Municipal infrastructure managers and maintenance crew chiefs face growing challenges when it comes to safely performing excavation. With an ever-expanding web of underground utilities, including water, sewer, drainage, fiber, electrical and gas lines, the risk of damaging critical infrastructure has never been higher.
Even a minor misstep can result in service outages, costly repairs and serious safety hazards for workers and the surrounding community.
One of the core challenges is the unpredictable nature of underground infrastructure. Utilities laid decades ago may not appear on modern maps, and even recent installations may not be accurately recorded. Relying solely on utility records often leads
