The primacy of as-built drawings in the management of underground utility operations: A New Zealand study

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dc.citation.issue9
dc.citation.volume11
dc.contributor.authorMaree S
dc.contributor.authorRotimi FE
dc.contributor.authorRotimi JOB
dc.date.available2021-09
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractThere are increasing incidences of damages to underground utilities and services during maintenance and construction works. These have posed significant challenges to utility owners regarding the magnitude and costs associated with remediation works. Therefore, this study inves-tigates the management activities for underground utility maintenance works in New Zealand to establish the significance of as-built drawings as a mitigator of these challenges. Data for the analysis was obtained through a questionnaire survey of asset owners, consultants, and contractors based in three major city centres in New Zealand. The responses are analysed descriptively and inferentially for ease of understanding of the study findings. The findings established the challenges around the as-built records, which were significant to utility damages during construction operations in New Zealand. The study participants highlighted other factors such as poor project management, site records, communication, excavation operator competencies, and inadequate site inventory. Generally, more investment in asset documentation is recommended for asset owners. Innovative approaches to information capture, monitoring and updating of as-built drawings are also suggested to improve on current routine processes. Other solutions relate to skills acquisition and development in the management of underground utility maintenance projects.
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dc.identifierARTN 399
dc.identifier.citationBUILDINGS, 2021, 11 (9)
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/buildings11090399
dc.identifier.eissn2075-5309
dc.identifier.elements-id448501
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.publisherMDPI AG
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dc.relation.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/9/399/htm
dc.subjectas-built drawings
dc.subjectexcavation works
dc.subjectstrikes
dc.subjectutility damages
dc.subject.anzsrc1201 Architecture
dc.subject.anzsrc1202 Building
dc.subject.anzsrc1203 Design Practice and Management
dc.titleThe primacy of as-built drawings in the management of underground utility operations: A New Zealand study
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.notesNot known
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Sciences
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Sciences/School of Built Environment
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