Overview
Overhead/Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is defined as the engineering processes that involve managing certain risks associated with accurately and comprehensively identifying, characterizing, and mapping overhead and underground utility facilities. The benefits include:
- Accurate and timely utility information to the roadway designer
- Possible reduction in utility relocation costs by allowing the designer to make informed design decisions around potential utility conflicts
- Possible reduction in unexpected conflicts with utilities which can cause construction delays, damages, service disruptions, claims, and even injuries or lost lives