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                <title><![CDATA[ Hope Gas plans $250 million West Virginia pipeline project, 600 construction jobs ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2026/march/hope-gas-plans-250-million-west-virginia-pipeline-project-600-construction-jobs</link>
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                    Hope Gas plans a $250 million pipeline expansion in West Virginia to boost capacity and reliability in Mason County, a project expected to create more than 600 construction jobs.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2026/january/construction-jobs-stumble-into-2026-after-weak-year</link>
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                    Construction employment fell by 11,000 jobs in December, capping a weak 2025 that saw just 14,000 net jobs added, according to ABC and federal labor data.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Letter to the Editor: Missing as-built records fuel underground utility strike risks ]]></title>
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                    A trenchless services expert weighs in on the ongoing debate over underground utility strikes, pointing to a critical issue many in the industry overlook: incomplete as-built documentation. Could addressing this gap be the key to preventing future strikes?
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                <title><![CDATA[ Body retrieved day after fatal trench collapse at Bakersfield, Calif., job site ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2025/may/body-retrieved-day-after-fatal-trench-collapse-at-bakersfield-calif-job-site</link>
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                    A construction worker died after falling into a 20-foot trench at a site in west Bakersfield, Calif. Rescue teams recovered the body overnight, and an investigation is ongoing.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Special tracks, training &amp; competition headline UIC 2025 ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2025/january-2025-vol-80-no-1/features/special-tracks-training-competition-headline-uic-2025</link>
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                    We are gearing up for Underground Infrastructure magazine’s 30th Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC), March 4-6 in Houston. Attend UIC and be part of a transformative event designed to inspire, educate, and connect infrastructure professions across the industry. From groundbreaking sessions to exclusive networking opportunities, this year’s conference promises an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Joe Schotthoefer: NASSCO Standard Bearer ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/december-2024-vol-79-no-12/features/joe-schotthoefer-nassco-standard-bearer</link>
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                    (UI) — Joe Schotthoefer, vice president of operations at Doetsch Environmental Services, reflects on his journey from field technician to NASSCO leader, highlighting the importance of collaboration, community, and setting standards for underground infrastructure.
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                <title><![CDATA[ CGA opens registration for 25th annual conference in Orlando, Florida ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2024/november/cga-opens-registration-for-25th-annual-conference-in-orlando-florida</link>
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                    The conference will bring together industry leaders to reflect on CGA’s quarter-century legacy and explore future innovations in damage prevention.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Worker deaths decline amid OSHA crackdown on high-risk trench and fall hazards ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2024/november/worker-deaths-decline-amid-osha-crackdown-on-high-risk-trench-and-fall-hazards</link>
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                    According to preliminary data, fatalities in key high-risk areas like trench collapses and falls, which are among the leading causes of death for construction workers, have notably declined.
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                <title><![CDATA[ CGA’s 2023 DIRT report shows fewer utility damages, urges action on locating delays ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2024/october/cga-s-2023-dirt-report-shows-fewer-utility-damages-urges-action-on-locating-delays</link>
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                    The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has released its 2023 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report, showing a drop in utility damage incidents but highlighting ongoing challenges in reducing damages to buried infrastructure.
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                <title><![CDATA[ McElroy receives OSHA SHARP recognition for workplace safety ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2024/july/mcelroy-receives-osha-sharp-recognition-for-workplace-safety</link>
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                    McElroy has been recognized for its commitment to workplace safety with a new designation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
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