Business
Steven Kramer Elected as UESI President
Steven Kramer was elected as the president of The Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute beginning in the fall of 2022.
Blattner to be Acquired by Infrastructure Leader Quanta Services
Blatter Company joins a strategic partnership with Quanta Services.
Passing of Dr. Reynold King Watkins
Dr.Reynold King Watkins died at age 101 on Aug. 30 and a service to celebrate his life will be held on Sept. 4 in Utah.
The Louisiana Pipeliners Association Hosts a Fall Golf Tournament
The Louisiana Pipeliners Association will host its Fall golf tournament on Oct. 25 at Pelican Point Golf Course in Gonzales, LA.
Horizon Acquires Consolidated Cooperative's Commercial Fiber Business
Horizon has acquired Consolidated Cooperative's commercial fiber business
Patrick D. Michels Elected to National Academy of Construction
Patrick D. Michels, president and CEO of Michels Corporation, will be formally inducted as a member of the National Academy of Construction in October.
Hensel Phelps Expands Water and Wastewater Capabilities with Addition of Hydro Construction
Hydro Construction joins Hensel Phelps to specialize in water and wastewater treatment.
Gary Bousquet Named Director of Engineering for San Diego County Water Authority
Gary Bousquet was named director of Engineering for the San Diego County Water Authority.
Alarian Associates Represents Seller in an Acquisition of a Water Infrastructure Services Company
Infrastructure Services Group, an investment platform in the water and sewer infrastructure sector acquired Inland Waters.
Lone Star Agrees to Acquire AOC from CVC
CVC Capital Partners is considering the sale of AOC, a producer of specialty resins.
Woolpert Fully Reopens Offices in North America with Flexible Schedule Options
Woolpert reopens its offices providing flexible work options for its employees.
Bob Westphal and Ron Halderman Inducted to the HDD Hall of Fame
Bob Westphal and Ron Halderman were inducted into the HDD Hall of Fame at the UCT Conference.
George Kurz Honored as MVP at UCT Conference
George Kurz was honored at a MVP luncheon on July 13, the first day of Underground Construction Technology conference, in Nashville, Tenn.
Felling Trailers Acquires Larson Cable Trailers
Felling Trailers acquired Larson Cable Trailers to meet the growing demands of the Larson product line.
National Trench Safety to Merge with Trench Plate Rental Company
Two leading trench safety solutions providers are merging to combine their services.
American Water Welcomes Cheryl Norton and Bruce Hauk to New Roles
American Water announces new leadership changes.
Leadership Transition for HammerHead Trenchless
Jeff Gabrielse has been named the new Managing Director of HammerHead Trenchless.
Kevin Smith Named General Manager of Ditch Witch Division
Kevin Smith was named general manager of Ditch Witch Division of The Toro Company.
PPG to Acquire Coatings Manufacturer VersaFlex
PPG is in agreement to acquire VersaFlex to expand on PPG's product offerings.
Eclipse Foundation Group Now Part of Orbital Energy Group
Orbital Energy Group announced a new subsidiary which will provide specialized drilling services to the southern U.S.
PE Launches Transition Economist and Hydrogen Economist Services
Transition Economist and Hydrogen Economist are two new services launched under PE Media Network.
United Utility Services Acquires B&B Electrical & Utility Contractors
United Utility Services has acquired B&B Electrical & Utility Contractors creating new growth opportunities for both companies.
Sauereisen Named SBA Western PA Exporter of the Year
Family-Owned company, Sauereisen, tells its story and how its history has led to an award of exporter of the year.
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder opened a new office in Portland, Maine.
National Trench Safety
National Trench Safety LLC completed three office locations in Florida, Colorado and Washington in less than 30 days.
Gold Shovel Association Expands Board, Elects Officers
The Gold Shovel Association announces its election of board officers and expands its board of directors from 9 to 15 members, creating a more diverse and inclusive representation of the industries it serves.
Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Gas Transmission Systems
San Diego-based Kleinfelder Group said it has acquired utilities and pipeline services firm Gas Transmission Systems (GTS) for an undisclosed sum.
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Announces Acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation announced it has completed the acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors.
Vermeer Introduces New Reclaimer for Large-Diameter Pipe HDD Projects
Vermeer has launched a new reclaimer designed for HDD projects with large-diameter pipes.
Nearly $14 Billion Ready to Invest in Post-COVID Economic Recovery — Report
A new report from the Consumer Energy Alliance details nearly $14 billion worth of economic activity is being threatened by delays, obstructions and cancellations of pipeline infrastructure projects.
- OSHA issues 16 citations following fatal sewer confined space incident
- 27 pipeline safety violations tied to deadly Pa. chocolate factory explosion
- Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
- LA recovery reports call for $650 million power line burial, major utility upgrades in Pacific Palisades
- Comprehensive microtrenching FAQ: Key insights on the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher
- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion