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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...
From Motel Rooms to Main Lines: The KP Panchal Story
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 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...
Considerations for Designing the Outer Diameter of FFRP Liners in Pipe Rehabilitation
By Aaron Homing Ni 1. Introduction In the field of pipe rehabilitation, Flexible Fabric Reinforced Pipe (FFRP) liners have emerged as a popular solution for restoring the structural integrity and hydraulic performance of aging pipelines. However, determining the...
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...
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...
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