No matter how well a job is planned, the first day of installation always brings a few unknowns. Trench conditions change. Crew lineups shift. Equipment arrives late. That’s where DBO’s on-site expert support makes the difference between a smooth start and a week of catch-up. We’re not there to do the work. We’re there to make sure your team can do it right the first time — safely, efficiently, and without rework.

Subject-Matter Experts on the Ground

Every DBO project includes access to our technical field representatives — experienced installers and engineers who know the product, the sequencing, and the inspection process inside out.

They’re there during startup to:

  • Walk the crew through setting procedures and dowel-pin engagement.
  • Confirm trench prep and bedding meet spec before the first lift.
  • Verify joint alignment and gasket seals as the first pieces are set.
  • Advise foremen on rigging angles, lift spacing, and safe operating distance.

Having that expertise on site means small issues get corrected immediately — not discovered after a pour, a backfill, or an inspection delay.

Preventing Rework Before It Starts

Rework doesn’t just waste hours; it unravels schedules. A misaligned conduit or unseated joint can stall backfill for days while crews dig back out, fix, and re-inspect. DBO’s startup oversight stops that chain reaction before it begins. Because our field reps have installed hundreds of sections themselves, they catch the subtle details that new crews might overlook:

  • Grade inconsistencies.
  • Bedding density that could cause rocking.
  • Conduit alignment shifts during set.

Addressing those issues in the first hour of install protects the next hundred feet of progress — and the entire critical path behind it.

Support That Protects the Schedule

Every hour a trench stays open carries risk and cost. With DBO’s guidance, crews typically complete their first install cycle within one shift — and maintain steady daily output afterward. That consistent pace keeps electrical and civil teams aligned, inspections predictable, and milestones intact. When a project manager sees duct banks installing cleanly from day one, they’re not just saving time; they’re removing uncertainty from the schedule entirely.

Reducing Risk for GCs and ECs Alike

For the general contractor, DBO’s on-site support reduces coordination headaches. For the electrical contractor, it means fewer callbacks and no missed handoffs.
For everyone, it means:

  • Less rework.
  • Fewer inspection holds.
  • Safer, faster trench turnover.

That’s why project teams describe DBO’s field presence as a force multiplier — it keeps people moving, inspectors satisfied, and the trench closed on time.

Built-In Assurance

DBO’s on-site expert support isn’t an optional service; it’s part of how we operate. We built our process to eliminate guesswork in the field, giving GCs and ECs the one thing that’s hardest to find underground: confidence. Because when the product is verified, the process is guided, and the people are trained, the only thing left to do is build.