Getting started

Lodging enquiries

It takes less than a minute to lodge an enquiry with the BYDA referral service. In this article we’ll tell you how. You can also watch a short introductory video that steps you through the process of lodging an enquiry.

Signup & login overview

Signing up for a new account and logging in to Before You Dig is simple. Read on to learn more about gaining access to your account.

Getting started for asset owners

Before You Dig members (the Asset Owners) work with SmarterWX Sentinel to ensure your contact information is kept up-to-date, configure referral handling rules according to your needs and to monitor and report on enquiry activity around your assets. When you first get invited to be a member of Before You Dig there are a series […]

How does BYDA work?

Before You Dig is the essential first step in any safe excavation. To get asset plans and information from registered utilities, lodge your free enquiry online 24/7. Once an enquiry is lodged, details including the location, date and type of work being carried out are then sent to all Before You Dig members with assets […]