--- title: Vislock Permit to Dig, Digital Permit, Paperless Permits | Home description: Find out about the innovative digital permit to dig process platform that offers an alternative to the traditional paper permit to dig system. --- [![email-icon-white](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/email-icon-white.png?width=39&height=24&name=email-icon-white.png) sales@vislock.co.uk](mailto:sales@vislock.co.uk) [![phone-icon-white](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/phone-icon-white.png?width=39&height=24&name=phone-icon-white.png) +44(0) 1293 302007](tel:01293302007) [![linkedin-icon 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/linkedin-icon%201.png?width=35&height=24&name=linkedin-icon%201.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vislock/) [![](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/logos/footer.png)](https://www.vislock.co.uk/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.vislock.co.uk) - [About](https://www.vislock.co.uk/about?hsLang=en) - [News](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news?hsLang=en) - [Pricing](https://www.vislock.co.uk/pricing?hsLang=en) - [Features](https://www.vislock.co.uk/features?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) - [Login](https://web.vislock.co.uk) - [Find out more](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) - [Book a Demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk#book-demo) [![](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/logos/400PngdpiLogo.png)](https://www.vislock.co.uk/?hsLang=en) # Digitise Your Permit to Dig System Reduce the risk of service strikes while saving time and money on your project. [Book a demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk#book-demo) [Speak to our team](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) ![00acc3_6eebd2af82d3456fae6d5d20842665ec~mv2](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/00acc3_6eebd2af82d3456fae6d5d20842665ec~mv2.png) ![ukpn](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/ukpnmobilelogo.jpeg) ![ferrovial 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/ferrovial%201.png) ![mace 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/mace%201.png) ![heathrow](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/heathrow.png) ![mc-designers-ltd 1](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/trustbar/mc-designers-ltd%201.png) ![Sisk Lagan JV Logo](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/Sisk%20Lagan%20JV%20Logo.jpg) ## WHAT IS VISLOCK Vislock is leading the transformation across fieldwork management, related to service protection with a focus of Standardisation. Vislock is a cutting-edge Smart platform, That give the end user full confidence on the information they receive with the help of GIS and Ai driven processing, Vislock bridges the Transparency disconnect that plagues leaders. This innovative solution brings real-time insights to your fingertips, Vislock allows you to see and understand what's happening in the field as it unfolds. Say goodbye to paper-based processes and embrace a world where data is dynamic, actionable, Vislock allows you to make informed decisions, respond swiftly to challenges, and unlock the full potential of your field workforce with full Control. Vislock locks down the permit to dig process with full transparency in relation to allocated roles and responsibilities. This allows the system to be maintained and policed with a simple but smart workflow. [Book a demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk#book-demo) [Speak to our team](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) ## How Can Vislock Help you? **Vislock is the only digital permit to dig app and cloud-based monitoring platform. It has helped countless organisations to improve their permit to dig procedures whilst supporting digital transformation.** ## Creates a Robust Process Vislock enables ultimate transparency and traceability, reducing the risk of service strikes. ## Improves Collaboration An app-based system that allows all stakeholders to work together to reduce accidents. ## Increases Productivity No more travelling to sites to obtain signatures. The cloud-based software can be accessed anytime, anywhere. ## Simplifies Processes Setting a defined documentation standard stored in one source location, with set roles and responsibilities. ## De-Risks Your Project Log and track every milestone within the process to reduce risks and create a culture of safety within your organisation. ## What Could You Be Saving, Annually, on your Project? Over the last two years, we’ve supported Hs2 & Fusion in issuing over 5000 permits over this period. The below statistics show a saving to the project. 104000 ### Pieces of paper 130000 ### Miles saved in travel £ 22000 ### In labour costs **In other words, you save time, reduce expenses and significantly reduce annual Co2 emissions over the lifetime of your project.