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Pipe-industry developments, project highlights and technical guidance for the work ahead.
Industry news curated by PC Pipe LLC. Summaries link to the original publishers; featured projects are not PC Pipe LLC projects.
Water infrastructure
· Informed Infrastructure
A southwestern US data center installed approximately 71,900 feet of HDPE pipe in diameters from 8 to 42 inches. The reported project highlights heat-fused joints, corrosion resistance and reliable water delivery for demanding cooling operations.
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Technical guidance
· Informed Infrastructure
The Plastics Pipe Institute published guidance on the projected design life of plastic piping in ground heat exchangers. The document discusses approved materials, including HDPE, and the performance considerations behind geothermal piping selection.
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Industry projects
· Informed Infrastructure
PPI announced a record number of project submissions and expanded its annual awards with additional categories and an innovation award. The recognized work spans municipal, industrial, drainage, energy, and power and communications applications.
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Marine installations
· Informed Infrastructure
The marine-installations chapter of PPI’s Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe has been revised. Expanded guidance covers shoreline crossings, installation behavior, ballast design and bend limits for saltwater and freshwater projects.
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Water infrastructure
· Underground Infrastructure
Omaha’s Metropolitan Utilities District is using HDPE pipe, horizontal directional drilling and pipe bursting to replace aging cast-iron water mains. The report describes a risk-based replacement program focused on reducing breaks and improving drinking-water reliability.
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Power & communications
· Underground Infrastructure
Team Fishel’s Maryland data-hub project involved 14 miles of fiber installation through challenging granite and restricted rights-of-way. The story highlights the planning, equipment and scheduling needed to connect data-center infrastructure under a demanding construction timeline.
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Technical guidance
· Plastics Pipe Institute / Municipal Advisory Board
The Municipal Advisory Board approved the fourth edition of MAB-3 in June 2026. The model specification addresses PE4710 buried potable-water pipes and fittings, giving engineers and utilities a reference to adapt to local design, construction and installation requirements.
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Water infrastructure
· Informed Infrastructure
The Municipal Advisory Board’s MAB-10 guide examines HDPE water mains crossing seismic faults. It provides calculations and design considerations for wall thickness and pipeline response, complementing earlier guidance on lateral ground movement.
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