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HDD Reunion, Hall of Fame Class of ’25 announced

Underground Infrastructure magazine and the Horizontal Directional Drilling Association, in conjunction with the HDD Reunion Organization, are proud to announce the HDD Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The honorees will be inducted during the HDD Reunion on Wednesday, March 5.

California’s Ukiah Valley Water Authority expands with Willow County Water District

Formed earlier this year, the joint powers authority now oversees water services for 9,100 connections across the Greater Ukiah Valley, including Millview County Water District, Redwood Valley County Water District, and the City of Ukiah.

Indiana American Water completes $45 million acquisition of Silver Creek Water

The transaction expands the utility’s service area to approximately 8,000 new customers in Silver Creek and Carr Townships in Clark County, and New Albany Township in Floyd County, located in southern Indiana.

New Jersey American Water finalizes $6.5 million acquisition of Manville wastewater system

New Jersey American Water has completed the acquisition of the Borough of Manville’s wastewater collection system for $6.5 million. This system, which serves approximately 4,300 customers, will expand the utility’s existing water service reach in Manville, New Jersey.

Pennsylvania American Water acquires Butler Area Sewer Authority

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, has completed the purchase of the Butler Area Sewer Authority (BASA) wastewater system for $230 million.

ASCE names MSD Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel and Pump Station Project of the Year

KAI 360 CS is proud to announce that the ASCE St. Louis Section has named the MSD Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel and Pump Station as its 2024 Project of the Year.

Garney partners with RodRadar to enhance utility strike prevention during excavation

A strategic partnership between Garney and RodRadar aims to enhance excavation safety and operational efficiency through the use of real-time radar technology.

California American Water to acquire Mesa del Sol water system in Monterey County

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved California American Water’s acquisition of the Mesa del Sol water system in the Corral de Tierra area of unincorporated Monterey County.

Pennsylvania American Water and Towamencin to cancel wastewater system sale

Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) and Towamencin Township have announced plans to terminate the sale of the township’s wastewater system.

Maryland American Water gets green light to acquire Severn Water Company for $1.6 million

Severn Water Company agreed to sell its water system in Nov. 2023, citing the need for more expertise in water management. Maryland American Water has a history of infrastructure investment, having put $3.5 million into its system serving the Town of Bel Air last year.

McElroy inducts Biffle, Lee brothers into 2024 Fusion Hall of Fame

McElroy, a leader in thermoplastic fusion equipment manufacturing, has announced the induction of Bob Biffle, Mike Lee, and David Lee into its 2024 Fusion Hall of Fame.

HardRock Infrastructure acquires HDW Construction & Drilling, expands water utility services

HardRock Infrastructure Services and Tower Arch Capital have completed the acquisition of HDW Construction & Drilling, strengthening HardRock’s presence in the water and wastewater utility industry.

Cadiz names Cathryn Rivera as new COO to lead groundbreaking water projects

Cadiz Inc., a California-based water solutions company, has appointed Cathryn Rivera as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Sept. 16. The move follows the earlier appointment of Susan Kennedy as CEO, as part of the company’s efforts to expand its leadership team.

Vortex Companies acquires cured-in-place pipe provider Premier Pipe

Vortex Companies recently acquired Ohio-based Premier Pipe USA (Premier Pipe), a longtime provider of high-performance cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) products.

Utility services firm Precision acquires pipeline integrity specialist Allegheny Contracting

Allegheny provides gas transmission pipeline integrity services, including repair and maintenance from regulatory inspections, and the repair and replacement of underground gas distribution pipelines.

USG Water Solutions to enhance U.S. water, wastewater infrastructure following “significant” milestone

USG Water Solutions announced the opening of USG West in Ontario, California, its newest service center. This location―its second on the West Coast―marks another significant milestone in the company's work to enhancing water and wastewater infrastructure asset and operations management services for utilities and private water companies across the United States.

Delek Logistics adds over 250 miles of buried Permian assets with H20 Midstream acquisition

Through greenfield development, organic growth and the integration of several strategic acquisitions, H2O Midstream developed a system comprised of 250+ miles of buried pipe across a ~400 square mile footprint.

Azuria Water Solutions acquires trenchless utility firm Oxbow Construction

Azuria Water Solutions, the leader in technology-enabled water solutions, has announced the acquisition of Oxbow Construction, a trenchless utility company based in Troutdale, Oregon.

Diversified expands with 500 miles of natural gas pipelines in East Texas acquisition

Diversified Energy Company has agreed to buy natural gas assets, including over 500 miles of pipelines and compression facilities, in eastern Texas from Crescent Pass Energy for $106 million.

Bird to acquire B.C. construction firm Jacob Bros for $135 million

(UI) — Bird Construction Inc. is set to acquire Jacob Bros Construction, a B.C.-based civil infrastructure contractor, for $135 million. The deal is expected to close early in the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory approvals and other conditions.

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Atwell expands Gulf Coast presence with Hydro Consultants acquisition

Founded in 1984, Hydro Consultants services include land surveys, hydrographic surveys, pipeline route surveys, industrial site surveys, GIS, and more.

NW Natural Water acquires Puttman Infrastructure and ICH, expands into California market

This acquisition will add approximately 4,200 water, wastewater, and recycled water customers across Oregon, Idaho, and California, with an expected growth to 19,000 connections at full buildout.

Enbridge adds over 21,000 miles of natural gas distribution, transmission pipelines with Questar Gas Company acquisition

Questar Gas's asset portfolio includes over 21,000 miles (over 33,500 km) of natural gas distribution and transmission pipelines, a liquefied natural gas storage facility that enhances system reliability, and interconnections to multiple interstate natural gas pipelines.

GridHawk to expand critical utility damage prevention services with MidOcean investment

GridHawk offers utility locating, watch & protect, advanced locating, leak detection, infrastructure mapping, and other damage prevention services for high consequence subsurface infrastructure including natural gas, electric, telecom, water, and sewer utilities nationwide.

Energy Transfer adds 6,000-mile pipeline network to Permian portfolio with $3.25 billion WGT Midstream acquisition

6,000-mile pipeline network serves significant operators in some of the most active areas of the Midland Basin including Martin, Howard, Upton, Reagan and Irion counties.

Subsurface infrastructure services provider Pro-Vac acquiers hydro-excavation company Kinetic

Pro-Vac, a provider of essential subsurface infrastructure services, has acquired Kinetic, a provider of hydro excavation services in the Rocky Mountain region and DMV-area. The combination significantly enhances and expands Pro-Vac’s scale and geographic reach.

Business News

Discover the latest innovations and industry collaborations in underground construction. Avanti and US Grout formalize their partnership, PipeSense opens new testing facilities, Martin Equipment expands its territory, and PPI releases a groundbreaking report on seismic-resistant HDPE water mains. Stay informed with UI's May issue of Business News!

Core & Main to acquire EGW Utilities, enhancing underground utility offerings

Core & Main Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EGW Utilities Inc., a distributor of quality products and services to underground utility contractors and municipalities, based in Texas.

Pro-Vac strengthens Texas presence with Hydromax acquisition

(UI) — Pro-Vac, a leading provider of essential underground infrastructure services, announced that it has acquired Hydromax, a leading provider of hydro excavation services in South Texas.