** [Book a demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk#book-demo) [Speak to our team](https://www.vislock.co.uk/contact?hsLang=en) ## The Digital Permit to Dig Platform Key Features ## Control your Survey data boundary Vislock uses GIS to manage survey data boundaries for STATS information, PAS128 survey data and permit to dig boundary to make sure it is safe to issue a permit. ## Utilities are presented in AR Vislock can represent many types of survey data outputs on tablets including GIS and Augmented Reality ## Utilities presented in GIS format Vislock uses GIS to present all services within affecting permit to dig boundary for full transparency [View All Features](https://www.vislock.co.uk/features?hsLang=en) ## Book a Demo Vislock allows you to oversee the process, enforce the process and drive a safety best practice culture. Take a look at the quick demonstration here to view the platform in action. [Book a Demo](https://www.vislock.co.uk#book-demo) ## Who is Responsible for the Permit to Dig Process? When you partner with Vislock, you get access to a dedicated team who will oversee the process from start to finish. Hover over each role to find out more. ## Client Associated with Project Manager. Oversees the project procedure and workflow set up with viewing rights and the ability to STOP a permit at any stage. ## Permit Manager Associated with Service Coordinator. Makes sure STATS and PAS128 Surveys are complete and on the service drawing. Ensures one source of truth model drawing, GIS/CAD/BIM models are up to date and implemented for the permit to dig. Sets up the Vislock's system and manages all documentation approval. Fully responsible for the Vislock's dashboard and permit to dig log. Closes the permit to dig once As-builts are received from GIS/CAD/BIM-Coordinator. System approval required from this person. ## Permit Requester Associated with Site Engineers Requests a permit and submits approved RAMS. Briefs work gang on RAMS. System approval required from this person. ## Permit Issuer Associated with a Service Locator Reviews the supplied documentation and marks on site all know services. Takes a photo of the site of all service markings before work starts. Responsible for briefing the work of all known services likely to be in the works area and any exclusion zones while enforcing digging techniques. Maintain service marking throughout the life of the permit. System approval required from this person. ## Permit Reciever Associated with Immediate Supervisor This person receives briefing for the RAMS from the Permit Requester (Site engineer) on the method of carrying out the works and a briefing from the Permit Issuer (Service Locator) about the services in the works area and any exclusion zones. 8 point Check list to be up dated every day. System approval required from this person. ## As-Builds Associated with CAD Coordinator and Site Engineer  Record As-builts information on-site and issue updates for the services drawing ready for the next permit to dig and to allow the current permit to be closed out. > ## What people say about Vislock > > > > “Some of my biggest issues were lost permits, time to print and prepare permit packs and also the quality of the A3 drawings used on sites. Not only does Vislock already solve all these issues but vastly improves available information, time and quality.” > > ![img_avatar](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/placeholders/img_avatar.png) > > Scott Gizzy, Service Protection and Service Clearance Manager, Heathrow > ## What people say about Vislock > > > > “Having worked with paper permits for well over 20 years, I can only see this being the way forward. Having all the information readily available when the site is potentially 100 miles away is a real benefit – and something I’d suggest to any organisation” > > ![img_avatar](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/placeholders/img_avatar.png) > > Carl Caswell, Ferrovial > ## What people say about Vislock > > > > “The system stores all information so records of signatures/briefings/incidents can be checked even months after the permit has been closed. > > This avoids the paper permits being lost on site and all information being lost. It’s quick and easy to use/navigate and could most certainly be picked up by anyone in the construction industry.” > > ![img_avatar](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hubfs/placeholders/img_avatar.png) > > Dan Stanton, Vision Survey ## Download Your Free Guide Get to grips with all software features and start your paperless journey today. ![vislock-guide-permit-to-dig](https://www.vislock.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/vislock-guide-permit-to-dig.png?width=452&height=500&name=vislock-guide-permit-to-dig.png) ## Knowledge Hub ## [October 7th, 2025 HS2 use Vislock to protect there services By Vislock HS2 EKFB Streamlines Service Protection with Vislock: Over 500 Permits Issued with Zero Service Strikes As part of the...](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/hs2-use-vislock-to-protect-there-services?hsLang=en) ## [September 23rd, 2022 Augmented Reality By Vislock Augmented Reality on your finger. Your assets can now be presented in AR for easy site interpretation](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/vislock-with-ar?hsLang=en) ## [December 15th, 2021 Reduce your projects carbon footprint! By Vislock Vision look to save hundreds of boxes of paper per year due to integration of VISLOCK, the new digital permit to...](https://www.vislock.co.uk/news/save-the-planet?hsLang=en) ## Ready to Join Others and Start Digitising Your Permit to Dig Process? **Book your demo here** The no obligation demonstration only takes an hour of your time and will give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the platform, explore the key features and ask any questions you may have. No matter where you are, a team member at Vislock will arrange a visit – either in person or online – so that you can see for yourself the benefits that a digital permit to dig platform can bring. 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