Question 1

What is the Pipeline Planning Toolbox and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

It's a cloud-based pipeline engineering platform from SubTerra Pipeline Engineering, built for HDD Designers, Pipeline Engineers, and Construction Teams. It replaces the patchwork of spreadsheets, desktop tools, and reference lookups with 22+ calculation modules plus an interactive map of environmental, utility, and subsurface data — all in one browser-based app.

Question 2

What pricing plans are available, and is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every new account starts with a 7-day free trial that unlocks full Expert-level access with unlimited calculations. After that you can choose Plus Tier ($49.99/month, 100 unique calculations per month) or Expert Tier ($99.99/month, unlimited calculations).

Question 3

What engineering standards and calculations does the toolbox cover?

Accepted Answer

The toolbox includes 22+ calculation modules built on industry-governing codes (ASME B31.4/B31.8, API 1102, 49 CFR 192, ASTM, PRCI, etc). Coverage spans Pipe Design and SMYS, installation and operational stresses for HDD crossings, Pullback Force, HDD Bore Geometry, Highway and Railroad Crossings, Hydrotest Analysis, HFIR (various methods), Settlement Analysis, and more — so you can take a project from planning through verification in one place.

Question 4

What geospatial data is available on the map?

Accepted Answer

The map integrates 60+ external data sources: satellite/topo basemaps (Google, ESRI, Bing, USGS), pipeline layers (EIA natural gas, crude oil, HGL), FEMA flood zones, USFWS critical habitat and NWI wetlands, USGS streams and geology, real-time USGS elevation profiling along your bore path, and water-well databases from 45+ states. You can also import KML/KMZ alignments and auto-detect road, rail, and stream crossings along the path. You can also export coordinates to Excel or generate a KMZ file for your HDD or open-cut design, allowing you to view it directly in Google Earth.

Question 5

How are my projects saved and can I generate reports?

Accepted Answer

Projects are saved to your account in the cloud with autosave across every analysis, so you can pick up on any device. Each module produces a professional PDF engineering report generated directly in your browser — stamped with project details, inputs, calculated values, and charts — ready to attach to permits or deliverables.