Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative - Specialty Installation (Shallow Trench, Direct Bury Cable).

Ask an Expert

The age of “Strategic” undergrounding, as a source of the lowest life-cycle cost and achievement of resiliency and reliability targets, is here!

"Ask an Expert" is based on a UG innovation & transformation tools chart in PDi2's The Age of Undergrounding study. To Ask an Expert, choose the area of interest from the lists below and select from the available topics. Then choose who you'd like to contact and "Ask the Expert."

Undergrounding Innovation: Construction Techniques

Innovation: Specialty Installation (Shallow Trench, Direct Bury Cable).

Description/Definition: Design/permit modifications for shallow/narrow trench; Direct bury due to high performance materials.

Impact: Reduced Installation Cost: Achieved by reducing civil work, labor cost (pulling), and material cost (conduit).

John Fluharty, Project Executive

Troy Construction

John is a third generation utility construction executive, focused on underground construction for 40+ years. Past chairman of PCCA, current vice chair of CGA and current president of PDI².

Bob Hobson, Associate Technical Consultant

Burns & McDonnell

Bob is a high voltage and medium voltage power systems specialist who excels working with customers, consultant and suppliers on complex electrical power projects to generate cost effective solutions.

Thomas Jones, Senior VP

Primoris Service Corp.

Tom brings over thirty years of experience in the utility industry, including gas operations, communications, and power delivery. His expertise is in the applying innovative construction management and installation techniques to support system growth and development.