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Upcoming work will replace sewer mains and laterals on three streets in San Diego. Crews will also conduct potholing to verify the locations of underground pipes and utility lines.
Upcoming work will replace sewer mains and laterals on three streets in San Diego. Crews will also conduct potholing to verify the locations of underground pipes and utility lines.
Iowa is using federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead water pipes, prioritizing vulnerable communities to improve public health and water safety.
Iowa is using federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead water pipes, prioritizing vulnerable communities to improve public health and water safety.
The pipeline project aims to transport natural gas from production sites in Texas to markets in Louisiana. It involves the construction of an approximately 690-mile, 42-inch diameter natural gas transportation mainline pipeline.
(UI) — DeLa Express advances its 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline project with FERC pre-filing progress, aiming to transport natural gas from Texas to Louisiana markets.
Pipelines, especially those that carry water, can be hundreds of miles long – so it may not always be simple to know for certain that a leak has occurred, let alone pinpoint the problem.
Pipelines, especially those that carry water, can be hundreds of miles long – so it may not always be simple to know for certain that a leak has occurred, let alone pinpoint the problem.
Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) returns October 21-25, focusing on raising awareness and providing strategies for managing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) returns October 21-25, focusing on raising awareness and providing strategies for managing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
🚨 ⏰ Clock's Ticking!! Nominate NOW for the 2025 Underground Infrastructure Awards! 🚨
Underground infrastructure is the unseen backbone of our modern society, and it’s evolving fast. Now's your chance to recognize the individuals, projects, and technologies that have made a game-changing impact in the last 12 months!
🏆 Nominations are OPEN, but not for long!
Submit by September 23 to give your company, clients, or associates the recognition they deserve. Winners will be selected by industry experts, based on innovation, sustainability, and impact.
🔗 Why Nominate?
• 🌟 Elevate Your Profile: Showcase your company or project as a leader in the industry.
• 🏆 Prestige & Recognition: Highlight the excellence of your work and gain industry-wide acclaim.
• 💡 Inspire Innovation: Encourage others to push boundaries and drive progress in underground infrastructure.
• 🌍 Celebrate Impact: Shine a light on those making a real difference in the industry
Don't wait—nominate today and secure your place among the industry's best: https://ui-conference.com/uiawards/
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A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6.
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6.
The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District has officially approved a $16.9 million bid by J.D. Northrup Construction Inc. to expand the sewer district from Stow to Prendergast Creek, on the south side of Chautauqua Institution.
The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District has officially approved a $16.9 million bid by J.D. Northrup Construction Inc. to expand the sewer district from Stow to Prendergast Creek, on the south side of Chautauqua Institution.
A man was found electrocuted inside an underground PG&E utility vault in Richmond, California, last month after a series of explosions. The incident highlights the dangers associated with unauthorized access to these high-risk underground utility spaces.
A man was found electrocuted inside an underground PG&E utility vault in Richmond, California, last month after a series of explosions. The incident highlights the dangers associated with unauthorized access to these high-risk underground utility spaces.
As Congress heads toward the end of this session, presumably in late September, the two, different bipartisan pipeline safety bills passed by two House committees appear to be going nowhere fast.
The staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given a preliminary green light to the latest interstate pipeline project to cross its desk. That would be East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC’s request to build 122.2 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline to provide about 300,0...
New Mexico is teaming up with Google Public Sector on a new initiative called Hydro Delta, which uses artificial intelligence to detect water leaks, many of which are hidden underground and difficult to identify.
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New Mexico is teaming up with Google Public Sector and Woolpert Digital Innovations on a new initiative called Hydro Delta, which uses artificial intelligence to detect water leaks, many of which are hidden underground and difficult to identify.
Houston is grappling with a worsening water leak problem, with aging pipes causing billions of gallons of water to be lost each year.
Read more: https://ow.ly/kra750TlxAM
Houston has replaced only 6% of its water lines in the past decade, which translates to roughly 850 miles of pipe – far short of the industry standard, which is 20%, or over 2,000 miles of pipe.
It is important to view OSHA representatives as part of your team in keeping your most valued assets - your workers - safe.
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TC Energy Corporation announced it is delaying the sale of a minority stak in its NGTL Foothills systems to an Indigenous-owned investment partnership.
Read more: https://ow.ly/nkBQ50TkoJB
The deal has been delayed due to an identified transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership. TC Energy says it is focused on developing a transaction that delivers meaningful distributions to Indigenous communities while upholding the fundamental value of the NGTL System and the Foothil...
Arelion's new route utilizes completely , offering reliable connectivity options to current legacy , and connects Mexico's #1 digital hub to Arelion's fiber-based backbone.
