Underground Utility Construction

Our teams are professionals at installing fiber-optic cables below ground level to create a reliable, secure, and long-lasting network.

Here’s a clear breakdown of what it involves:

1. Planning & Design

Site surveys: Engineers map out existing underground utilities (gas, water, electricity, sewer) to avoid conflicts.
Permitting: The company secures permits from local municipalities and transportation departments.
Route design: Paths are planned to minimize disruption, future-proof the network, and optimize cost.

2. Construction Methods

Trenching: Digging narrow trenches (often 6–12 inches wide) where conduits or ducts are placed before being backfilled.
Directional boring (HDD – Horizontal Directional Drilling): A trenchless method used to run fiber under roads, rivers, or developed areas with minimal surface disruption.
Microtrenching: Cutting small, shallow slots (1–2 inches wide) in pavement to lay conduit. Quicker and less disruptive than full trenching.
Conduit & Handholes: Plastic conduits (protective tubes) are installed to house the fiber. Handholes (access vaults) are placed at intervals for splicing and maintenance.

3. Fiber Placement

Cable pulling or blowing: Fiber cables are pulled manually or blown with compressed air through the conduits.
Splicing & termination: Fiber strands are fused together (splicing) at junctions, then connected to distribution points.

4. Restoration

Pavement, landscaping, and surfaces are restored to their original condition.
Safety and compliance checks ensure everything meets regulatory and quality standards.

5. Advantages of Underground Construction

Protection: Cables are shielded from weather, accidents, and vandalism.
Longevity: Underground fiber networks can last decades with minimal maintenance.
Aesthetics: No overhead wires or poles cluttering streetscapes.
Capacity: Conduits can hold extra ducts, making future upgrades easier.