Check Before You Dig: preventing costly excavation damage

When it comes to digging safely and preventing damage, prioritizing risk reduction stands as a fundamental principle. Every project and stakeholder involved shares the responsibility of lessening injuries and accidents caused by hitting underground assets during excavation.

Preventing costly excavation damage

Within the United Kingdom lies an extensive network of over 4 million kilometers of underground pipes and cables, a vast infrastructure crucial for the country’s functionality. Comparatively, the Netherlands boasts 1.7 million kilometers, yet its density far surpasses expectations, given the country’s smaller size – a testament to the intricate nature of its underground assets.

The reality is that nearly 60,000 accidental strikes occur annually, posing imminent risks to on-site teams. The culprit? Outdated or inaccessible data, leading to unforeseen dangers and colossal economic repercussions, as per the Cabinet Office’s estimation, resulting in an annual cost of up to £2.4 billion to the UK economy.

As market leaders in France and the Netherlands, we can help redefine safety standards. Imagine the impact we could collectively make in the UK. Join us as a game-changer in excavation safety, leveraging years of expertise and innovation. Benefit from our expertise as Europe’s leader in Check Before You Dig (CBYD) platforms, offering solutions that transcend borders and set new benchmarks in excavation safety.

Our impact on preventing excavation damages:

France

• A staggering exchange of 100,000 documents daily underscores our digital prowess.
• Our digital CBYD solution commands a staggering 70% market share in France, a testament to our innovation and reliability.

The Netherlands

• The most used CBYD solution in the Netherlands,  serving over 230,000 active users.
• We connected more than 630 network companies, offering a platform for seamless information exchange in network operations.

Furthermore, we are confronted with significant societal challenges in which the subsurface plays an important role. In the Netherlands, over the past years, Sogelink has actively participated in the Basic Registration of Subsurface (BRO), collaborating with other stakeholders to address complex issues using subsurface data.

Our solution:

Preventing utility damage

Our CBYD solutions empower you to access data of the underground before starting any excavation project. With our solutions you stay informed about the precise location of underground utilities, helping you plan and execute your projects with precision.

NUAR platform

The CBYD market in the UK is evolving, specifically regarding the new NUAR platform that will go live next year. As Sogelink, the market leader in CBYD in Europe, we support utility managers and contrators with our proven solutions in visualizing NUAR, like data ( based on a central repository, managed by the government) for the office design, for the planning teams and for the professionals on the construction site.

Seamless collaboration

Sogelink fosters collaboration between utility network managers and excavators, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. For example, our solutions facilitates effective communication and reduces the risk of accidental damage. Sogelink is recognized as the reference actor, setting industry standards and facilitating compliance with regulations. Download our flyer and find out more about digging safely, complaint with the CBYD regulations, in the Netherlands.