The UK has a wide network of local authority and utility infrastructure. There is more than 1.5 million km of assets that are buried beneath footways and highways of the nation. To upgrade, maintain and repair this, the Local Highways Authority and the utility industry undertake more than 3.5 million street works annually.
However, carrying out excavation or digging work is difficult because there is a large repository of underground utility services. It is crucial to detect the exact location of the buried utility services before commencing any kind of digging work to avoid accidents and mishaps. So, the exchange of asset information must be readily available so that excavation projects can be properly planned and completed within the stipulated time. This is where PAS 256 was created to support the creation of digital maps that use real world location and provide a step change in how effectively managing data can improve planning, coordination and delivery.
PAS 256 aims to provide a framework for those who own buried assets to:
- Improve accuracy when recording and capturing information
- Share accurate records collaboratively with utility workers or operatives working near buried assets
- Enhance the linkage between assets that are a part of the national infrastructure
The PAS 256 also covers the gathering of geospatial data, the depth of the asset, measurable deviations from straight line installations and so on. To fully understand what it covers, you have to reach out to a PAS 256 training provider.
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