For underground utility contractors

Utility contractor field coordination: every conflict, inspection hold, and open RFI pinned to the location where it lives.

Underground utility work — gas, electric, telecom, water, sewer — is inherently geographic. The conflict is at a specific station. The inspection hold is at a specific structure. The bore entry is at a specific coordinate. HeavyCivilHelper puts every open item on a live GPS map so the crew and inspector see exactly what is active at their location.

What utility contractors track on the map

• Utility conflicts logged at the exact GPS location — Unexpected utilities found during excavation are logged at the coordinate where they appeared — with photos, depth, utility type, and an RFI linked to the engineer.
• Custom pin categories for your utility workflow — Inspection holds, bore locations, valve and manhole coordinates, compaction test holds, permit-pending zones — each as a named category with its own color and status workflow.
• Inspection holds tied to specific structures — A hold on a manhole at Station 22+75 stays visible and yellow on the map until the inspector clears it. The PM sees active holds before scheduling the next phase.
• Directives documented at the location where scope changed — When the inspector directs you to shift the alignment around a conflicting utility, log the directive at that station with a timestamp and photo before you leave.
• Plan overlays for as-builts and conflict checking — Reference design drawings at true geographic coordinates alongside your field pins — the same view the inspector uses to verify alignment against the permit.

Frequently asked questions

Does HeavyCivilHelper work for underground utility contractors?

Yes. Underground utility work is one of the best fits because the work is geographically distributed and field questions — utility conflicts, changed conditions, permit holds — all have specific locations. Each RFI, directive, or inspection hold is a GPS pin at the exact location it applies to.

How does HeavyCivilHelper track utility conflicts and changed conditions?

Each utility conflict is logged as a GPS pin at the location where the unexpected condition was found. Attach photos of the exposed utility, depth, and utility type. Log it as an RFI sent to the engineer. Track status from open through resolved — the pin stays on the map so the whole team knows work is paused at that station.

Can I track bore locations and entry/exit pits on the map?

Yes. Bore entry points, exit pits, and hand holes are pinned to the GPS map. The engineer and inspector see the bore path in relation to crossing utilities and permit boundaries. Attach as-built coordinates when the bore is complete.

How do inspection holds work for utility contractors?

Inspection holds are logged as GPS pins at the specific structure — a manhole, a valve, a tie-in point. Status goes from 'hold placed' to 'inspector notified' to 'cleared.' The PM sees active holds on the map before scheduling the next phase.