Special Reports: 2019
Use these links to access our full archive of Underground Construction Special Reports::
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017Utility & 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.

- 290-mile gas pipeline expansion proposed across Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- $227 million Garnet Valley water project advances, set to create 73,000 jobs in Nevada
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish
- Construction underway for $1.4 billion, 60-mile water pipeline in Chicago
- Gehl and Mustang offer world’s largest skid loader
- Growing Pains and Gains
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish