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However, the... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/how-does-heavy-clay-or-waterlogged-soil-impact-the-depth-accuracy-of-a-gpr-utility-survey) [![](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/topographical-surveys-mapping-areas1.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/what-happens-when-statutory-desktop-utility-records-conflict-with-physical-gpr-survey-results) #### [What Happens When Statutory Desktop Utility Records Conflict With Physical GPR Survey Results?](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/what-happens-when-statutory-desktop-utility-records-conflict-with-physical-gpr-survey-results) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 30 Jul, 2026 In the UK utility sector, relying solely on historical statutory records to locate underground assets introduces a... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/what-happens-when-statutory-desktop-utility-records-conflict-with-physical-gpr-survey-results) [![“Surveyor using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to detect underground utilities and assess subsurface accuracy on a construction site.](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/hastings%20tc%208.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-accuracy-underground-detection) #### [How Accurate Are GPR Surveys for Underground Detection?](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-accuracy-underground-detection) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 21 Oct, 2025 Every contractor knows the tension that comes with starting excavation. Beneath every site lies an unpredictable... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-accuracy-underground-detection) [![Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment scanning an urban site to map underground utilities accurately before construction.](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/aylesbury%202.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-surveys-for-utility-mapping) #### [The Role of GPR Surveys in Utility Mapping](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-surveys-for-utility-mapping) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 21 Oct, 2025 Every construction project starts with uncertainty beneath the surface. Hidden utilities, voids, and buried structures... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-surveys-for-utility-mapping) [![Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey equipment being used to map underground utilities as a safer alternative to traditional excavation.](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/Borehole%20Clearance%20at%20Greenwich%20Peninsula.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-vs-traditional-excavation) #### [GPR Surveys vs Traditional Excavation: Which Is Better?](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-vs-traditional-excavation) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 21 Oct, 2025 Every construction or infrastructure project faces one unavoidable risk: what lies beneath the surface. A single... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-vs-traditional-excavation) [![Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanner being used in a green park to detect underground features for construction planning.](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/hever%20castle%203.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-benefits-construction) #### [Top Benefits of GPR Surveys for Construction Projects](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-benefits-construction) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 21 Oct, 2025 Every construction project carries some level of uncertainty. Even with detailed plans and years of industry... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-benefits-construction) [![Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey in progress, showing equipment used to detect underground utilities and structures.](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/blog%201.webp)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-how-it-works) #### [What is a GPR Survey and How Does It Work?](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-how-it-works) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 21 Oct, 2025 When you’re starting a construction or development project, there’s always one big question you can’t ignore: what’s... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-survey-how-it-works) [![structural monitoring solutions](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/london%202.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/decoding-structural-monitoring-data-a-guide-key-measurements-significanc) #### [Decoding Structural Monitoring Data: A Guide To Key Measurements And Their Significance](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/decoding-structural-monitoring-data-a-guide-key-measurements-significanc) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 24 Jul, 2024 Understanding and interpreting key measurements such as Eastings, Northings, and Elevation is crucial for accurately... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/decoding-structural-monitoring-data-a-guide-key-measurements-significanc) [![gpr](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/header%20image%20resized%202.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/chimney-flue-location-gpr-mapping) #### [Chimney Flue Location: GPR Mapping for Minimal Disruption](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/chimney-flue-location-gpr-mapping) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 6 Feb, 2024 The conventional methods employed for locating chimney flues have long been plagued by inherent challenges, manifesting... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/chimney-flue-location-gpr-mapping) [![worker in hi vis using ground penetrating radar equipment](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/Adapted%20Images%20May%2026/ground-penetrating-radar-utilities-surveys.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-in-bridge-deck-assessment) #### [Bridging the Gap: The Importance of GPR in Bridge Deck Assessment](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-in-bridge-deck-assessment) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 29 Jan, 2024 The repercussions of neglecting bridge decks, ranging from structural decay to safety risks and financial burdens,... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-in-bridge-deck-assessment) [![](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/Adapted%20Images%20May%2026/gpr-ground-penetrating-radar-surveys.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-road-pavement-assessment) #### [From The High Street To The Motorway: GPR For Road And Pavement Assessment](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-road-pavement-assessment) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 29 Jan, 2024 According to the Highway Safety Hub, there can be as many as one utility strike per day on average. [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-road-pavement-assessment) [![underground inspection services](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/header%20image%20resized%202.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gprs-role-preventing-tunnel-deterioration) #### [Science of Structures: GPR's Role in Preventing Tunnel Deterioration](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gprs-role-preventing-tunnel-deterioration) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 18 Dec, 2023 The deterioration of tunnels can cause a lack of structural integrity and safety, which when left, can cause major... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gprs-role-preventing-tunnel-deterioration) [![gpr for geology](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/resized%20image%204.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/construction-gpr-geology-environmental-studies) #### [Beneath The Surface: GPR Surveys for Geology and Environmental Studies](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/construction-gpr-geology-environmental-studies) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 18 Dec, 2023 The challenges of imprecise information on your project are some of the most jarring– from environmental harm to... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/construction-gpr-geology-environmental-studies) [![](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/Adapted%20Images%20May%2026/gpr-surveys-hastings.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/navigating-the-underground-utility-detection-with-gpr) #### [Navigating The Underground: Utility Detection With GPR Surveys](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/navigating-the-underground-utility-detection-with-gpr) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 12 Dec, 2023 Accidentally hitting hidden pipes or cables can cause safety issues, create project delays, and end up having a... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/navigating-the-underground-utility-detection-with-gpr) [![](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/Intersect_surveyor_on_site.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-surveying-support-environmental-assessments-non-invasive) #### [GPR Surveying For Environmental Assessments: A Non-Invasive Approach](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-surveying-support-environmental-assessments-non-invasive) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 3 Nov, 2023 Taking care of the environment and building structures that stand the test of time is crucial when working in... [Read More](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/gpr-surveying-support-environmental-assessments-non-invasive) [![work man spraying paint on a road to mark underground utilities](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/hubfs/Adapted%20Images%20May%2026/electromagnetic-gpr-utility-surveys.jpg)](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-gpr-survey) #### [What is a GPR Survey?](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-gpr-survey) [Alex Shiels ,](https://intersectsurveys.co.uk/blog/author/alex-shiels) 25 Jul, 2023 Before a construction project begins, it is crucial to thoroughly assess a job to avoid mistakes and safety issues. 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