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Maumee, Ohio, to rehabilitate 27,000 feet of sewer lines with CIPP
Maumee, Ohio, has opened bidding for a $4.3 million sewer rehabilitation project to upgrade 27,000 feet of sanitary pipelines in its uptown district, with work funded in part by state and EPA programs.
UV curing technology advances trenchless sewer rehabilitation efficiency
UV curing is transforming trenchless sewer rehabilitation with faster, safer, and more sustainable pipe repair methods. Learn how new UV machine technology is reshaping underground infrastructure maintenance.
ASU researchers use robotics, AI to revolutionize pipeline inspection safety
Arizona State University engineers are developing advanced robotics and AI to inspect aging fuel pipelines, targeting unpiggable segments and improving safety for communities nationwide.
Robots and AI drive next-generation tunnel construction in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s CEDD is transforming tunnel construction with AI and robotics. Autonomous inspection and drilling systems on the Trunk Road T2 project have boosted efficiency by 40% and reduced labor by 60%, setting a new benchmark for smart infrastructure.
Tetra Tech to oversee groundwater monitoring for UK’s Thames Tideway Tunnel
Tetra Tech was selected by Tideway to lead groundwater monitoring for the 15.5-mile Thames Tideway Tunnel in London under a $3.2 million contract aimed at reducing sewer overflows and improving water quality in the River Thames.
Washington adopts data-driven tools to plan underground power corridors
Washington’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is using WSP’s new Spatial Decision Support mapping platform to modernize siting and permitting for high-voltage transmission lines, including underground infrastructure.
Corpus Christi begins boring work for underground fiber installation on Yorktown Boulevard
Charter-Spectrum contractors kicked off underground fiber installation along Yorktown Boulevard in Corpus Christi on Oct. 15, with lane closures expected near Brentridge Drive through the end of the month.
New Orleans expands use of trenchless technology to modernize underground pipes
New Orleans is expanding the use of trenchless pipe rehabilitation to repair underground water and sewer lines more efficiently, reducing disruption and speeding up infrastructure work across the city.
Topcon, Amberg launch integrated solutions for tunnel construction and surveying
Topcon and Amberg Technologies unveiled new integrated tunnel construction solutions at INTERGEO 2025, combining advanced positioning and measurement systems to improve accuracy, automation, and data workflows in underground infrastructure projects.
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Comcast expands fiber broadband rollout with Harmonic technology
Comcast is expanding its fiber broadband network with Harmonic’s cOS platform, enabling multi-gigabit speeds, low latency, and cost-effective rollouts, including in rural communities through BEAD projects.
Sonar technology gives sewer inspections a clearer view below the waterline
In this month’s Tech Tips, NASSCO highlights how sonar technology is transforming sewer inspections by revealing conditions below the waterline that CCTV misses, improving maintenance planning and rehabilitation design.
New tools boost underground infrastructure crews: HDD rigs, fusion clamps and AR rentals
The latest tools for underground infrastructure include TT Technologies’ new HDD rig, IPEX’s electrofusion clamps and fittings, and United Rentals’ AR planning tools — all designed to improve efficiency and reliability on job sites.
AI adoption accelerates in underground infrastructure as SewerAI reports strong utility uptake
A new market analysis shows utilities are adopting AI faster to manage underground infrastructure. SewerAI reports strong retention and cost savings as demand for digital water solutions grows.
Amazon, Xylem partner on smart water infrastructure to save 1.3 billion liters annually in Mexico
Mexico City and Monterrey have launched smart water projects with Xylem and Amazon, saving 1.3 billion liters annually and improving supply resilience.
AECOM launches Singapore AI center for underground infrastructure planning
Global infrastructure firm AECOM has launched its AI Innovation Centre in Singapore, backed by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). The initiative aims to support Singapore’s vision for sustainable urban development by optimizing underground spaces.
United Rentals adds AI and AR tools to streamline equipment rentals
United Rentals has launched AI-powered Smart Suggestions and augmented reality equipment fitting tools to speed rental decisions and improve jobsite planning.
