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Smartphone-Based RTK Mapping for GIS-Compliant Utility Documentation
Documenting underground assets Undocumented or poorly documented underground utilities remain a hurdle for safe construction and long-term asset management. Traditional reliance on incomplete as-built records often leads to utility strikes and operational...
Beyond Traditional NDT: CPM Pipelines and Acquarius™ Deliver Deep Insight into Marshfield’s 20-Inch 2 Mile Ductile Iron Forcemain
By CPM Pipelines team The City of Marshfield, Wisconsin has actively maintained the local environment for over 140 years. Located in central Wisconsin, Marshfield has provided wastewater collection and treatment services since 1880 and currently serves a population...
New Pipeline Technologies – Accelerating Commercialization By Michael Peters & Wes Cate Of Braindrip
Key Facts From This Presentation BrainDrip is the parent company of IQ4H2, focused on the safe and effective transmission of various fuels. IQ4H2 is the technology acceleration and commercialization arm of BrainDrip, responsible for asset management and regulatory...
EPA Survey Highlights Urgent Wastewater Infrastructure Needs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a report to Congress detailing the critical investments needed in clean water infrastructure over the next 20 years. The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey outlines necessary upgrades for wastewater and stormwater...
Purdue University Students Shine at 2024 Underground Infrastructure Conference
Date: March 19-21, 2024 Location: Oklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK The Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) is an annual major event in the field of underground construction, attracting industry experts, researchers, and practitioners from...
In Memory of a Dedicated Colleague, Dr. Kibum Kim
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the sudden passing of our esteemed colleague, Dr. Kibum Kim, who tragically left us just a week ago in his apartment. Dr. Kibum Kim joined the Purdue Underground Infrastructure Team (UIT) at the end of 2022, and later transitioned...
22nd BAMI-I&UESI Utility Investigation Scholl Held at Texas DOT: A Leap Forward for Utility Education
Last week, the 22nd UIS School was launched in a spectacular setting at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), which generously offered its facilities to BAMI-I at no cost, underscoring a significant commitment to promoting the growth of utility...
Trillions of Gallons Lost Annually Through America’s Aging Water Infrastructure
In an alarming revelation, it has been reported that the United States' aging drinking water systems are leaking trillions of gallons of water every year. This significant water loss is exacerbating the challenges faced by already shrinking cities, highlighting a...