Subsurface & spatial intelligence, under one roof
From utility detection, geophysical survey and NDT to LiDAR, aerial mapping, Scan-to-BIM, digital twins and GIS — world-class instrumentation and dedicated teams for every discipline.
Underground Utility Detection & Mapping
Undetected buried utilities are among the largest sources of risk in construction and excavation — leading to strikes on existing services, project delays, safety incidents and unplanned repair costs.
UTS delivers integrated underground utility detection and mapping using ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic locating and advanced data-fusion systems, providing accurate, verified records of buried utility positions and routes.
Ground Penetrating Radar
Primary technique for non-metallic services — plastic water lines, fibre ducts and concrete sewers — using IDS Stream UP & DP multi-channel arrays and GSSI SIR-3000 / UtilityScan DF.
Electromagnetic Locating
Detects metallic and conductive services — gas, water, power and telecom — with the Leica DD230 Smart and advanced digital signal processing.
PAS 128 Methodology
A rigorous, QA-controlled survey workflow aligned with the British PAS 128 standard: desktop study, field detection, verification and reporting.
- Pre-excavation utility clearance surveys
- Mapping of metallic and non-metallic services at any depth
- Georeferenced GIS / CAD utility deliverables
- Utility clash detection for design coordination
- Integrated GPR + EM methodology for maximum accuracy
- Detection of both metallic and non-metallic utilities
- Georeferenced maps that integrate directly with project survey
- PAS 128-compliant workflow ensuring data reliability
Geophysical Survey & Mineral Exploration
UTS provides integrated geophysical surveys for mineral exploration, groundwater investigation and subsurface geological characterisation across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East — using world-class instrumentation operated by experienced geophysicists.
From resistivity imaging to seismic surveying, every survey is executed to the highest quality standards with full technical reporting aligned with international practice.
ERT & Induced Polarisation
2D/3D resistivity models for geology, groundwater and mineralisation — using the ABEM Terrameter LS2, one of the most advanced multi-channel resistivity systems.
Time-domain EM
Fast, non-invasive detection of deep conductive targets with the WalkTEM system — ideal for deep aquifers and regional exploration.
Magnetic Survey
Maps geological structures, faults and magnetic mineralisation using the MagEx magnetometer with a Magstation base for diurnal correction.
Seismic Refraction & MASW
Characterises near-surface velocity structure and bedrock depth with the 24-channel Geode seismograph — including Vs30 for seismic hazard.
- Mineral targeting & ore-body delineation
- Aquifer and groundwater resource mapping
- Soil & bedrock characterisation
- Environmental contamination assessment
- Geotechnical site investigation
- Full geophysical team executing a wide range of methods in one system
- Advanced instrumentation with real-time data QA
- KSA-based geophysicists with local and international experience
- Integrated deliverables: processed data, interpretive sections and reports
NDT Inspection & Structural Assessment
UTS provides a complete suite of non-destructive testing services to assess condition, assure quality and evaluate the structural integrity of buildings, bridges, roads and civil infrastructure — without damaging the elements under investigation.
All services follow international standards including ASTM, BS EN, ACI and AASHTO, delivering reliable, actionable results for engineers, contractors and asset owners.
Rebar & Cover Mapping
Locates reinforcement, post-tension cables and embedded services with the Proceq Profometer PM8000 — producing 2D rebar maps and precise cover measurements.
Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Imaging
Proceq Pundit PD8050 images internal condition — delaminations, voids, honeycombing and cracks — from one side only.
Concrete Resistivity
Proceq Resipod Wenner provides rapid corrosion-risk classification of reinforced concrete durability.
Foundation & Pile Integrity
Olson Instruments suite — Crosshole Sonic Logging, Sonic Echo / Impulse Response, Impact Echo and UPV — for deep foundation integrity and quality.
- Pre-coring & concrete-cutting surveys
- Restoration & structural strengthening planning
- Rebar verification and cover measurement
- Void, delamination and crack detection
- Corrosion risk and durability assessment
- Pile length, integrity and quality evaluation
- A full NDT suite delivered by one team under one contract
- Internationally qualified and certified NDT engineers
- Non-invasive techniques with no damage to existing assets
- Reports compliant with ASTM, BS EN, ACI and AASHTO
- Independent third-party assessment for owner confidence
Road & Pavement Assessment
Understanding the internal condition of pavement layers is fundamental to maintenance planning, rehabilitation design and asset management. UTS uses GPR for advanced, rapid, non-destructive pavement assessment — under live traffic, with no lane closures.
Powered by the GSSI SIR-30 — a professional, GNSS-integrated data acquisition system — surveys deliver continuous high-resolution reflection profiles georeferenced for asset management.
GSSI SIR-30 GPR
Professional multi-antenna GPR platform capturing continuous, georeferenced pavement reflection data at survey speed.
Layer Thickness Mapping
High-accuracy measurement of asphalt, base and sub-base thicknesses across the network.
Defect Detection
Identifies delaminations, cracking, moisture ingress, voids and debonding between layers.
