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Intelligence Initiative

Ask an Expert

The age of “Strategic” undergrounding, as a source of the lowest life-cycle cost and achievement of resiliency and reliability targets, is here!

 "Ask an Expert" is based on a UG innovation & transformation tools chart in PDi2's The Age of Undergrounding study. To Ask an Expert, choose the area of interest from the lists below and select from the available topics. Then choose who you'd like to contact and "Ask the Expert."

Undergrounding Innovation: Construction Techniques

Innovation: 3D Design paired with site visualization and mapping.

Description/Definition: Dimensionally accurate 3D standards for equipment applied to geographically positioned mapping visualization using geographic information system (GIS) or similar tool.

Impact: Reduced Installation Cost: Allows for higher accuracy between design and site conditions where knowledge of the road, right of way, and other obstacles are defined and results in reduced installation time and cost. <559/sup>

 

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Jim Codling, PE Sr. Manager - Utilities

Actalent Services, LLC

Jim is a consulting engineering executive with more than 30 years experience in design, construction and operation of utility electrical systems.

  
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Brian Rutherford, Associate Engineer

Burns & McDonnell

Brian is an accomplished electrical engineer with 20 years of experience in complex system design, analysis, and modeling. Beyond technical skills he is deeply experienced in leading engagement and technical planning on system engineering efforts.

 
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