25th UESI / BAMI-I Course to Provide Utility Investigation Training

Utility-related challenges continue to pose significant obstacles for infrastructure projects. With federal infrastructure investments driving a surge in excavation-related activities, professionals must understand the best practices, industry standards, and advanced tools necessary to prevent increases in costly utility conflicts, project delays, and safety hazards.

The BAMI-I Utility Investigation School (UIS) was established in 2016 by Dr. Tom Iseley, PE, Dist.M.ASCE, PWAM, and Jim Anspach, PG(r), Dist.M.ASCE, to address a critical Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) industry need: ensuring professionals are well-equipped to conduct accurate and efficient utility investigations. The BAMI-I Utility Investigation School aligns with national standards, including ASCE 38-22 and ASCE 75-22, and has successfully trained over 500 industry professionals in utility risk management, geophysical techniques, subsurface utility data collection, and SUE standards and best practices.

Utility Investigation School’s 25th Session - Last Chance to have Jim Anspach as an Instructor

The 25th UIS session will take place from January 27-31, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ. This session is particularly noteworthy as it will be the last chance to learn directly from SUE industry pioneer Jim Anspach before he “passes the torch” for future sessions. Joining him as guest lecturers are Robert Ramsey, PE, LEED AP, Vice President – Western US at T2 Utility Engineers (T2ue), and Dr. Samuel T. Ariaratnam, Ph.D., PE, P.Eng., BC.PLW, F.CAE, NAC, Dist.M.ASCE, Professor and Sunstate Chair of Construction Management & Engineering at Arizona State University.

Course Options at the Utility Investigation School (UIS)

Participants can choose between two course options at BAMI-I's Utility Investigation School:

Two-Day School:

  • Provides a concise yet essential overview of how existing utilities impact project development and proactive strategies to mitigate these challenges rather than reacting to them.
  • Covers key topics, including ASCE 38 and ASCE 75 engineering standards, FHWA research on utility issues in federally funded projects, utility coordination, and utility investigation scopes of work and deliverables.
  • Ideal for prime engineers and project owners involved in infrastructure projects.

Five-Day School:

  • Expands on the two-day curriculum, diving deeper into geophysical techniques, utility investigation tools, and hands-on equipment use.
  • Includes education relevant to the upcoming Board-Certified Project Utility Engineer (BC.PUE) credential, being developed by ASCE, helping attendees prepare for the future certification exam.
  • Designed for utility engineers, utility coordinators, and subsurface utility engineers managing utility challenges, as well as geophysical technicians, CAD personnel, and quality assurance professionals.

T2 Utility Engineers’ Commitment to Subsurface Utility Engineering and BAMI-I

T2 Utility Engineers is committed to advancing the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) industry and has been a longtime supporter of BAMI-I and the Utility Investigation School. We are proud of the contributions that our professionals have made as instructors over the years, along with providing equipment and our field professionals for the hands-on training. T2ue is pleased to provide support for the professional development and training of people interested in the field of for Subsurface Utility Engineering.

For more information or to register for this session or future sessions, visit BAMI-I’s official website.

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