What does EPIC mean in CONSTRUCTION

EPIC stands for Excavation, Pipeline Inspection, and Construction. It is a method used to inspect pipelines safely and repair or improve them if necessary.

The process begins with excavation in order to access the pipe for inspection. Professionals will then use various tools such as cameras, specialty tools, and robotic crawlers to look at the inside of the pipe in order to determine the condition of it. If any issues are found then appropriate solutions can be applied such as repairs or improvement works.

There are a range of advantages that come from using this approach which include increased safety through access without needing open trenching, improved accuracy due to advanced technology being used, quicker results through faster methods such as CIPP lining, cost efficiency due to less labour intensive methods being used, and improved compliance with regard to regulations when inspecting pipelines.

Yes, it is highly recommended that professionals with experience in performing inspection with these types of methods are employed in order to ensure that they utilise all relevant safety measures while carrying out works on the pipe work plus make sure that any inspections benefit from the use of technologies available on site.

A qualified engineer should assess whether an EPIC method is applicable prior to commencing an exercise depending on environmental factors such as site conditions and existing infrastructure alongside other considerations like required health & safety requirements plus any testing/inspection needs.