Underground Infrastructure Magazine

10/09/2025

Thames Water engineers have removed a 100-tonne “fatberg” from a sewer in west London after a month-long operation. The massive blockage, made of wet wipes and grease, highlights ongoing challenges in preventing costly sewer clogs.

Thames Water engineers have removed a 100-tonne “fatberg” from a sewer in west London after a month-long operation. The massive blockage, made of wet wipes and grease, highlights ongoing challenges in preventing costly sewer clogs.

10/09/2025

Vermeer has updated its D20x22 S3 HDD with improved hydraulic protection, streamlined maintenance access, and enhanced routing for better durability — aimed at boosting reliability for utility contractors in urban environments.

Vermeer has updated its D20x22 S3 horizontal directional drill with improved hydraulic protection, streamlined maintenance access, and enhanced routing for better durability — aimed at boosting reliability for utility contractors in urban environments.

10/09/2025

The 2024 CGA DIRT Report shows nearly 200,000 utility damages last year, with incidents rising instead of declining. Industry leaders warn stronger enforcement, mapping, and training are needed to protect underground infrastructure.

Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national, nonpartisan, nonprofit trade association working to prevent damage to buried infrastructure, recently published its 2024 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report. The latest analysis reveals that the CGA Index, which measures year-over-year damag...

10/09/2025

Discover how Vanair's innovative underdeck air compressors and FailSafe technologies are transforming the underground utilities market, the benefits of their thermal guard systems and the rise of electrification with the EPEQ product line. Learn how these advancements are boosting productivity for utility fleets.

Join hosts Robert Carpenter and Josh Allen as they chat with Ralph K***t, CEO of Vanair Manufacturing. Discover how Vanair's innovative underdeck air compressors and FailSafe® technologies are transforming the underground utilities market. Ralph highlights the benefits of their thermal guard system...

10/08/2025

A joint venture between Skanska and Fay has achieved substantial completion of CSX's $450 million Howard Street Tunnel Modernization Project in Baltimore—nearly two years ahead of schedule. S&B USA Construction - Fay

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10/08/2025

-- Tulsa Rig Iron has launched a free website to help HDD contractors locate and verify drilling mud disposal sites across the U.S. The tool aims to save time, cut costs, and promote responsible handling of bentonite-based drilling fluids.

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10/08/2025

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Association , in conjunction with Underground Infrastructure Magazine, are pleased to announce the HDD Class of ’26.

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Association, in conjunction with Underground Infrastructure magazine, are pleased to announce the HDD Class of ’26.

10/08/2025

Ditch Witch parent company Toro will acquire Tornado Infrastructure Equipment, expanding its hydrovac and vacuum excavation offerings for underground projects.

Ditch Witch parent company Toro will acquire Tornado Infrastructure Equipment, expanding its hydrovac and vacuum excavation offerings for underground projects.

10/08/2025

The City of Buffalo has completed the first phase of the $100 million East Delavan Sewer Improvement Project, marking a major step in its broader $1 billion Queen City Clean Waters Initiative.

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10/07/2025

Explore the impact of vacuum excavation in this episode. Mike Reis from Super Products shares his expertise on how this technology is transforming the way contractors approach digging, emphasizing the importance of precision, safety, and reduced risk in today's fast-paced construction environment.

Explore the impact of vacuum excavation in this episode. Mike Reis from Super Products shares his expertise on how this technology is transforming the way contractors approach digging, emphasizing the importance of precision, safety, and reduced risk in today's fast-paced construction environment.

10/07/2025

The JICA-funded project aims to improve water quality and sanitation for 135,000 residents, marking a milestone in the region’s underground infrastructure development.

The JICA-funded project aims to improve water quality and sanitation for 135,000 residents, marking a milestone in the region’s underground infrastructure development.

10/07/2025

In Tampa, construction begins this month on a $6.9 million stormwater project along South Manhattan Avenue to reduce neighborhood flooding and improve drainage, with completion expected in 2026.

In Tampa, construction begins this month on a $6.9 million stormwater project along South Manhattan Avenue to reduce neighborhood flooding and improve drainage, with completion expected in 2026.