R.D. Fedrick
Co-Chair
Sundt Construction, Inc.
Utility Infrastructure
Utility Infrastructure
Utility Infrastructure
The Utility Infrastructure Committee provides management and market services to contractors engaged in utility construction, including water and wastewater facilities and pipelines, energy generation and transmission, and telecommunications infrastructure. The committee also serves contractors engaged in other underground utility work as well as specialty work such as excavation, tunneling, boring and site preparation. The committee serves as liaison to, and monitor for, other water, wastewater, and utility owner and user groups in the public and private sectors.
Committee Leadership
Committee Leadership
Zach Barnes
Co-Chair
CS Construction
Todd Wynn
AZAGC Staff Lead
Meeting Info
Meeting Info
Bi-monthly at 10:30 AM | AZAGC Office
2026 Dates
- February 11
- April 8
- June 10
- August 12
- October 14
- December 9
Resources
There are no committee related resources at this time.
News & Media
Arizona's Roads Are Running on Empty: How Will We Pay for the Infrastructure of Tomorrow?
Arizona hasn't increased its gas tax in more than 35 years. Since then, inflation and more fuel-efficient vehicles have combined to erode roughly two-thirds of its purchasing power per mile driven.
READ MORERevitalization District Reform: SB 1189 Signed into Law
READ MOREArizona SB 1137 Signed Into Law: AGC Members Deliver the Most Significant 811 Reform in Two Decades
On June 19th, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1137, the most significant modernization of Arizona's 811 "Call Before You Dig" law in more than two decades.
READ MOREPima County Voters Approve Props 418 and 419, Backing Major Transportation Investment
Pima County voters support road construction and regional transportation funding Pima County voters approved Propositions 418 and 419 in the March 10 special election, supporting a new long-term tr...
READ MORECoronado Generating Station Repower Project: Why It Matters to Arizona Contractors
Arizona’s economy is growing rapidly driven by advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population growth. To meet this demand, Salt River Project (SRP) must expand and modernize its energy infras...
READ MOREAnnouncing: 2026 Executive Committee & Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce our 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors following elections at our Annual Meeting on January 23, 2026. 2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman Matt Carpenter, Haydo...
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Policy Priorities
OPPOSE: Arizona Proposition 141 – Protecting Arizona's Transportation Funding Future
READ MORESUPPORT: SRP Coronado Generating Station Repower Project
AZAGC supports the Coronado Generating Station Repower Project and SRP’s request to amend its Certificate of Environmental Compatibility to convert CGS from coal to natural gas. Arizona’s economic growth requires reliable, affordable electricity.
READ MOREOPPOSE: City of Phoenix Amendments to Worker Heat Safety Ordinance
AZAGC supports practical and enforceable workplace heat safety protections that safeguard construction workers in Arizona’s extreme summer conditions. Our members are committed to implementing proven strategies to prevent heat-related illness, including access to water, shade, rest […]
READ MORESUPPORT: Arizona Senate Bill 1137: 811 System Modernization
The Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors supports Arizona Senate Bill 1137 because it modernizes the state’s 811 Call Before You Dig system to better reflect current construction practices, improve worker safety, and enhance project efficiency.
READ MORESUPPORT: Arizona House Bill 2496
AZAGC supports Arizona House Bill 2496 and urges lawmakers to advance this important reform Revitalization districts are an important economic development tool for Arizona communities, but they must operate with appropriate safeguards. HB 2496 strikes […]
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