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Utilizing Asset Management to Better Inform Rate Setting and Capital Planning
By Dan Hilyer, P.E. Water and wastewater utilities serve a critical role in ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable services to their communities. However, they often face significant infrastructure challenges due to aging assets and the need for costly repairs and...
Enabling Technological Advancements In Arlington’s Infrastructure Rehabilitation
By Mark Grabowski A distinguished hub for both community and tourism, Arlington, located a mere five miles from the nation’s capital, stands as the smallest self-governing county in the United States, encompassing an area of nearly 26 square miles. Boasting a...
A Deep Dive into Manhole Inspection and Rehabilitation: Inside ASCE MOP 92 (3rd Edition)
By Mark G. Wade, P.E. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) published its first manual of practice in 1992 to help the utility industry improve their manhole inventory. Since then, MOP 92 has been updated twice. The most current update (released in December...
Dr. Tom Iseley Named Recipient of the 2026 UCA Outstanding Educator Award
"I never knew I was being considered — I was just doing what needed to be done." By Wei Liao On February 17, 2026, the Underground Construction Association (UCA) of SME announced that Dr. Tom Iseley, Beavers Heavy Construction Distinguished Fellow and Professor of...
Tech Tip: Best Practices for HDPE Electrofusion Pipe Joints
By Camille George Rubeiz, P.E., F. ASCE, Co-chair, HDPE Municipal Advisory Board, Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe has been used for municipal and industrial water applications for almost 50 years. HDPE’s heat-fused joints...
RECAP – Reliving the Future of Infrastructure: 27th UIS & UIC San Antonio
Reliving the Future of Infrastructure: 27th UIS & UIC San Antonio Recap Did you miss the energy in San Antonio? We are taking you back to the 27th Utility Investigation School (UIS) and the Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC), where the best minds in the...
Day 1 Recap: Momentum Builds as UIS & UIC Kick Off in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX — The energy was palpable inside the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center today as the 27th ASCE UESI/BAMI-I Utility Investigation School (UIS) and the Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) officially opened their doors. This landmark...
Strategic Vision Set: BAMI-I 2026 Board of Directors Installed at UIC
SAN ANTONIO, TX — On the opening day of the Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) and 27th Utility Investigation School (UIS), the Buried Asset Management Institute–International (BAMI-I) convened its annual Membership and Board of Directors Meeting. Held at the...
ILP Update: First Wave of Students Sponsored for UIC 2026—Help Us Clear the Waitlist!
We are thrilled to report that momentum is building for the Industry Leadership Partnership (ILP)! Thanks to the swift action of our initial Founding Partners, we have successfully secured sponsorship for the first group of Purdue engineering students to attend the...
BAMI-I Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors
The Buried Asset Management Institute–International (BAMI-I) is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. This distinguished group of industry leaders will guide the organization's strategic vision and continue its mission to...
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