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Rehab News: Azuria, Vortex expand trenchless operations through acquisitions
Strategic acquisitions by Azuria Water Solutions and Vortex Companies, along with Aries Industries' dealer network expansion, highlight continued growth across the trenchless rehabilitation market.
Newsline: Latest industry developments
$1.6-billion Florida water project advances with pipeline, plant construction A major water and wastewater infrastructure program in the Tampa Bay region has reached a new milestone, as construction moves forward on a $1.6-billion initiative designed to support long-term growth, resiliency and wa..
New products: Latest industry developments
New equipment from Vermeer, McElroy, John Deere and PipeSense highlights the latest innovations in microtrenching, pipe fusion, vacuum excavation, wheel loaders and pipeline leak detection for underground infrastructure projects.
Inside Team Fishel's race to deliver fiber for a major data hub
Team Fishel completed a 14-mile fiber installation for a major Maryland data hub in just eight months, overcoming solid granite, tight rights-of-way and an aggressive construction schedule.
Five questions to ask when selecting stormwater management pipe
Jonathan Sickels of Advanced Drainage Systems outlines five key questions engineers and designers should ask when selecting stormwater management pipe for long-term performance and durability.
Omaha ramps up water main replacement with HDD and HDPE pipe
Omaha's Metropolitan Utilities District is expanding its water main replacement program, using horizontal directional drilling and HDPE pipe to replace aging cast iron infrastructure and reduce water main breaks.
Why the HDD industry needs higher professional standards
Editor-in-Chief Robert Carpenter examines the rapid growth of the horizontal directional drilling market and why stronger training, certification and industry standards are critical to its long-term success.
Utility-safer trees can help protect underground infrastructure
Jason Rosell of West Bloomfield Township Water Utilities Department explains how strategic tree selection and placement can reduce damage to underground utilities, lower maintenance costs and improve long-term infrastructure reliability.
Can a new drop cable speed up last-mile fiber builds?
Belden has introduced a new single-fiber drop cable designed to simplify field terminations and accelerate aerial and underground FTTX broadband deployments.
Business News: Latest industry developments
This month's Business News roundup highlights key developments across the underground infrastructure sector, including Utility OX's platform launch, Prime Horizontal's management buyout, McElroy's OSHA SHARP certification, and Plastics Pipe Institute project award winners.
Making the most of ASTM F3706 for spray-applied mortar linings
ASTM F3706 is bringing new consistency to spray-applied mortar lining projects, but successful implementation requires more than following the standard. NASSCO experts outline practical guidance for specification writing, structural design, installation and quality control in large-diameter sewer and stormwater rehabilitation projects.
Rehab News
Vortex Companies is expanding its water rehabilitation platform through the acquisition of Mainlining America, while Aries Industries and Imerys announced moves aimed at growing trenchless rehabilitation capabilities and long-term wastewater infrastructure protection.
John Deere launches 6,000-pound material boom attachment
John Deere has introduced the MB60 Material Boom attachment, designed to improve lifting, rigging and material placement for compact equipment operators on confined job sites.
Data center growth creates new era for civil contractors
Rapid AI data center growth is driving unprecedented demand for power, water, transmission and civil infrastructure projects across North America.
Solvent welding best practices for reliable underground pipe joints
Proper solvent cement selection, environmental awareness and installation technique remain critical for reliable underground PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe systems.
Alberta’s Northwest Coast oil pipeline proposal weighed; critics express concern
A proposed Alberta pipeline project aimed at expanding crude oil exports to Asia is drawing support from industry leaders while facing opposition over environmental and Indigenous concerns.
How one HDD crew tracked a bore 60 feet above the Yellowstone River
Tru Directional used suspended HDD locating technology and all-terrain drilling equipment to complete two challenging fiber bores beneath Montana’s Yellowstone River during peak spring runoff.
Pipelines, PFAS and fiber projects reshape infrastructure outlook
Major pipeline, fiber, sewer and water infrastructure developments continued across North America as utilities, contractors and regulators advanced major underground construction projects.
Data center boom ignites pipelines, fiber and power construction
Growing demand tied to data centers, fiber expansion, LNG infrastructure and utility construction is driving strong underground infrastructure activity across North America in 2026.
Canada ramps up water infrastructure upgrades as system losses grow
Canada is increasing investment in water and wastewater infrastructure as aging systems, climate pressures and growing water losses strain utilities nationwide.
Microbial corrosion threatens concrete sewer pipes, new solution targets bacteria
Microbial corrosion is accelerating damage in concrete sewer systems, but new antimicrobial solutions are being developed to target the bacteria driving the problem.
Editor's Log: Fueling the future
Rising LNG demand and growing energy needs are putting pressure on U.S. pipeline infrastructure, highlighting the need for expanded capacity to support long-term gas markets.
Newsline: Latest industry developments
This month's UI Newsline covers new excavation detection technology, billion-dollar water infrastructure pressures, pipeline safety enforcement actions and major utility construction updates across the U.S.
New products: Latest industry developments
Vermeer Vermeer is enhancing the D24 horizontal directional drill (HDD) with a factory-installed cab option, bringing a new level of operator comfort and year-round productivity to the 24,000-pound (11,000-kg) drill class. Introduced as the latest utili..
HDPE training program helps utilities reduce leaks, strengthen workforce
A national HDPE pipeline training program is helping utilities reduce water loss, prevent leaks and build a skilled infrastructure workforce through hands-on education.
High-risk HDD bore in Calif. pushes precision limits beneath Deep Creek
A high-risk HDD bore beneath Deep Creek in California tested precision drilling, locator performance and real-time problem solving in challenging ground conditions.
Editor's Log: New Texas refinery may flip the oil script
A proposed refinery in Brownsville, Texas, designed for light shale crude, could shift U.S. oil flows and reduce reliance on imported heavy crude.
Newsline: Sewer failures, pipeline projects and infrastructure investment drive national updates
Recent infrastructure updates highlight major sewer failures, pipeline expansions, fiber buildouts and water system investments across the United States.
When and why manhole rehabilitation is critical to sewer system performance
Manhole rehabilitation plays a key role in reducing infiltration, preventing structural failures and improving long-term sewer system performance.
Pipe cleaning critical to CIPP lining success in sewer rehabilitation
Proper pipe cleaning using high-powered nozzles and chain cutters is essential to ensure successful CIPP lining and long-term sewer system performance.
- EIA: Texas to lead U.S. pipeline construction activity through 2027
- Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
- Utility strike at center of Dallas explosion investigation
- Gas line strike destroys three homes in Ohio neighborhood
- $1 billion Ohio River Tunnel project awarded in Pittsburgh