CivilGrid

CivilGrid is a data intelligence platform for site condition data in engineering and construction, often described as the "google maps for builders." The company aggregates and provides access to comprehensive construction data, including utility locations, site hazards, geotechnical conditions, land rights, and permit constraints. This information is crucial for engineers, planners, and project managers to accelerate site evaluation, reduce dig-in risks, and optimize multiyear project portfolio plans.

The platform offers a map interface that allows users to view various infrastructure assets, including utility lines and features. It also identifies project conflicts and coordination opportunities by comparing work plans across infrastructure operators. This approach helps improve work sequencing in public rights-of-way and enhances interagency coordination. CivilGrid's technology aims to address the significant challenges in the construction industry, where unexpected site conditions can lead to substantial project delays and cost increases. The US construction industry reportedly loses USD 30 billion annually due to utility line strikes, despite widespread use of locate and mark services.

CivilGrid's platform has demonstrated significant efficiency improvements for its users. For instance, a telecommunications engineering services firm reported reducing data acquisition and processing costs by 90% and cutting lead times from months to minutes. As of July 2022, CivilGrid had expanded its coverage to over half of California, with plans to grow its presence in more states.

Key customers and partnerships

CivilGrid has established partnerships with several prominent infrastructure owners and utilities in California. In July 2022, the company announced a collaboration with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major combined gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million customers across Northern and Central California. Through this partnership, PG&E shares gas and electric asset locations with companies planning projects across its entire service area via the CivilGrid platform.

Another key partnership is with San Jose Water, an investor-owned public water utility serving 1 million people in the greater San Jose area. San Jose Water uses CivilGrid during interagency coordination meetings to improve work sequencing in public rights-of-way. The company has also engaged with numerous other agencies in California, contributing to its extensive data coverage in the state.