Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) training is being offered by Aqua Foundation Academy with Canar Geo Survey Services Company WLL across Saudi Arabia.

Having accurate knowledge of subsurface/ underground/ buried utilities (pipes/cables/drains, etc.) is critical for any infrastructure project. The successful detection and mapping of buried utilities involves the combination of several techniques, the results of which are synthesized down to a single interpreted plot.

The techniques and methodologies used will primarily depend upon the required outcome for the survey, the site conditions and the type of pipes or cables being targeted.

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is an upcoming field dealing with procedure and standards for detection and mapping of underground utilities. The workshop comprehensively covers all the aspects related to conducting a successful underground utility detection and mapping project.

Course facilitator is Sanjay Rana, a geophysicist working in the field of engineering geophysics for the last 24 years.

With M. Tech., MBA and Doctorate qualifications, he pioneered the concept of SUE in India, dealing with management of underground utility infrastructure during construction projects, to ensure safety of utilities, personnel and public. He was also instrumental in starting first major project of utility mapping in Bahrain and has carried out utility detection projects and training in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE and various other countries.

The program will also help organizations plan toward creating database of existing utilities in their area (refineries, plants, factories) for future reference, expansion plans, repair and rehabilitation.

There is an urgent need for capacity building in the field of SUE, and program will also help participants to pursue career in this field.

This training workshop will help professionals, engineers and managers from entire spectrum of construction, infrastructure and municipal sector.