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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: Prefabrication

Description/Definition: Factory-made components tested in a controlled setting (precast manholes, equipment pads, duct banks, etc.).

Impact: Reduced Installation Cost: Prefab components reduce installation time, work rigor, simplify on-site work, and reduce highly skilled trade requirement. Savings on thermal backfill or concrete curing requirements, conduit fusion/ solvent requirements, no formwork or steel reinforcement needed, etc.559,607

 

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Chris Kissel, CEO

Champion Fiberglass

Chris brings experience in the oil and gas and natural resources sectors, along with experience as a field engineer with ExxonMobil, and as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs. He received his MBA from the Harvard Business School and his engineering degree from McGill University.

  
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Matt Fredericks, Director of Business Development

Champion Fiberglass

Matt is a highly experienced executive in the electrical and utility contracts/end-user markets. He works closely with clients to bring innovative solutions to their construction challenges.

 
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Scott Patchan, VP of Sales

Champion Fiberglass

Scott built cross functional expertise from more than 25 years experience with construction, manufacturing and distribution firms. He also brings strong analytical skills to address the most challenging construction environments.

  
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