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This network expansion reduces the risk of service outages and improves customer experiences, supporting content localization in Querétaro. This new route also offers end-to-end connectivity on Arelion's fiber backbone to markets such as Northern Virginia, Silicon Valley, Dallas and Atlanta.
Discover the latest updates with the industry's most important players in the latest issue of Underground Infrastructure:
His early life lessons, learned growing up on a farm in Kansas as one of 11 brothers and sisters, taught him the importance of hard work and the joy that comes from working alongside people you care about and respect. These lessons were the foundation of his successful career, and his list of former...
Approximately 48% of Duke Energy Florida's primary power lines are and better protected from wind damage. The company will continue to install underground cable in areas that are identified as the most outage-prone areas.
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Approximately 48% of Duke Energy Florida's primary power lines are underground and better protected from wind damage. The company will continue to install underground cable in areas that are identified as the most outage-prone areas.
While emergency repairs cost over $30,000, the city of Oak Ridge North identified even further damage, involving over 1,700 ft of iron pipe and 14 .
Read more: https://undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2024/september/sinkhole-in-texas-town-accrues-over-800-000-in-sewer-rehabilitation-costs
While emergency repairs cost over $30,000, the city identified even further damage, involving over 1,700 ft of iron pipe and 14 manholes. Now, SMC MUD is planning more sewer rehabilitation projects to prevent further emergency services.
Trench collapses continue to be a leading cause of preventable worker deaths in Texas, despite existing safety regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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(UI) — Trench collapses continue to be a leading cause of preventable worker deaths in Texas, despite existing safety regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The city of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division has begun repairing a 70-year-old sewer main along North Crystal Lake Drive between Smithfield Avenue and Lowery Avenue.
The city of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division has begun repairing a 70-year-old sewer main along North Crystal Lake Drive between Smithfield Avenue and Lowery Avenue.
Germany plans to actively accelerate the development and modernization of its underground energy infrastructure in the near future.
Germany plans to actively accelerate the development and modernization of its underground energy infrastructure in the near future.
Yanmar Compact Equipment has launched the TL75VS, a new addition to its line of compact track loaders. With a vertical-lift design, the TL75VS excels in at-height work and truck loading, offering high lift height and robust operating capacity.
Yanmar Compact Equipment has launched the TL75VS, a new addition to its line of compact track loaders. With a vertical-lift design, the TL75VS excels in at-height work and truck loading, offering high lift height and robust operating capacity.
Platinum Contracting, a leading Las Vegas contractor specializing in heavy civil and , has completed a large-scale underground project in Summerlin.
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Platinum Contracting, a leading Las Vegas contractor specializing in heavy civil and underground utilities, has completed a large-scale underground infrastructure project in Summerlin. The installation supports the expansion of Southern Nevada’s largest master plan community, setting the foundatio...
It is hard to believe that 22 years have passed since the Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education (CUIRE) was established. In 2006, the first conference was held at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Read more in Underground Infrastructure's latest issue: https://ow.ly/vfrN50TeM4z
It is hard to believe that 22 years have passed since the Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education (CUIRE) was established. In 2006, the first trenchless technology conference was held at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and other state dignitaries recently helped celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 170,000 square-foot paint facility at the Ditch Witch factory in Perry, Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and other state dignitaries recently helped celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 170,000 square-foot paint facility at the Ditch Witch factory in Perry, Oklahoma.
A fluid management solution sized for utility installation minimizes the amount of water and additives required to drill. Get to know the Vermeer R125 reclaimer.
The R125 reclaimer is built for smaller crews and provides a fluid management solution that reduces the need for makeup water and helps reduce dumping costs. Learn more.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $1,285,000 allotted for Massachusetts, to protect children from in at schools and childcare facilities.
Read more: https://ow.ly/Y6xv50TeKX1
The funding announced this past week was authorized by the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and is provided to 55 states, the District of Columbia, and participating territories as grants for lead testing and remediation in schools and childcare facilities.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has awarded $3,176,918 in grants to local and state governments, non-profit organizations, and community groups to make statewide system improvements.
Read more: https://ow.ly/t7lQ50TeLlp
These projects focus on improving stormwater management and reducing flooding in various Rhode Island towns like Middletown, Newport, Burrillville and others.
Crews have started critical repairs on Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main, with work slated to continue through September. The repairs, which began on Aug. 26, involve eight work sites and 21 pipe segments that need attention along the main water supply line.
Crews have started critical repairs on Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main, with work slated to continue through September. The repairs, which began on Aug. 26, involve eight work sites and 21 pipe segments that need attention along the main water supply line.
Wisconsin's governor and the DNR have submitted a new proposal to update the state’s drinking water standards to match the latest federal guidelines for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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The Environmental Protection Agency recently established new federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFAS, requiring states to adopt these standards to maintain regulatory control over their water systems.
