As municipal sewer and water utilities gear up for the future, advanced asset management tools play a pivotal role in system mapping. Using technologies like survey-grade accuracy and dual-band antennas, the new breed of utility locators is ensuring a more accurate and reliable mapping of underground utilities. With an emphasis on pinpointing even the most elusive of utilities, these tools not only aid in better planning and bid tailoring but also promise enhanced safety by preventing potential cross bores. Coupled with cloud integration, real-time corrections and user-friendly interfaces, these innovations are not just enhancing the efficiency of locate crews but also bridging the gap between fieldwork and digital mapping.

Subsite Electronics UtiliGuard 2 RTK
The UtiliGuard 2 RTK receiver from Subsite Electronics was designed as a simple, easy-to-operate utility locating option, making it the ultimate tool for operators locating, mapping and capturing underground utilities. It utilizes survey-grade technology and features dual-band antennas to provide operators with accurate and reliable positioning data with centimeter-grade accuracy. Its high level of accuracy and precision make it an ideal solution for locating abandoned and untracked utilities that are often difficult to pinpoint. By quickly verifying the utilities installed, operators can efficiently tailor their bids to match jobsite needs, as well as gain insight into the underground infrastructure to avoid cross bores during future projects. The receiver provides locate crews with integrated data capture, GPS positioning and an intuitive user interface to help operators improve work quality and maximize locate awareness. By downloading the MyUtiliGuard application, operators can simplify and streamline how they capture, map and share data. 800-846-2713; www.subsite.com

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Vivax-Metrotech vLoc3 RTK-Pro
The vLoc3 RTK-Pro receiver from Vivax-Metrotech adds RTK GNSS accuracy to a utility locator. Using the internal cellular module with 4G LTE capabilities, the operator can connect to an NTRIP RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) caster that provides RTCM 3 corrections. By utilizing these corrections, the operator can collect both utility location data and the utility’s geographical location with survey-grade accuracy. It is designed for all operator levels, utilizing user-friendly and intuitive locate screens. Operators confirm the utility data with the press of a button and align the electronic spirit level to store the data. All field data is sent to the cloud and retained in the receiver’s onboard storage for review and exporting to mapping programs. 800-446-3392; www.vxmt.com