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Keep a Contingency for Underground Work
Unknown services and ground conditions are easier to manage when the program has room to move.
Allow contingency for locating, difficult ground, water, extra exposure or a changed route. Underground work rewards realistic planning more than an optimistic start date.
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Measure the Crossing Before You Call
A rough start-to-finish measurement makes an excavation conversation far more useful.
Photograph Both Ends of the Route
Two clear photos often reveal more than a long description.
Measure Narrow Gates and Side Access
The narrowest point determines whether plant can reach the excavation.