Bortech provides self-performed excavation, conduit installation, manhole work, fiber placement and testing, and full concrete restoration—helping EPCs and prime contractors reduce risk, streamline schedules, and deliver utility projects efficiently.

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Bortech Underground Utility & Drilling is a self-performing underground utility contractor supporting EPCs (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and prime contractors on complex infrastructure projects. We deliver turnkey outside-plant (OSP) and underground utility scopes with a focus on constructability, schedule reliability, and clean handoff to follow-on trades.

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Our teams are experienced working under prime contractors on active job sites, coordinating with inspectors, municipalities, and multiple utility owners to keep projects moving and compliant.

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Self-Performed Utility Scopes

Excavation & Trenching

• Utility excavation, trenching, backfill, and compaction

• Work in congested corridors and shared rights-of-way

• Safe excavation around live utilities

Conduit Installation & Rehabilitation

• New conduit installation (including shallow trench applications)

• Conduit repair, replacement, and rehabilitation

• Rodding and roping to verify conduit readiness for cable placement

Manhole & Underground Structure Work

• Manhole installation, replacement, and structural repair

• Frame and cover setting and grade adjustments

• Interior manhole work and infrastructure support

Underground Fiber Placement & Testing

• Fiber optic cable placement and pulling

• Coordination of handholes, manholes, and conduit systems

• OTDR testing, documentation, and acceptance support

Pole Base, Concrete & Surface Restoration

• Pole base cement placement and stabilization

• Curb, sidewalk, and concrete restoration

• Final surface restoration to municipal and project standards

Maintenance & Emergency Utility Support

• Utility repairs during construction and cutovers

• Rapid response to damaged or unforeseen conditions

• Support during commissioning and close-out phases

Why EPCs & Primes Work with Bortech

• Broad Scope Coverage – Reduces the need for multiple subs

• Self-Performing Crews – Better schedule control and accountability

• Utility-Experienced Teams – Comfortable working around live systems

• Inspector-Ready Execution – Clean documentation and daily reporting

• Field-Driven Problem Solving – Fast decisions when conditions change

Project Types Supported

• Fiber & communications infrastructure projects

• Utility relocations and upgrades

• Energy, solar, and power distribution projects

• Municipal and roadway utility improvements