Road Development and Underground Utilities

Precision geometric layout and integration of road infrastructure with existing public utilities.

Project profile

Sector Road infrastructure

Coordination Road + Underground utilities

Methodology Infrastructure BIM

Client C&C Castelblanco

01 Results

Financial impact and avoided cost overruns

0 Unplanned stoppages of heavy machinery.

100% Underground utility conflicts resolved before excavation.

~$390MCOP ~$111KUSD approx. COP in cost overruns avoided by coordinating 3.5 km of road corridor with existing underground utilities.

02 The challenge

The Project Challenge

Laying out road corridor geometry for C&C Castelblanco across complex terrain, ensuring full compatibility with existing underground public utility networks (sewage, water supply, power).

The main risk was an unforeseen clash during excavation, which triggers costly machinery stoppages and regulatory penalties.

03 The solution

The Cabo Solution

We digitally modeled both the road corridor geometry and the three-dimensional map of existing underground utilities:

01

Underground Anticipation We identified and resolved critical underground crossings before breaking ground.

02

Adapted Geometry We adjusted the road layout in exact response to existing topographic and utility conditions.

03

Operational Continuity We delivered a clear execution plan so heavy machinery could operate safely.

04 Technical media

3D road layout visualization and underground utilities

Fig. 01 · Road layout walkthrough Revit model available

Two-lane road layout with center median and street lighting, coordinated with the corridor's topography — **Fig. 02** · Road layout and profile

Vehicular and pedestrian access integrated with green areas and a bike path adjacent to the road corridor — **Fig. 03** · Access points and existing utilities

05 Delivery

Results Delivered

Continuous Progress On Site Construction execution with no interruptions from breaks or interference with existing pipelines.

Technical Certainty Complete command of ground conditions before machinery arrives on site.

Public Utility Modeling Precise integration between new infrastructure and existing utility networks.

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