40SEVEN - UNDERGROUND UTILITY SURVEYING

We brought in 40seven to assist in planning a route for diverting an existing 18” gas main for the proposed Merseytram project, this 18” main was in a major junction in Liverpool City centre and severe restrictions were placed on us by the local authority.I believe the response and the service provided by 40seven were invaluable in providing us with the confidence to plan a route and formulate a traffic management plan well in advance to starting on site

THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX - Estates & Facilities Management Division.

Paul Feast is the Head of Estates & Infrastructure at the University of Sussex. Paul confirmed that his institution is to, imminently, renew its aging 1960's district heating system and that this will be one of the most difficult projects to be undertaken on campus.

Paul said, 'Not only will this scheme be extremely challenging from a logistical point of view, but there are other issues such as the significant trenching and pipe-laying works that will occur on campus, the control and management of vehicle movements, etc.'

Paul added that, 'In addition, the timescale is tight and there is no room in the programme of work for unplanned events such as damage to mains electricity, gas and water supplies.

To this end, 40SEVEN engineers and technicians were engaged to undertake a thorough survey of the underground utilities during the tendering period to enable the bidding contractors to fully understand the complexity of the site. The drawings supplied by 40 SEVEN during the tender submission stage enabled the bidding contractors to accurately price the work and preventing damage to the underground services during their trenching and pipe-laying activities.

Paul Feast
Head of Estates & Infrastructure at the University of Sussex

For some time our Topographical and Utility surveys have required updating and our Winchester Campus was no exception.

40SEVEN provided a professional and efficient service and our brief was fulfilled to a satisfactory level.

The drawings are comprehensive and have been completed to a high standard well within the required timescales.

“At the moment there are six buildings going up, all worth around £40m, and contractors at each site have done topographic surveys”
Tony Malchin

“Initially we just wanted to trace the high voltage (HV) cables but then we decided to go a step further”
Andy Belcher

“The university is in a state of flux and new services are constantly going in. It was potentially a logistical nightmare”.
Andy Belcher

“We are starting to find that this information is going beyond simply providing utility locations for contractors. The fire brigade used it last week to check the location of hydrants”
Tony Malchin

Tony Malchin (Lead consultant, DSSR).
Andy Belcher (Assistant Electrical Engineer).

SEVERN TRENT WATER

40SEVEN has already built a reputation as a dedicated underground utility surveying business, but with its recent acquisition by IETG, it now offers a complete surveying solution to clients that includes gas hazard surveying and measured building surveys. This is good news for clients as Mike Fairlamb, Delivery Manager for Severn Trent Water commented,

"As we had already appointed 40SEVEN as a framework contractor, the additional services that can now be supplied means that they can utilise the most appropriate surveying technique to enable the provision of the data we require. It's also a really good example of 'joined up thinking' and best practice, as we can be confident that there is no repetition in the work being carried out and the resultant data is all plotted onto one drawing resulting in a comprehensive overview of what is above and below the ground. It is also cost effective as there is only one contractor doing the work."

"One thing that particularly impresses me is the detail and accuracy of the topographical surveys. The experience and professional approach of the team at 40SEVEN, along with their adherence to the agreed timescales, is also worthy of note."

Mike Fairlamb, Delivery Manager

NATIONAL GRID - MRPS Delivery

40SEVEN carry out important site survey work on the Low, Medium and Intermediate gas transportation system for National Grid. This work is done in accordance with National Grids' Mains Replacement Policy. 40SEVEN have carried out this work for National Grid for over 10 years.

40SEVEN have a competent and motivated workforce carrying out this workload, backed by a highly professional and dedicated management team.

This hazard survey work requires high standards with regard to quality and meeting targets. 40SEVEN have consistently achieved these high standards by developing in-house quality control procedures and monitoring mechanisms.

40SEVEN have built an excellent working relationship with their clients at National Grid continue to be innovative with IT solutions to improve working methods at all levels.