASCE Standard
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Just in ...
Cardno TBE was awarded a contract with the East Region of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide Subsurface Utility Engineering and Professional Utility Coordination services. The contract has a 2 year term and is valued at $1.3 million. The East Region of TxDOT encompasses the Houston, Beaumont, Bryan and Lufkin Districts
NEWS: CardnoTBE is working with Micro Drainage
Micro Drainage produce the industry standard WinDes drainage design and flood risk mapping software. They are delighted to include extensive Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) functionality following consultation with the industry world leader CardnoTBE. Using WinDes enhanced functionality in conjunction with Cardno TBE's SUE services will result in best practice based upon the established ASCE 38 standard.
See the following video to see how.
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Subsurface Utility Engineering Services Gaining Momentum in Ontario
An accurate survey of surface features is an integral part of almost every construction project. These are features that can easily be seen with the naked eye. Why then are features that can't be seen ignored when they can cause cost overruns, delays, and safety concerns? With exception of picking up any valves and pedestals that give us only a rough idea as to their location, the position of utilities such as gas lines, telephone ducts, hydro cables, and watermains are usually ignored. Instead common practice is to rely on old maps and as-built drawings that may or may not reflect the true conditions that exist underground.
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