Underground Construction and Cold Storage Edition2026

Building Below Ground and Preserving What Matters

Construction is not always about what we see taking shape above ground. Some of the most important work happens beneath our feet, where utility lines, pipelines, and other essential networks keep communities running. In another part of the industry, cold storage facilities protect goods that depend on carefully controlled temperatures. Both areas of construction demand a clear understanding of the conditions a structure must withstand and the purpose it must serve long after the project is complete.

Underground construction comes with its own set of challenges, from difficult ground conditions to the need for precise planning around existing infrastructure. Cold storage construction requires a different kind of attention, where insulation, temperature control, energy use, and building design all influence how well a facility performs. The details may differ, but the responsibility is much the same: build something that works reliably when it matters most.

At Construction Business Outlook, we recognize the people and companies taking on these demanding projects. Their work calls for practical thinking, technical knowledge, and the ability to solve problems that do not always have straightforward answers. It also reminds us that good construction is measured not just by completion, but by how well a facility or system serves its purpose over time.

In this edition, we turn our focus to underground construction and cold storage construction, looking at the approaches and expertise shaping both fields. We are also proud to present the Cold Storage Construction Company of the Year 2026 Award, recognizing a company for its contribution to this specialized sector.

We hope this edition offers readers a closer look at the work, decisions, and people behind these essential projects.

Bacchus Caves
Bacchus Caves
Management:

David Provost

Designation:

PE & Founder

HeadQuaters:

Comfort, TX

Website:

bacchuscaves.com

Founded in 1997, Bacchus Caves specializes in excavating and designing customized underground spaces for private and commercial clients across the United States. Led by founder David Provost, the company combines mining expertise, innovative excavation methods, and skilled craftsmanship to create distinctive spaces, including wine cellars, spas, art galleries, dining chambers, music studios, and t...


Circle H Contractors
Circle H Contractors
Management:

Brad Owens & Blake Norwood

Designation:

Owners

HeadQuaters:

Midlothian, TX

Website:

circlehcontractors.com

Circle H Contractors is a construction company providing professional contracting services for residential and commercial projects. The company focuses on delivering quality workmanship, reliable project management, and practical construction solutions tailored to client requirements. With an emphasis on professionalism and customer satisfaction, Circle H Contractors supports projects from plannin...


Dycom Industries
Management:

Daniel S. Peyovich

Designation:

CEO

HeadQuaters:

West Palm Beach, FL

Website:

dycomind.com

Dycom Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of specialty contracting services for the telecommunications infrastructure and utility industries across the United States. With more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers program management, engineering and design, aerial, underground and wireless construction, maintenance, fulfillment, facility locating, and electric and gas utility services.


Elite Utility Solutions
Elite Utility Solutions
Management:

Randy Smith

Designation:

General Manager

HeadQuaters:

Gainesville, GA

Website:

eliteutilitysolutions.com

Elite Utility Solutions is a specialized construction company based in Gainesville, Georgia, providing turnkey underground utility and infrastructure services. Its capabilities include horizontal directional drilling, hydro-excavation, traffic control, material placement, project design and management, water, sewer and gas infrastructure, jetting and CCTV, and turnkey power solutions. The company...


K2 Construction
K2 Construction
Management:

Tom Rogge & Travis Sondgeroth

Designation:

Managing Partners

HeadQuaters:

Lincoln, NE

Website:

k2construction.biz

K2 Construction is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based underground construction contractor specializing in utility installation, trenchless construction, directional boring, hydro-excavation, concrete paving, bridge construction and repair, wireless telecommunications, geothermal systems, and snow removal. The company emphasizes safety, efficiency, quality workmanship, and completing projects on time and wi...


MasTec
MasTec
Management:

José R. Mas

Designation:

CEO

HeadQuaters:

Coral Gables, FL

Website:

mastec.com

MasTec is a leading infrastructure construction and engineering company with expertise across clean energy, power generation and delivery, communications, data centers, pipelines, water and wastewater, civil infrastructure, and EV infrastructure. With 80 years of experience and nearly 22,000 professionals, the company delivers complex infrastructure solutions across the United States.


Northeast Remsco Construction
Northeast Remsco Construction
Management:

Rolando E. Acosta

Designation:

President & CEO

HeadQuaters:

Wall Township, NJ

Website:

northeastremsco.com

Northeast Remsco Construction is a heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utility construction, trenchless and microtunneling, transportation infrastructure, and water and wastewater treatment projects. Founded in 1978, the company serves public and private clients across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, using advanced construction methods and engineering expertise to deliver complex in...


Quanta Services
Quanta Services
Management:

Earl C. Duke Austin

Designation:

President & CEO

HeadQuaters:

Houston, TX

Website:

quantaservices.com

Quanta Services is a leading specialty contractor providing integrated infrastructure solutions across electric power, renewable energy, underground utilities, communications, pipelines, and industrial markets. The company offers engineering, design, construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and infrastructure upgrades, supporting critical systems that keep communities powered, connected, a...


UniTek Global Services
Management:

Derek Hutchins

Designation:

CEO

HeadQuaters:

Jackson, MS

Website:

unitekglobalservices.com

UniTek’s Communications & Broadband Services Business is a North American infrastructure services company specializing in telecommunications, fiber deployment, broadband, and wireless infrastructure. The company provides end-to-end solutions, including engineering, permitting, aerial and underground construction, splicing, testing, maintenance, and restoration. With experienced teams, coast-to-coa...