Most locators give you paint marks. We give you survey-grade data in the format your design team works in — CAD, GIS, and BIM. AS5488 compliant, georeferenced to MGA and AHD, ready for direct integration.
The utility locating industry has a gap: most providers stop at paint marks and a written report. For engineering projects, that's not enough. Your design team needs coordinate-based data that slots directly into their CAD, GIS, or BIM software.
HR Utilities bridges that gap. As the utility-locating arm of HR Surveyors — a team of 70+ professional surveyors — we capture utility data at survey-grade accuracy and deliver it in whatever format your team works in. Learn more about our utility surveying services and subsurface utility mapping.
| Basic Locators | HR Utilities | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Locators | Paint marks on ground | Coordinate-based data in MGA/AHD |
| Basic Locators | Written report | CAD/GIS/BIM deliverables |
| Basic Locators | No spatial referencing | Georeferenced to survey datums |
| Basic Locators | Standalone locating | 70+ surveyors for integrated delivery |
| Basic Locators | May or may not be AS5488 compliant | NULCA certified, AS5488 compliant |
Every format your design team needs — from CAD to BIM. All georeferenced to MGA and AHD.
Industry-standard 2D plans with layer-coded utility types, pipe diameters, materials, and depths. Directly importable into AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and 12d Model.
Used by: Civil engineers, drafters, surveyors
Spatial data in shapefile or geodatabase format for GIS analysis, asset management, and spatial planning. Attribute tables include utility type, depth, quality level, and capture date.
Used by: GIS analysts, asset managers, councils
3D BIM-compatible models for integration with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM platforms. Supports clash detection and federated model coordination.
Used by: BIM coordinators, architects, MEP engineers
3D polyline data showing utility position and depth as continuous strings. Import into Civil 3D, 12d Model, or other civil design software for surface modelling.
Used by: Civil designers, earthworks modellers
Georeferenced PDF plans with utility locations overlaid on aerial imagery or site plans. Suitable for site inductions, toolbox talks, and quick reference.
Used by: Site supervisors, project managers, safety officers
Up-to-date orthorectified aerial imagery of your site, captured by UAV. Can be supplied standalone or with utility data overlaid.
Used by: Planners, architects, stakeholder communication
HR Utilities is the utility-locating arm of HR Surveyors — a team of 70+ experienced surveyors. This means we capture utility data the way surveyors do: with survey-grade accuracy, georeferenced to MGA and AHD, and delivered in formats your design team can use without translation.
Survey-grade accuracy with GPS and total station verification
CAD/GIS compatible deliverables for direct design integration
AS5488-compliant documentation meeting national standards
Single point of contact for locating + surveying needs
BIM-ready 3D utility models for clash detection
DWG/DXF plans for direct import into AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or 12d Model.
Spatial data for asset management systems, council databases, and spatial analysis.
3D models for federated BIM coordination and clash detection in Revit or Navisworks.
Quick-reference plans for toolbox talks, site inductions, and daily work planning.
HR Utilities delivers utility mapping data in CAD (DWG/DXF), GIS (shapefile, geodatabase, GeoJSON), BIM (IFC, Revit-compatible models), 3D strings, PDF overlays, and aerial base maps. All data is georeferenced to MGA and AHD. Format can be matched to your design team's specific requirements.
Basic locators typically provide paint marks and a written report. HR Utilities delivers survey-grade, coordinate-based data that works directly in CAD and GIS systems. Our data is captured to AS5488 standards by NULCA-certified technicians, backed by a team of 70+ professional surveyors through HR Surveyors. You get data your engineers can use — not just marks on the ground.
Yes. We deliver IFC and BIM-compatible 3D utility models for integration with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and other BIM platforms. These models include utility type, diameter, material, depth, and spatial position — allowing clash detection and coordination within your federated model. Contact our team to discuss your BIM execution plan requirements.
A standard deliverable includes CAD utility plans (DWG/DXF) with layer-coded utility types and depths, GIS shapefiles for spatial analysis, PDF overlay plans for site reference, and a written report documenting methodology and AS5488 quality levels achieved. Additional formats — 3D strings, IFC/BIM models, and aerial base maps — are available on request.
Expert utility locating services with BYDA certified precision.
Serving projects across Australia with advanced subsurface mapping solutions.