Planning & Design
Build with Confidence—Before You Break Ground
The most expensive problems in construction are the ones you don't see coming. At Blood Hound Underground, we support engineering and design teams with accurate, design-level data that reveals what's happening both above and below the surface—before plans are finalized.
Our geospatial and subsurface intelligence helps reduce uncertainty, improve team coordination, and prevent costly redesigns later in the project lifecycle. Whether you're in early feasibility, preliminary engineering, or final design, we provide the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
Solutions for Precise Mapping Above and Below Ground
Blood Hound's comprehensive geospatial solutions are designed to deliver clarity, precision, and actionable insight at every phase of your project.
LiDAR Scanning
Capture high-resolution topographic and structural details with sub-centimeter accuracy. Ideal for site planning, grading, and infrastructure design, LiDAR provides a precise digital foundation for your project from day one.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Identify and map underground utilities and subsurface features without excavation. GPR helps uncover risks early - before they become conflicts, change orders, or costly delays that derail your schedule.
Drone Data Capture
Leverage aerial imagery for fast, efficient site analysis. We deliver 2D orthomosaics, 3D models, LiDAR datasets, and thermal mapping to support planning, inspections, and stakeholder visualization throughout the design process.
GIS & CAD Deliverables
Receive clean, ready-to-use data in the formats your team already works in - AutoCAD (.dwg/.dxf), Bentley (.dgn), and standard GIS formats (.shp, .kml, .GeoJSON). No extra steps, no rework - just actionable data integrated directly into your workflow.
Why Blood Hound?
Sub-centimeter precision for LiDAR and survey-grade GPR data.
CAD, GIS, BIM-ready outputs that integrate seamlessly with your tools.
From feasibility through final design - we're with you at every stage.
Turn Unknowns into Actionable Insight
Design decisions are only as strong as the data behind them. Our integrated approach combines surface and subsurface intelligence to give your engineering team a complete, accurate picture of the project environment - so you can plan, design, and coordinate with confidence.
Why Early Subsurface Intelligence Matters
Utility conflicts, unexpected subsurface conditions, and inaccurate topographic data are among the leading causes of construction change orders and project overruns. Engaging Blood Hound early in the design phase means these risks are identified and mitigated on paper, not in the field.
Designed for Engineers. Built for Real-World Projects.
From transportation corridors and utility infrastructure to commercial development and complex multi-site projects, our planning and design solutions are built to support project teams across every phase:
- Early-stage site feasibility and planning
- Utility conflict identification and mitigation
- Design optimization and constructability reviews
- Improved coordination across engineering teams and stakeholders
- Accurate base mapping for preliminary and final design
- 3D surface and subsurface models for BIM integration
By engaging early, you can reduce redesign cycles, avoid surprises in the field, and keep your project on schedule and on budget.
FAQs
What types of projects does Blood Hound support?
We support a wide range of project types, including transportation and roadway design, utility corridor planning, commercial and industrial site development, municipal infrastructure projects, and complex multi-utility environments. Our services are scalable for projects of any size.
When in the project lifecycle should we engage Blood Hound?
The earlier, the better! Engaging us during early feasibility or preliminary engineering allows subsurface data and accurate topography to inform design decisions from the start, avoiding the costly conflicts and redesigns that come from discovering conflicts late in the project. However, we can add value at any design state.
What deliverable formats do you provide?
We deliver data in the formats your team already uses, including AutoCAD (.dwg/.dxf), Bentley MicroStation (.dgn), and industry-standard GIS formats (.shp, .kml, .GeoJSON). Point cloud data, orthomosaics, and 3D models are also available. All deliverables are production-ready - no additional processing required.
How does GPR help reduce project risk during design?
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) allows us to detect and map underground utilities, voids, and subsurface anomalies without any excavation. By identifying potential conflict zones before design is finalized, your team can reroute, adjust, or mitigate issues on paper rather than in the field where changes are exponentially more expensive.
Can Blood Hound integrate data into our BIM workflow?
Yes. Our LiDAR and drone-captured datasets can be delivered as point clouds and 3D models compatible with BIM environments. We work with your team to ensure outputs meet the coordinate system, accuracy, and format requirements your workflow demands.
Smarter Planning Starts Here
You don't need more data, you need the correct data, delivered in a way that drives better decisions.
Contact Blood Hound today. Let's talk about your project in the design phase.