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Utility Mapping Workflow Transformation: 2026 Industry Perspective – PointMan
By Marvin J. Lopez, Director of Client Success, PointMan Prostar Abstract The underground infrastructure industry is undergoing a structural shift driven by advancements in mobile computing, cloud platforms, and real-time positioning technologies. Traditional utility...
28th UIS | Day 2 Executive Summary Featuring Guest Speakers!
NJWEA and BAMI-I Introduce Risk-Based Asset Management Training to Protect New Jersey’s Water Resources
EATONTOWN, NJ – The Buried Asset Management Institute – International (BAMI-I), the global leader in water infrastructure education, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA) to deliver its flagship...
Why Did the Indiana State Legislature Authorize the Establishment of a Statewide Water Asset Management Center?
Fix the Data First: Why Asset Data Quality Is the Foundation of Better Asset Management
By Tacoma Zach, P.Eng. Many water and wastewater utilities look to strategic asset management plans to improve reliability, reduce risk, and make better investment decisions around their physical assets. These goals often lead to conversations about analytics, risk...
Boulders, Cobbles, and 20,000 Gallons Per Minute: A 1,400-Foot Tunnel Crisis
The $20,000 GPM Reality: Bridging the Gap Between Engineering Theory and Underground Grit By Wei Liao, BAMI-I Executive Director What do you do when your Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) hits nested boulders and cobbles just 20 feet into a 1,400-foot run—directly beneath...
BAMI-I and GroundBreakers Partner to Bring 28th Utility Investigation School to Indianapolis
Bridging the Gap: BAMI-I and Purdue University Host Landmark Industry Connection Event
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 testament to...
Congratulations to Bill Shook: NASSCO Lifetime Achievement Award
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 consistently engaged for...
BAMI-I 2026 Annual Board Meeting Report – Key Decisions, New Board Members & Committee Leadership
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...
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