Non Destructive Excavation
Unfamiliar with the term Non Destructive Excavation? You’re not alone.
Non Destructive Excavation (or NDE) is an environmentally efficient means of excavating earth around buried utilities such as water mains, communication and power cabling, gas etc.
Also known as Hydro Excavation, Potholing and Asset Proving, NDE not only massively reduces the risk of damaging underground infrastructure before you excavate, but is also cost effective and non-intrusive ensuring significantly less environmental risks and impact to the immediate work site.
Used in conjunction with GPS mapping and hydro suction equipment, NDE technology has become increasingly popular with large-scale operators looking to reduce downtime and cost, while increasing site safety and productivity.
Ideal for excavation and installation
of power and street lighting, exposure of utilities/services, removal of rail
ballast and trench work, NDE is also suitable for
- Excavation around tree roots
- Trench excavation around or under
obstacles
- Conduit cleaning
- Exposure of underground utilities
prior to excavation
The process virtually eliminates labour-intensive hand digging and greatly reduces environmental impacts, with high-pressure water and vacuum tanks (or sucker trucks) being the key ingredients to removing sludge.
Not only is the process extremely efficient, but buried services can be clearly identified and marked to ensure the exact location of any possible issues when working on a site.
The ‘sucker trucks’ used in the process of NDE are also effective when it comes to cleaning electrical, communication, or stormwater pits to remove sludge and water borne debris an environmentally friendly means.
NDE is non-mechanical, fast, safe and less invasive than using heavy equipment, it limits congestion with few vehicles needed on site to get the job done, reduces labour costs and is better for the environment.
For more information on NDE and/or vacuum cleaning, contact us today by phone or email.
