The first few months of the year tend to set the tone for everything that follows, doesn’t it? In underground construction, 2026 got off to a strong start. Between the WWETT Show in and the NASTT No-Dig Show, the industry has already experienced two major infusions of ideas, connections and momentum.
Together, they create a kind of early-season energy that, if used well, can carry utility construction companies through the rest of the year.WWETT has always been a boots-on-the-ground show. It’s practical, hands-on and deeply connected to the realities of fieldwork, maintenance and operations. This year’s show reinforced just how much












