The 27th ASCE UESI/BAMI-I Utility Investigation School (UIS) is set to take place January 26–29, 2026, in a powerful new collaboration with the Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
This joint effort marks a significant milestone in advancing the professionalization of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), providing attendees with world-class technical education, hands-on application, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
“This collaboration with the Underground Infrastructure Conference bridges education, innovation, and field application in a meaningful way,” said Wei Liao, Executive Director of BAMI-I. “We extend our sincere gratitude to Robert Carpenter and his team for generously providing the world-class facilities. Together, we are empowering professionals with the hands-on knowledge essential to building the next generation of underground infrastructure excellence.”
Event Highlights: Focused Training and National Standards
The UIS program, designed for engineers, surveyors, project managers, and utility professionals across state DOTs and regulatory agencies, offers two distinct options based on the latest industry body of knowledge documents, including ASCE 38-22 and ASCE 75-22.
Two-Day Course (January 26-27, 2026)
- Theme: Risks of Existing Utilities in Infrastructure Projects and Their Management.
- Focus: Applying the latest national engineering standards (ASCE 38-22) to effectively manage utility-related project risks.
- Target Audience: Project owners, managers, designers, and builders.
- Accreditation: Earn 16 Professional Development Hours (PDH).
Four-Day Course (January 26-29, 2026)
- Theme: What Every Project Owner, Designer, and Constructor Needs to Know About Utilities on Their Projects – AND – Geophysics and Utility Investigation Tools.
- Focus: Comprehensive instruction on subsurface utility investigation tools, including pipe and cable locators, ground penetrating radar , time-domain electromagnetics, magnetometers, and elastic wave methods.
- Target Audience: Professionals and their teams engaged in the field of subsurface utility engineering.
- Accreditation: Earn 40 Professional Development Hours (PDH).
Expert Instruction and Career Advancement
Attendees will learn from highly experienced instructors, including Andrew Sylvest (Vice President, Utility Engineering at Lamb-Star and Board of Directors-SUE Association) and John P. Campbell, PE (Texas Branch Manager, T2 Utility Engineers, and 2021 President – ASCE UESI).
The Utility Investigation School is a unique learning environment designed to:
- Provide Comprehensive Learning: Offer practical skills and the latest technologies in utility investigation.
- Enhance Career Advancement: Strengthen professional standing with specialized knowledge and certifications.
- Foster Networking Opportunities: Connect participants with industry leaders and peers.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Professionals are encouraged to join for a transformative week of learning, networking, and professional development in the dynamic field of subsurface utility engineering.
