Advanced technologies including AI, digital twins, AMI and GIS are helping utilities reduce non-revenue water, improve leak detection and optimize hydraulic efficiency, according to a Xylem Vue report on water technology trends.
Permitting reform is gaining momentum after the House advanced the SPEED Act and PERMIT Act, while EPA proposes updates to Clean Water Act Section 401 — leaving the Senate as the next major hurdle for changes affecting pipeline, broadband and water infrastructure projects.
Caribbean nations including the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica are planning major water and wastewater infrastructure investments to address aging systems, drought pressures and growing potable water demand.
UI’s 29th Annual Municipal Sewer/Water Infrastructure Forecast projects $26.9 billion in 2026 spending as federal Infrastructure Bill funding winds down and cities continue aggressive project design and release plans.
Despite a powerful winter storm disrupting travel nationwide, the 2026 Underground Infrastructure Conference in San Antonio delivered strong attendance, packed sessions and major industry honors.
Volvo CE introduces two new compact excavators to North American market
The EC37 and ECR40 include a new elongated undercarriage for optimum stability in almost any environment.
United Rentals enhances fleet with HIPOWER EHR solar battery generators
Developed by HIPOWER in collaboration with United Rentals, the EHR Solar Battery Generator is a resilient, portable energy storage.
CASE Delivers Electric Backhoe Loaders to Utilities in New York
CASE delivers the company's new electric backhoes to utility companies in New York.
John Deere and National Grid Joint Test the Partnership’s First Electric-Powered Backhoe
John Deere has announced an electric backhoe concept.
Sharewell HDD has introduced the state-of-the-art Opti-Trac Gyro navigation system for horizontal directional drilling (HDD).
Chris Zenthoefer
McElroy, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic fusion equipment, promoted Chris Zenthoefer, the company’s director of Digital Strategy, to vice president of Product Strategy.
VisuSewer
VisuSewer completed the acquisition of MOR Construction Services, a full-service provider of utility and commercial wastewater infrastructure services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
Plastics Pipe Institute Inc.
Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry, announced its Members of the Year winners for 2022.
Despite a powerful winter storm disrupting travel nationwide, the 2026 Underground Infrastructure Conference in San Antonio delivered strong attendance, packed sessions and major industry honors.
- PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
- OSHA seeks $1.2 million fine after fatal trench collapse in Connecticut
- Phase 1 Alaska LNG pipeline advances with construction awards, pipe supply agreements
- OSHA issues 16 citations following fatal sewer confined space incident
- Gateway Tunnel construction faces shutdown next week as Trump withholds federal funding
- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.