Bridging the Gap: BAMI-I and Purdue University Host Landmark Industry Connection Event

by BAMI-I Content | Mar 27, 2026 | BAMI-I News, Blog, News

West Lafayette, IN — On March 11, 2026, the Buried Asset Management Institute – International (BAMI-I), in close partnership with Purdue University, hosted a highly successful Industry & University Connection Event. The gathering served as a powerful...

Congratulations to Bill Shook: NASSCO Lifetime Achievement Award

by Wei Liao | Mar 8, 2026 | BAMI-I News, Blog, News, Uncategorized

BAMI-I extends its heartfelt congratulations to William “Bill” Shook on receiving the inaugural NASSCO Lifetime Achievement Award at NASSCO’s 50th Anniversary Annual Conference. Bill first became involved with NASSCO in 1986 and has remained...

BAMI-I 2026 Annual Board Meeting Report – Key Decisions, New Board Members & Committee Leadership

by BAMI-I Content | Mar 3, 2026 | BAMI-I JOURNAL, BAMI-I News, Blog, Industry News, Journal 2026 Edition 1, News

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX  •  January 26, 2026 The Buried Asset Management Institute – International (BAMI-I) held its 2026 Annual Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting on January 26, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention...

From Motel Rooms to Main Lines: The KP Panchal Story

by BAMI-I Content | Mar 3, 2026 | BAMI-I JOURNAL, Blog, Industry News, Journal 2026 Edition 1

How a young immigrant entrepreneur turned his late father’s life savings into one of the Midwest’s most dynamic underground utility service companies ─────────────────────── US Hydrovac Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana By Wei Liao KP Panchal, Founder & Owner, and...

Utilizing Asset Management to Better Inform Rate Setting and Capital Planning

by BAMI-I Content | Mar 2, 2026 | BAMI-I JOURNAL, BAMI-I News, Blog, Journal 2023 Edition 2

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 BAMI-I Content | Mar 2, 2026 | BAMI-I JOURNAL, BAMI-I News, Blog, News

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...