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.
- Fatal Shawnee trench collapse linked to Oklahoma contractor’s repeated safety violations, OSHA reports
- Construction worker dies after being found unconscious in trench box
- Tunnel boring machine ‘Clack-A-Mole’ nears one-third completion in Oregon outfall project
- Explosion in underground PG&E vault leaves one dead in Richmond, Calif.
- Tennessee pipeline gets initial FERC approval despite environmental concerns
- Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
- Elgin, Ill., joins EPA drinking water initiative to accelerate lead pipe replacement
- GasTracker Accurately Locates Plastic Gas Pipes
- Florence, S.C., to fund $537 million sewer, water upgrade with bonds and 5% rate hike
- Union County, Ga., breaks ground on $20.5 million fiber broadband expansion project