- High-accuracy asphalt-layer thickness measurement
- Base / sub-base characterisation
- Detection of voids and weak bonding zones
- Locating buried utilities within the road structure
- Rebar and dowel-bar mapping in concrete pavements
- Bridge-deck and slab condition assessment
- Non-destructive — no coring or lane closures for initial assessment
- High-speed acquisition over long network distances
- Precise GNSS-integrated positioning
- GIS-compatible outputs for asset management
- Cost-effective prioritisation of maintenance & rehabilitation
Scan to BIM & Digital Twin
The convergence of laser scanning, BIM and digital-twin platforms has redefined how assets are documented, managed and operated. UTS delivers an end-to-end digital-engineering workflow from high-accuracy laser scanning to intelligent BIM and IoT-connected digital twins.
Whether documenting heritage sites, modelling MEP systems or supporting a national asset-management programme, our team delivers models meeting LOD 200 to 500 in line with ISO 19650.
Laser Scanning & Reality Capture
Terrestrial and mobile laser scanning capturing millions of points per second at millimetre accuracy.
Point Cloud Processing
Registered, georeferenced and de-noised point clouds, ready for modelling under strict QA.
BIM Modelling
Architectural, structural and MEP models in Revit, Navisworks and Civil 3D — to client LOD and ISO 19650.
Digital Twin & IoT
Linking asset models to sensors and operational data for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- As-built documentation of existing facilities
- Clash detection & coordination for upgrades
- Heritage site documentation & digital preservation
- Industrial plant & facility documentation
- Facility management & space monitoring
- Millimetre-accuracy 3D laser scanning of as-built conditions
- BIM models from LOD 200 to 500
- ISO 19650-compliant BIM deliverables
- Seamless integration with client design & FM platforms
- Digital twins linked to live IoT & operational data
Environmental Geology Services
Effective environmental management depends on accurate data about subsurface and surface conditions. UTS combines geophysical surveys, hydrogeological studies, environmental monitoring and terrain analysis to support regulatory compliance, risk management and sustainable land use.
Environmental Monitoring
Tailored programmes monitoring soil, groundwater and air quality, with structured databases and EIA-ready reporting.
Geophysical Environmental Mapping
Non-invasive subsurface imaging (ERT, TEM, magnetics, GPR) to characterise contamination, landfills and buried tanks.
Hydrogeological Surveys
Aquifer mapping, groundwater depth and flow, well siting and saltwater-intrusion assessment.
Terrain & Spatial Analysis
Aerial, LiDAR and GIS data fused into high-resolution DEMs, slope and watershed analysis.
- Soil & groundwater baseline surveys
- Contaminant source & plume mapping
- Landfill & waste-zone delineation
- Buried storage-tank detection
- Slope-stability & watershed analysis
- Multidisciplinary team across geophysics, hydrogeology and environmental science
- Non-invasive techniques minimising site impact
- Compliance with Saudi environmental regulations & international standards
- Integrated GIS-based spatial data management
- Clear reports supporting permits and EIA studies
Aerial Survey & UAV Photogrammetry
UAV technology has transformed the speed, coverage and cost-efficiency of spatial data capture. UTS operates advanced platforms with high-resolution cameras, multispectral sensors and LiDAR to produce accurate, georeferenced aerial mapping for engineering, environmental and infrastructure applications.
Our team holds the permits required to operate UAVs in Saudi Arabia, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards across every project.
Photogrammetric Mapping
Calibrated imagery processed via SfM into orthophotos, DSMs and dense 3D point clouds, with GNSS ground control.
UAV LiDAR Survey
Dense, high-accuracy 3D point clouds that penetrate vegetation to capture true ground in difficult terrain.
Infrastructure Inspection
Safe, close-range high-resolution imagery of towers, bridges, power lines, pipelines and roofs.
Progress Monitoring & Volumetrics
Periodic site surveys for progress tracking, earthwork volumes and as-is documentation.
- Orthophotos at 1–3 cm ground sampling distance
- Digital surface & elevation models
- Contour maps & cut-and-fill volumes
- Tower, bridge & solar-farm inspection
- Construction progress & volumetric reporting
- GACA-approved UAV operations in Saudi Arabia
- Survey-grade accuracy with GNSS ground control
- Fast mobilisation and efficient wide-area coverage
- Safe access to hazardous or hard-to-reach assets
- GIS-compatible outputs for seamless integration
GIS & Spatial Data Solutions
GIS is the backbone of modern spatial-data management. UTS integrates survey data, remote-sensing outputs and client asset records into spatial databases and tailored map products — turning raw data into analysable geographic intelligence that supports planning, operations and decision-making.
Spatial Database Design
Structured, queryable geodatabases on Esri ArcGIS, QGIS and enterprise platforms.
Cartography & Mapping
Professional, print- and web-ready maps for engineering, environmental and planning applications.
Field Data Collection
GNSS and mobile-GIS capture of asset locations, condition and attributes in real time.
Web GIS & Dashboards
Interactive ArcGIS Online / Enterprise and open-source apps for browsing, querying and updating data.
- Network analysis & route optimisation
- Terrain & slope analysis for civil design
- Watershed & drainage delineation
- Suitability mapping & multi-criteria risk
- Interactive dashboards for real-time KPIs
- End-to-end capability from data capture to web deployment
- Advanced expertise in Esri ArcGIS, QGIS and open-source
- Seamless integration of survey, UAV and geophysical data
- Spatial data compliant with national & international standards
- Scalable from single projects to enterprise applications