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.

- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Intrepid Fiber breaks ground on fiber optic network in Superior, Colo.
- Excavator collides with I-95 overpass in Henrico, Va., causing multi-vehicle crash
- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Kinder Morgan moves forward with $1.7 billion natural gas pipeline project in Katy, Texas
- Final construction phase kicks off for Indianapolis deep rock tunnel
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Nevada OSHA fines Elon Musk's Boring Company over safety violations in Vegas tunnel project
- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project