Utility — Water/Sewer Add-On Tracks
Distribution • Service • Sewer Extensions — Multi-discipline Add-Ons for Civil & Site Trades
ConstructIQ • S.F. Johnson Consulting & Construction Services, LLC
Program Scope Overview
This add-on suite expands the base Civil/Mechanical estimating and field curriculum to include water distribution, sewer collection, and service connections. Each track can operate stand-alone or integrate into division-based estimating classes.
- Water Distribution Track: focuses on mains, appurtenances, valves, hydrants, and testing.
- Sewer Collection Track: covers gravity and force mains, manholes, laterals, and lift stations.
- Service Connection Track: covers tie-ins, service lines, meters, and private utility coordination.
Discipline Alignment
| Division | CSI Category | Typical Content |
|---|---|---|
| 33 10 00 | Water Utilities | Mains, hydrants, valves, thrust blocks, chlorination, testing |
| 33 30 00 | Sanitary Sewer Utilities | Gravity mains, manholes, force mains, testing, CCTV |
| 33 40 00 | Storm Drainage | PVC/HDPE/RC pipe, catch basins, headwalls, erosion control |
| 33 50 00 | Fuel / Special Utility Systems | Optional add-on (gas piping, reclaimed, irrigation) |
Scope Map by Module
| Module | Focus Area | Field / Estimating Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utility Plan Reading & Symbols Legend interpretation, profiles, callouts, stationing. | Mark-up exercise (as-builts & profiles), symbol ID quiz. |
| 2 | Water Main Systems Ductile iron, PVC, HDPE pipe classes, bedding, fittings, thrust restraint. | Pipe schedule & material takeoff, pressure class comparison table. |
| 3 | Valves, Hydrants & Appurtenances Installation spacing, joint restraints, testing. | Appurtenance map; loss of head calc (hydrant flow test). |
| 4 | Sewer Main Construction Slopes, manholes, drop connections, bedding, infiltration control. | Quantity worksheet for manholes & laterals; slope calc. |
| 5 | Force Mains & Lift Stations Materials, surge control, air release valves, bypassing. | Lift station schematic review; pump HP calc drill. |
| 6 | Service Connections & Tie-Ins Taps, meters, corporation stops, backflow prevention. | Service layout map; tie-in sequence plan (essay). |
| 7 | Testing & Commissioning Hydrostatic, leakage, disinfection, CCTV inspection, as-built survey. | Pressure test sheet; QA/QC checklist template. |
| 8 | Estimating & Cost Assemblies Unit pricing, crew rates, production, traffic control, restoration. | Excel or E-Deck estimator build; daily production summary. |
| 9 | Safety & Regulations Trenching, confined space, one-call/811, OSHA Subpart P, PPE. | Job hazard analysis form; 811 RFI case study. |
Integration Checklist
Link water/sewer estimator sheet to manhour calculator.
Add pipe materials CSV (PVC, DIP, HDPE) to E-Deck database.
Upload field video: “Hydrostatic Test Procedures.”
Insert OSHA Subpart P excerpts in Safety Library.
Attach RFI sample template for 811 coordination.