The Hidden Dangers of Abandoned Utilities

Subsurface construction is often fraught with danger and uncertainty.

As consultants and engineers, we work to minimize that uncertainty and engineer solutions to make construction safer. However, in many cases, it is the unknown presence of abandoned utilities that can pose both a danger to workers and adversely affect the project schedule and costs. This live webinar helps the persons responsible for planning and designing construction to avoid or minimize the potential effect of abandoned utilities before starting construction and develop plans to address them during construction. The webinar will explain procedures that consultants and engineers can implement during planning stages and pre-design investigations to identify potential abandoned utilities. Identifying the utilities and establishing procedures for addressing them during construction during the design phase is a critical factor in preventing construction delays and potentially fatal accidents. This webinar is critical for consultants and engineers so they can ensure their employees' safety and minimize the impact of unknown utilities and subsurface structures on construction.

Learning Objectives

• You will be able to describe methods for proper abandonment of utilities.
• You will be able to discuss options for anticipating abandoned utilities and preventing adverse effects on construction.
• You will be able to identify the type of abandoned utility encountered.
• You will be able to recognize potential hazards from abandoned utilities.