Undergrounding Innovation: Construction Techniques
Innovation: Longer Bore Run & Longer Cable Pull Back.
Description/Definition: Traditional 300 ft bore runs increased to 800, and potentially 1,500+ feet, due to equipment capability, pull tonnage, design criteria, conduit lubricants, and tension calibration.
Impact: Reduced Installation Cost: Achieved by reducing the number of access pits and conduit fusion/solvent or cable splicing requirements.
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.
Nathan Scott, Project Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Nathan oversees multiple design teams executing underground transmission, submarine, and distribution design. He provides technical leadership, oversight, training, and both career and skill set development to these teams as they execute their project work.