WEBINAR

Cable Pulling 101 in the Age of Strategic Undergrounding, Complex Urban Undergrounding, and AI

Explore how strategic undergrounding meets today’s power demands. Learn cable-pulling fundamentals for AI-era infrastructure—from tight corridors to advanced conduit materials—in this expert-led webinar. Register now!

December 04, 2025

7:00 PM UTC

1 hour

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Duration: 60 Minutes

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As utilities face increasing demand from data centers and AI-driven power loads, strategic undergrounding is becoming essential for resilient and reliable electric infrastructure. In this webinar, Mike Beehler of PDi² and Matt Fredericks of Champion Fiberglass® will revisit the fundamentals of cable pulling in the context of modern challenges: tight urban corridors, complex duct systems, and evolving material technologies.

Attendees will learn how design choices, conduit materials, and installation practices impact performance, safety, and cost efficiency in large-scale underground projects. The session will connect core cable-pulling principles with the realities of today’s infrastructure needs, where electrification, urbanization, and the AI revolution are shaping the next generation of underground power delivery.

Speakers:

Mike Beehler

National Spokesperson

Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative

Mike Beehler P.E. is the national spokesperson for the Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative and the chief opportunity officer for Mike Beehler & Associates LLC. He started his career designing and building transmission lines and substations for Tucson Electric Power and the Hawaiian Electric Co. and then spent more than 20 years designing T&D infrastructure and consulting on emerging trends at Burns & McDonnell. He has written, presented, and consulted on reliability-centered maintenance, critical infrastructure protection, and program management. In addition, he is a well-known industry writer and speaker on the early definition of the smart grid, 3-D and building information modeling applications in T&D, and development plans for smart cities. Most recently, he is sought for his strategic leadership and vision on the application of emerging technologies in changing business models to include the integration of distributed energy resources, augmented/virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. He authored the book, The Science of the Sale. Beehler is a registered professional engineer in Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Georgia, and Alabama. He also is a Fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers and a member of IEEE and CIGRE.

Matt Fredericks

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Champion Fiberglass®

Matt Fredericks is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Champion Fiberglass®, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass conduit and strut systems for the electrical and utility industries. With years of experience supporting utilities, engineers, and contractors, Matt has been instrumental in advancing the use of innovative conduit materials in complex undergrounding and grid modernization projects. His expertise spans strategic undergrounding, data center power delivery, and large-scale infrastructure design; helping teams achieve reliable, efficient, and sustainable cable installation solutions. Matt’s leadership combines technical understanding with a deep focus on collaboration and education, making him a trusted voice in the evolving world of underground power systems.