Special Reports: 2019
Use these links to access our full archive of Underground Construction Special Reports::
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Utility & Communications Construction Update
In conjunction with our industry partner FMI, this report reviews key utility markets, mergers, acquisitions and also projects anticipated market performance.
North American Pipeline Construction Outlook
Our experienced editorial staff compiles data on anticipated major oil and gas pipeline construction for the upcoming year.
Municipal Sewer & Water Forecast
This much-anticipated annual survey and research produces our exclusive report on spending plans and perspectives from municipalities of all sizes across the U.S.
Washington Regulatory Update
Underground Construction’s highlights pending and projected regulations, legislation, funding and a host of other federal government actions that will impact underground infrastructure in the upcoming year.
Equipment Selection Guide
New construction equipment of all types is featured in this speciation section, ranging from trenchers to excavators to HDD rigs. All major manufacturers’ equipment is listed with key specs.
Pipe Selection Guide
Pipe options are many and this section lists major options available when designing and bidding construction and rehabilitation projects.
- Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
- Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
- PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- OSHA seeks $1.2 million fine after fatal trench collapse in Connecticut
- Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility