The technological abilities of AI to interpret and learn and the vast amount of data available has led to possibilities of raising the bar for Utility Damage prevention and Utility Engineering evolution. A in depth description the problem of antiquated utility mapping data, methods & consequences, while technology & solutions of using Satellite based mapping and AI to provide a quick and efficient method of Mapping Subsurface Utility infrastructure with the AI application system as well as command and control of construction interaction with existing utilities through damage prevention AI application.
Merging these technologies with current best practices SUE, One Call, and Asset management are the key to evolve and thrive.
Speakers
Ophir Wainer
Director of North American Business Development and Trusted Technology Implementation Advisor
4M Analytics
Mr. Wainer is a professional with over 24 years of work experience in project management, locating-designating, and Subsurface Utility Engineering. He is presently employed as The Director of North American Business Development and Trusted Technology Implementation Advisor at 4M Analytics a Israeli based Think Tank. Mr. Wainer is responsible for business development management of the company including financial, marketing and project delivery for 4M in The North American market Mr. Wainer also has experience in the management of large projects with a variety of government and private sector clients throughout Canada ad has taken the lessons learned over the past 20-years+and applied them to leverage the new technological abilities of the 4M AI Mapping system. Notable mention: Ophir is the co-founder of the second Canadian UESI chapter, OPWA ROW Committee Secretary, member of the CSCE and recognized as Member of the Year for ORCGA in 2020.