How often, do you think, are abandoned underground utilities found during the excavation of a marked area?

Rarely

Sometimes

Always

Does your agency have a GIS map/database?

Yes No

What type of information is stored in your organization’s GIS map/database? Please check all that apply.

Utility member polygon

Abandoned underground utilities

Members’ 2D as-built drawings

Utility centerline information

Do you verify the utility asset maps (member polygons) uploaded by the utility firms?

Yes No

In your opinion, did the creation of your organization’s GIS map/database improve the depth information of utilities?

Yes No

Do you think a 3D BIM model for underground utilities will reduce the utility damages during excavation?

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

In your opinion, what can utility service providers do to improve the detection of underground utilities? Please check all that apply

Encourage more equipment

Encourage utility companies to use GPS

Organize excavation safety workshops and seminars

Encourage utility companies to use 3D modeling

Encourage utility companies to use RFID technology

Will your organization consider converting the member polygons to BIM models for improved operations?

Yes No

In your opinion, what will be a/the setback(s) for adopting only the 3D BIM model for utility asset management?

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How often, do you think, are abandoned underground utilities found during the excavation of a marked area?

Rarely

Sometimes

Always