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In this episode of 'Subsurface Stories,' hosts Robert Carpenter and Josh Allen continue discussing the HCD survey published in the June issue of Underground Infrastructure. They explore the concept of hardening power lines by moving them underground to withstand harsh weather conditions. Listen now: https://ow.ly/LcUA50SC7x4
In this episode of 'Subsurface Stories,' hosts Robert Carpenter and Josh Allen continue discussing the HCD survey published in the June issue of Underground Infrastructure. They explore the concept of hardening power lines by moving them underground to withstand harsh weather conditions. Listen now: https://ow.ly/LcUA50SC7x4
In this episode of Subsurface Stories, host Josh Allen and co-host Robert Carpenter discuss the annual HDD survey published in the June issue of Underground Infrastructure Magazine. Listen now: https://ow.ly/q4WP50SuoRw
In this episode of Subsurface Stories, host Josh Allen and co-host Robert Carpenter discuss the annual HDD survey published in the June issue of Underground Infrastructure Magazine. Listen now: https://ow.ly/q4WP50SuoRw
🎙️ Dive deep into confined space safety with NASCO's Subsurface Stories! Explore common hazards, training strategies, and OSHA's standards. Essential for professionals prioritizing workplace safety! #ConfinedSpaceSafety 🚧 https://ow.ly/5w0l50QF6tk
#HorizontalDirectionalDrilling #HDD #HDDContractors #UndergroundUtilities #TrenchlessTechnology #DamagePrevention #UndergroundInfrastructure #CIPP #SewerWater #SewerRehabilitation #SewerOperations # ElectricUtilities #EnergyPipelines #DamagePrevention #AssetManagement #UIC2024 #NASSCO #GasUtilities – Your achievements deserve recognition! FINAL Hours to submit a nomination for the Underground Infrastructure Awards before time runs out! Tonight, Sat Sept 23, 11:59 pm CST https://bit.ly/3OsXl1g
📢 URGENT REMINDER: The Underground Infrastructure Awards nomination deadline is TONIGHT, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 11:59 pm CST⏰ The infrastructure industry is brimming with talent and innovation. Don’t miss the chance to be recognized! https://bit.ly/3OsXl1g #HorizontalDirectionalDrilling #HDD #HDDContractors #UndergroundUtilities #TrenchlessTechnology #DamagePrevention #UndergroundInfrastructure #CIPP #SewerWater #SewerRehabilitation #EnergyPipelines #DamagePrevention #AssetManagement #UIC2024 #NASSCO #Manholes #GasUtilities #ElectricUtilities
📢 URGENT REMINDER: The Underground Infrastructure Awards nomination deadline is TONIGHT, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 11:59 pm CST⏰ The infrastructure industry is brimming with talent and innovation. Don’t miss the chance to be recognized! https://bit.ly/3OsXl1g #HorizontalDirectionalDrilling #HDD #HDDContractors #UndergroundUtilities #TrenchlessTechnology #DamagePrevention #UndergroundInfrastructure #CIPP #SewerWater #SewerRehabilitation #EnergyPipelines #DamagePrevention #AssetManagement #UIC2024 #NASSCO #Manholes #GasUtilities #ElectricUtilities
👉 #UndergroundUtilities #TrenchlessTechnology #DamagePrevention #HorizontalDirectionalDrilling #HDD #UndergroundInfrastructure #OneCallSystem #CIPP #SewerWater #SewerRehabilitation #EnergyPipelines #DamagePrevention #AssetManagement ⚠️ TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The Underground Infrastructure Awards deadline is this Saturday, September 23! 📅 We've seen incredible achievements and innovations in infrastructure, it's time to honor them. If you haven't submitted your nominations yet, there's no better time than NOW. https://bit.ly/3OsXl1g
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS!!! Be a Part of the Premier Awards Program in Underground Infrastructure! Nominations are due by Thursday, August 31. Submit your entry today and join us for an unforgettable event! https://ow.ly/YQfs50PFEqq
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS!!! Be a Part of the Premier Awards Program in Underground Infrastructure! Nominations are due by Thursday, August 31. Submit your entry today and join us for an unforgettable event! https://ow.ly/YQfs50PFEqq
Be a Part of the Premier Awards Program in Underground Infrastructure! Nominations are due by Thursday, August 31. Submit your entry today and join us for an unforgettable event! https://ow.ly/64on50PFEqn
Get involved in your industry. Speak at underground infrastructure’s most prestigious and beneficial educational program. Submit your abstract now! https://bit.ly/speakatuct #UndergroundConstruction #infrastructure #sewer #wastewater #stormwater #pipeline
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