GIS Services & Underground Radar
Utilize GIS mapping and ground-penetrating radar to identify subsurface utilities and support informed design decisions.
Service Overview
At Engineering Design Services, our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services & Underground Radar (GPR) capabilities provide accurate subsurface mapping and geospatial data solutions that support safer design, construction, and facility management. We combine field data acquisition with engineering analysis to identify underground utilities, buried infrastructure, and site conditions that are not visible at the surface.
Our team integrates GIS with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and other locating methods to develop clear, actionable subsurface information. From utility mapping and as-built verification to pre-construction site investigations, we deliver data that reduces uncertainty and supports informed engineering decisions.
By translating field-collected data into usable geospatial deliverables, we help clients minimize risk, avoid utility conflicts, and improve project planning accuracy. Whether for new developments or existing facility upgrades, our services are designed to support safe excavation and reliable design coordination.
Engineering Challenge We Solve
Undocumented or inaccurate subsurface conditions can lead to utility strikes, project delays, cost overruns, and safety risks. Our approach addresses these challenges by:
Reducing Utility Strike Risk: Identifying buried utilities before excavation or construction begins.
Improving Design Accuracy: Providing reliable subsurface data for engineering and layout decisions.
Enhancing Project Planning: Supporting more accurate estimating and scheduling with verified site conditions.
Minimizing Rework: Reducing field changes caused by unknown underground conflicts.
Supporting Safe Excavation: Helping crews work with confidence around existing infrastructure.
Core Capabilities
Our team provides comprehensive GIS and underground radar services across all project phases:
Utility Locating (GPR Scanning): Detection of metallic and non-metallic subsurface utilities.
Subsurface Mapping: Identification and mapping of buried infrastructure and anomalies.
GIS Data Development: Creation and management of geospatial datasets for facilities and sites.
As-Built Verification: Field validation of existing utility and infrastructure records.
Pre-Construction Site Investigations: Subsurface evaluations prior to excavation or design finalization.
Data Integration Services: Incorporation of field data into engineering drawings and models.
Advanced Tools & Technical Expertise
We apply proven geospatial and subsurface detection technologies to ensure reliable results:
Geospatial Systems: Use of GIS platforms for mapping, analysis, and data management.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Non-invasive subsurface detection for utilities and anomalies.
Field Survey Methods: Integration of GPS, total station, and site documentation techniques.
Cross-Discipline Coordination: Alignment with civil, structural, piping, and construction teams.
Data Accuracy Focus: Verification and validation of field data for engineering use.
Industries We Support
Our GIS services & underground radar solutions support industries where subsurface accuracy is critical:
Petrochemicals: Complex utility networks in refineries and process facilities.
Energy: Oil & gas sites, pipelines, and power generation infrastructure.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewable energy facility development.
Industrial Manufacturing: Plants with dense underground utility systems.
Commercial Development: Site planning and utility coordination for large-scale builds.
Aerospace: Facility expansions and support infrastructure mapping.
Deliverables
We provide clear, usable outputs to support design, construction, and facility management:
Subsurface Utility Maps: GIS-based maps of detected underground infrastructure.
GPR Survey Reports: Documentation of findings, interpretations, and field conditions.
As-Built Utility Drawings: Updated records reflecting verified site conditions.
GIS Databases: Structured geospatial datasets for ongoing facility use.
Conflict Identification Reports: Highlighting potential clashes with planned construction.
Field Data Collection Logs: Supporting documentation of survey methods and results.
