Client
Goodson Associates
Delivery
July 2025
Project Type
Utility Survey
Location
Inverness, Scotland
Scope
We were instructed by Goodson Associates to carry out a PAS 128 utility survey in Stratton, near Inverness. The survey covered a large site, requiring two experienced surveyors to ensure efficiency, safety and accuracy. The client requested a comprehensive utility survey report as well as a 2D DWG drawing, with the primary objective of accurately locating a high-voltage (HV) cable and a water main. The identification of these utilities were critical to the clients development plans to reduce risk and avoid delays during construction.
Solution
To achieve the required level of precision, our team used a combination of EML and GPR techniques to trace the utilities. This approach allowed us validate findings with the GPR locating services difficult to trace using EML methods to Quality Level A. Both the HV cable and water main were identified, located and mapped in accordance with PAS 128 standards, providing the client with reliable data for informed decision making. To further confirm the locations of the services, our team subsequently organised pot holing in six locations along the HV cable and water main.
Benefits
By delivering the report and CAD drawing and subsequent pot holing surveys, we ensured the client had all the necessary information to support project delivery prior to breaking ground.
- Better decisions made with better data
- PAS 128 compliancy for quality and accuracy
- Multiple deliverables from one project
- Time and cost efficient
- Enhanced safety
Utility surveys provide much needed information about the world beneath your feet. Learn more about our surveys here.