Underground Infrastructure Magazine

08/07/2026

As summer construction activity increases, following safe excavation practices, calling 811 and using the proper equipment can help crews avoid utility strikes, protect workers and minimize project delays.

08/07/2026

Baltimore, Md., will take over management of its century-old underground conduit system in 2027, with city officials planning infrastructure modernization while BGE warns proposed rate increases could raise costs for utility customers.

Baltimore, Md., will take over management of its century-old underground conduit system in 2027, with city officials planning infrastructure modernization while BGE warns proposed rate increases could raise costs for utility customers.

08/07/2026

A new break in the Grand Canyon's aging Transcanyon Waterline has prompted water restrictions across the South Rim as the National Park Service continues a $208 million pipeline replacement project scheduled for completion later this year.

A new break in the Grand Canyon's aging Transcanyon Waterline has prompted water restrictions across the South Rim as the National Park Service continues a $208 million pipeline replacement project scheduled for completion later this year.

08/06/2026

The UI industry mourns the loss of Steve Hontz, President of ACE Pipe Cleaning and valued member of the BAMI-I Board of Directors. Steve's leadershiphelped shape pipeline inspection, rehab and buried asset management across N. America.

The underground infrastructure industry is mourning the loss of Steve Hontz, President of ACE Pipe Cleaning and valued member of the BAMI-I Board of Directors. Steve's leadership, mentorship and commitment to innovation helped shape pipeline inspection, rehabilitation and buried asset management acr...

08/06/2026

has completed its first project for sewer infrastructure renewal, using technology to separate aging combined sewers while minimizing disruption to parkland and surrounding neighborhoods.

Vancouver has completed its first microtunneling project for sewer infrastructure renewal, using trenchless technology to separate aging combined sewers while minimizing disruption to parkland and surrounding neighborhoods.

08/06/2026

Kansas City voters have approved $1.5 billion in bond funding for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, supporting water main replacement, sewer rehabilitation, pump station upgrades and federally mandated wastewater system improvements.

Kansas City voters have approved $1.5 billion in bond funding for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, supporting water main replacement, sewer rehabilitation, pump station upgrades and federally mandated wastewater system improvements.

08/06/2026

Heat illness is one of the industry's most preventable hazards. Learn practical strategies to recognize warning signs, protect crews and strengthen jobsite safety during extreme summer conditions.

Heat illness is one of the industry's most preventable hazards. Learn practical strategies to recognize warning signs, protect crews and strengthen jobsite safety during extreme summer conditions.

08/06/2026

American Water Works Association is calling on water utilities to strengthen following recent attacks on multiple U.S. water systems, while supporting risk-based national cybersecurity standards for critical water infrastructure.

AWWA is calling on water utilities to strengthen cybersecurity following recent attacks on multiple U.S. water systems, while supporting risk-based national cybersecurity standards for critical water infrastructure.

08/05/2026

From manufacturing expansions and utility contracts to industry awards and major company milestones, catch up on the latest business developments influencing the underground infrastructure market. Wyo-Ben, Inc., John Deere, Caterpillar, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1951, the family-owned company has grown from a regional bentonite producer into a global supplier serving the oil and gas, water-well drilling, civil construction, environmental remediation and wastewater treatment markets.

08/05/2026

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Shumate of FMI Capital Advisors examines the market forces shaping utility and communications construction, from booming data center investment to tariffs, labor shortages and merger activity.