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27th Utility Investigation School
We are thrilled to share that the 27th ASCE UESI/BAMI-I Utility Investigation School (UIS) will be held January 26–29, 2026, in conjunction with the Underground Infrastructure Conference at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX! This collaboration marks a new milestone in our mission to bridge education, innovation, and field application in utility engineering and surveying. We extend our sincere gratitude to Robert Carpenter and his team for generously providing world-class classroom and on-site demonstration facilities. Together, we are expanding educational boundaries and empowering professionals with the hands-on knowledge essential to building the next generation of underground infrastructure excellence.
Join us from Jan. 26th to 29th, 2026, for a transformative week of learning, networking, and professional development in the dynamic field of subsurface utility engineering.
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOCUMENTS COVERED
- ASCE 38-22: Utility Investigation and Documentation Standard
- ASCE 75-22: Utility “As-Builting” and Utility Record Drawing Standard
- ASCE Subsurface Utility Engineering for Municipalities: Scope of Work and Pre-Qual Criteria
- EJCDC Contract Documents
This UIS school has been designed for
- Engineers and surveyors and project managers providing deliverables that include results and depictions of utility investigations.
- Consulting engineers, Employees of utility companies, state DOTs and local highway agencies, regulatory agencies, local governments, etc.
- Design engineers for infrastructure projects with significant expected utility congestion
We will offer 2 options to the UIS students.
Sponsors
Course Highlights
Two-Day Course (January 26-27, 2026)
- Theme: Risks of Existing Utilities in Infrastructure Projects and Their Management
- Overview:
- Explore the various risks presented by utilities in infrastructure projects.
- Learn how to apply the latest national engineering standards ASCE 38-22
- Target Audience: Project owners, managers, designers, and builders.
- Earn 16 Professional Development Hours (PDH).
Four-Day Course (January 26-29, 2026)
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- Theme: What Every Project Owner, Designer, and Constructor Needs to Know About Utilities on Their Projects - AND - Geophysics and Utility Investigation Tools
- Overview:
- Importance and application of subsurface utility investigations, including pipe and cable locators, ground penetrating radar (single and multi-channel), time-domain electromagnetics, magnetometers, elastic wave methods, and more.
- Target Audience: Professionals and their teams engaged in the field of subsurface utility engineering.
- Earn 40 Professional Development Hours (PDH).
TESTIMONIAL
6 Years of Experience vs. 3 Days of Training
We often think that time in the field is the only teacher. But sometimes, the right training can condense years of learning into a single week. Meet D'Angelo. He has been in the industry for six years. He knows the job. Yet, after attending the ASCE UESI/BAMI-I Utility Investigation School (UIS), his feedback was clear: "I learned more in these 3 days than I probably did in the last 2 years." This is the power of the UIS curriculum. We don't just cover the basics; we dive deep into ASCE 38-22 standards, advanced geophysics, and risk management strategies that even experienced professionals might miss in their day-to-day work.
Experienced Instructors
Andrew Sylvest
Vice President, Utility Engineering at Lamb-Star Board of Directors-SUE Association, Past President-SUE Association
John P. Campbell, PE, SR/WA, M.ASCE
Texas Branch Manager, T2 Utility Engineers. 2021 President – ASCE UESI Former Director – TXDOT ROW & Utilities Member – Civil Engineering Certification Board Chair – ASCE 38-27 Past Chair – AASHTO Committee on ROW & Utilities
Why Choose UIS:
Our Utility Investigation School is a unique learning environment that caters to both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the field of subsurface utility engineering. Here’s why you should consider joining us:
- Comprehensive Learning: Whether you’re starting out or looking to deepen your existing expertise, our courses offer practical skills and the latest technologies in utility investigation.
- Career Advancement: Enhance your professional standing and open up new career opportunities with the knowledge and certifications you gain from our program.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders and peers, expanding your professional network in the field of utility engineering.For additional questions, please contact Wei Liao at [email protected]