17 CONTENTS January 2023 / Vol. 78 No. 1 FEATURES 13 Utility & Communications 2023 Construction Outlook, Update The story of 2023 belongs to two actors - the Federal Reserve and infl ation. 17 Digging Deep for Resilience City on the upswing builds for the future 20 NA Pipeline Construction Outlook Seldom has a new year arrived with the degree of supply and demand uncertainty facing global energy markets at the start of 2023. 23 Pipeline Club of Tulsa Celebrates 75th Anniversary, History of Service The Pipe Liners Club of Tulsa (PLCT) recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. Tulsa's Mayor G. T. Bynum marked the occasion with a proclamation acknowledging PLCT's many contributions to the city's economy and culture. DEPARTMENTS 25 Mental Health Issues, Suicides Reaching Crisis/Epidemic Levels When I began my career in construction over 30 years ago, mental health and suicide were not on anyone's list of concerns in our industry. Now, as a safety director, I strive each day to protect our workers from this hidden threat that has risen to become a crisis in our industry. 27 UCTA Newsletter REHAB TECHNOLOGY 28 NASSCO Standard Bearer: Pete Kurz This series of articles recognizes those who have not only been critical to the success of NASSCO, but the industry as well. 30 Rehab News 2023 CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK Utility, Communications Update Digging Deep for Resilience Mental Health Issues, Suicides Reach Crisis NA Pipeline Outlook 4 Exclusives from UndergroundInfrastructure.com 6 Editor's Log 8 Newsline 11 Washington Watch 31 Business 32 Business People 33 New Products 34 Business Cards 35 Calendar of Events / Ad Index / Sales Offi ces UndergroundInfrastructure.com / January 2023 ON THE COVER A worker cuts the pulling cable from a pipe bursting head. UndergroundInfrastructure.com | JANUARY 2023 3http://www.UndergroundInfrastructure.com http://www.UndergroundInfrastructure.com