Underground Utilities and Duct Banks
Critical Systems, Seamlessly Executed
Baker Construction delivers complete underground utility and duct bank solutions tailored to the demands of industrial construction. By engaging early with project partners and self-performing schedule-sensitive scopes, we help clients reduce trade overlap, avoid rework, and keep site operations moving. Our integrated approach turns potentially high-risk operations into a coordinated, well-planned part of the project lifecycle.
Complete Infrastructure Below the Surface
Our underground systems support the infrastructure behind some of the most complex industrial environments — from power generation and manufacturing to high-tech data centers. We self-perform the installation of utility lines and duct banks with the accuracy needed to meet demanding tolerances and timelines. Through constructability planning, BIM coordination, and prefabricated conduit assemblies, we streamline delivery and improve productivity where it counts most.
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND DUCT BANK SOLUTIONS INCLUDE:
Electrical & Communication Duct Banks
Process Piping
Coordination with Precedent and Successor Structural + Civil Scopes
Stormwater Drainage
Water & Wastewater Systems
Repairs & Rehabilitation
Fewer Trades. Greater Accountability.
Duct bank and utility work often span multiple scopes — excavation, conduit installation, encasement, and more. When split across contractors, this complexity can lead to misalignment, delays, and costly rework. Baker self-performs the full sequence, reducing the number of trades required and helping clients streamline communication and sequencing. The result: tighter coordination, clearer accountability, and fewer surprises in the field.
Standards That Hold Up Under Pressure
Underground utilities and duct banks are mission-critical systems — and quality missteps can ripple through a project. We follow a proven quality program built on decades of field experience and exacting standards. Our teams use early layout reviews, BIM integration, and prefabrication where possible to eliminate common pitfalls like misaligned bends, conduit separation, or elevation errors. The result: installations that meet spec, avoid rework, and perform as intended when it matters most.
SAFETY WITHOUT SHORTCUTS
Working underground brings unique risks — from trenching and confined space hazards to existing utility conflicts. Our crews operate according to Baker Construction’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture and rigorous safety standards. We build safety into every phase of the work, from site-specific manuals to daily work planning and task hazard analyses. It’s not just about compliance — it’s about protecting people, partners, and progress without compromise.
Ready to Mobilize Anywhere
With 8,500+ craftworkers and a national fleet of equipment, Baker Construction is ready to staff and supply underground utility and duct bank scopes at any scale. Our crews are trained to operate in remote, off-the-grid, and extreme jobsite conditions — mobilizing quickly, executing with consistency, and adapting as the project evolves. Field-tested work packages and real-time planning help keep crews productive and progress on track from day one.