Race for AI dominance renews focus on natural gas and pipeline capacity
Industry advocate Eben Wyman explains how the surging power needs of AI data centers are bringing natural gas back into the spotlight, and why expanded pipeline infrastructure and permitting reform are key to meeting demand.
New Orleans utility launches AI tool to track neighborhood flooding
New Orleans flooding tool, SWBNO FloodTracker, ISeeChange AI partnership, New Orleans stormwater management, catch basin reporting New Orleans, localized flooding New Orleans, SWBNO drainage maintenance, stormwater infrastructure tracking.
Study says 2.3x more fiber needed to support U.S. AI by 2029
The Fiber Broadband Association has published results from research performed by RVA LLC, emphasizing that 2.3x more fiber is needed in the U.S. to support AI performance, scalability and security.
CIPP lining strengthens 7,700-foot Fox River interceptor in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin sewer district completed a complex CIPP lining project beneath the Fox River, restoring more than 7,700 feet of interceptor pipe. The work, carried out entirely from barges, overcame unique challenges posed by the riverbed and urban setting.
Azuria, Inframark combine to form leading water solutions business
Azuria Water Solutions and Inframark are combining businesses to form a leading, independent water solutions and services platform. The merger brings anticipated revenue of more than $2 billion and more than 6,000 employees, the combination will give customers access to a leading end-to-end suite of solutions and technologies, the companies announced.
Exodigo raises $96 million to expand AI underground mapping for U.S., global projects
Underground mapping innovator Exodigo has secured $96 million in funding, doubling its valuation based on global demand from utility, transportation and infrastructure leaders. Exodigo's technology focuses on mapping buried pipes, wires and utility assets, to make designing and constructing new buildings, highways, subways, and other massive infrastructure projects safer and avoid unnecessary excavation.
Normet appoints new tunneling director to expand North, Latin America reach
Normet, a global technology company specializing in underground solutions, tunneling and civil engineering, has appointed Claudia Hernandez as Director of Tunneling Americas, reinforcing its goal to expand across both North America and Latin America. Claudia has held key technical and leadership roles supporting some of the world's most complex underground projects, Normet stated.
Leica unveils DS4000 system for deeper underground utility detection
Leica Geosystems has launched the DS4000, a utility detection system capable of identifying underground assets up to 60% deeper than traditional methods, with improved clarity for both shallow and deep utilities.
Azuria Water Solutions acquires BLD Services to expand pipeline rehab capabilities
Azuria Water Solutions has acquired BLD Services, the nation's largest installer of CIPP lateral liners, expanding its footprint in water pipeline rehabilitation across the Central and Eastern U.S.
Heath to divest 811 locate services to USIC, sharpen focus on emissions tech
Heath Consultants is selling its 811 locate services to USIC to focus on methane emissions detection technologies. The deal, expected to close by Q3 2025, supports Heath’s strategic pivot toward advanced leak detection and regulatory compliance tools.
Preparing brick masonry manholes for bonded rehabilitation systems
Brick masonry manholes made from clay or shale brick and laid with portland-cement mortar are still used in North America. Although typically historical, they are often found in manhole rehabilitation projects.
CASE introduces two new midi excavators to its lineup
CASE Construction Equipment has introduced two new compact, feature-packed midi excavators designed to bolster productivity and flexibility on the job: the CX85E and CX90E midi excavators.
Subsite launches M10 beacon for underground utility installation
Contractors can more easily and reliably run short shots of fiber lines and other underground utilities using the new M10 HDD guidance beacon from Subsite. The M10 beacon is designed for use with compact Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills (HDDs) like the JT5 and small drills from other manufacturers.
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
- $2.3 billion approved to construct 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf gas pipeline
- Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- Utah city launches historic $70 million tunnel project using box jacking under active rail line
- Tulsa residents warned after sewer lines damaged by boring work
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized