Our Service Areas
Surveying & Engineering
Accurate data and build-ready design from planning through closeout
Successful utility and telecom construction starts long before the first crew mobilizes, it begins with accurate information and a design that accounts for real-world conditions. CDL Utilities provides surveying and engineering support that helps clients move confidently from planning to permitting to construction with fewer surprises, fewer delays, and better outcomes in the field.
Our approach blends technical precision with practical constructability. We understand that great engineering isn’t just about meeting requirements on paper, it’s about developing a plan that can be built efficiently, safely, and within budget. Whether you’re planning a fiber expansion, new route development, or an infrastructure upgrade, we deliver coordinated designs and documentation that keep stakeholders aligned and work progressing.
- NRoute surveying and field data collection
- NUtility corridor and right-of-way evaluation
- NPole line and aerial route assessments
- NUnderground route planning and constructability review
- NFiber network design support (OSP/ISP planning assistance)
- NPermitting and municipal coordination support
- NAs-built documentation and redline updates
- NProject documentation and closeout support
- NStakeholder coordination to support build readiness
Underground Construction
Installed with precision and built for long-term system reliability
CDL Utilities delivers complete underground construction services built around safety, production efficiency, and long-term system reliability. Underground infrastructure is the backbone of modern communication networks, and we treat every installation with the precision and durability it demands.
Our teams are experienced in working in congested environments, active rights-of-way, and challenging soil conditions while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Whether the project requires complex trenchless installs, restoration-sensitive excavation, or fast production plowing, we have the equipment and capabilities to meet your schedule without sacrificing workmanship.
We take pride in delivering underground builds that protect critical assets, minimize disruption to surrounding areas, and ensure a clean final product. The result is infrastructure you can trust, installed correctly, documented thoroughly, and built to last.
- NDirectional drilling (HDD)
- NPneumatic missiling / boring
- NPlowing (fiber & conduit placement)
- NOpen trench excavation and backfill
- NHand trenching and potholing
- NDuct/conduit installation and replacement
- NVault, handhole, and pedestal installation
- NFiber pullback and cable placement support
- NRoad/driveway crossings and casing installs
- NGPR (Ground Penetrating Radar)
- NUtility locating and verification support
- NRestoration coordination (grass, gravel, pavement as applicable)
- NUnderground repair work and emergency response support
- NManhole entry, repair, or placement
Aerial Construction
Detail-driven aerial construction executed safely and consistently
Aerial construction requires more than crew capability, it demands constant coordination, safety leadership, and attention to workmanship in highly visible public environments. CDL Utilities provides efficient, compliant aerial construction services designed to support network expansion, rebuilds, and upgrades while keeping projects on schedule and communities connected.
Our aerial teams are experienced working around energized utilities, traffic corridors, and existing legacy infrastructure. We focus on clean cable placement, proper tensioning, consistent hardware installation, and professional communication from start to finish. Whether you’re building new strand, placing fiber, or performing make-ready work, we bring a detail-driven approach that supports long-term reliability and easier maintenance.
We understand that aerial builds are often tied closely to other workstreams and deadlines. That’s why our clients count on us for responsiveness, transparency, and steady production, even in challenging conditions.
- NStrand and fiber placement
- NOverlash and new lash installs
- NPole transfers and re-arrangement support
- NMake-ready construction support
- NDown-guy and anchor installation
- NMid-span and pole-mounted hardware installation
- NAerial troubleshooting and repair support
- NEmergency restoration and storm response support
- NClearance corrections and compliance support
- NCoordination for traffic control and public safety requirements
Internal Construction
Clean, organized internal builds designed for visibility and scalability
When infrastructure moves inside a building, expectations rise. Internal construction requires clean workmanship, accurate labeling, organized pathways, and close coordination with other trades and stakeholders. CDL Utilities provides internal construction services that ensure your network distribution is installed with professionalism, precision, and scalability in mind.
Whether supporting a telecom hub or data center, commercial space, campus environment, or multi-tenant facility, our crews are prepared to execute ISP work that meets specifications while maintaining a clean, structured build quality. We understand that internal environments are often customer-facing and require a higher standard of detail, because the finished product isn’t buried or 30 feet overhead. It’s visible, inspectable, and expected to be right.
From pathway setup to equipment integration support, we help ensure the internal side of the network is safe, organized, and ready for turn-up.
- NPathway and rack build support
- NInterior conduit and cable pathway installation
- NEquipment room build-out support
- NFiber distribution and cable routing
- NLabeling, organization, and cable management
- NWall and ceiling pathway coordination
- NTermination and panel support
- NCoordination with building management and site stakeholders
- NRetrofit and upgrade support for existing facilities
Fiber Splicing & Testing
Verified connections with clear documentation and
dependable performance
Networks are only as strong as their connections. CDL Utilities provides fiber splicing and testing services that ensure your system performs reliably from day one, and stays dependable long after the project is complete.
Our technicians focus on precision fusion splicing, organized enclosure builds, and accurate testing that confirms the quality of every segment. Whether you need splicing for new construction, restoration work, cutovers, or relocations, we deliver clean workmanship with thorough documentation that supports acceptance and activation.
We understand the pressure associated with turn-ups, closeouts, and deadlines. That’s why our splicing and testing process is built around consistency, verification, and clear reporting, so clients can move from construction completion to network performance with confidence.
- NForced fiber relocates/cutovers
- NHub/data center relocates/cutovers
- NPassive Optical Network (PON) testing
- NSmall Cell upgrades and testing (PIM & Sweep)
- NFusion splicing (single-mode & multi-mode)
- NFiber enclosure prep and organization
- NSlack storage and splice tray management
- NMid-sheath entry and express routing
- NFiber restoration and emergency splice support
- NOTDR testing and trace documentation
- NPower meter / light source testing
- NEnd-to-end link verification support
- NSplice documentation and closeout packages
- NTroubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair recommendations