Building Critical Infrastructure Across Texas

John Burns Construction delivers proven underground utility and electrical infrastructure solutions across Texas’ fastest-growing markets. With decades of experience executing complex work in demanding environments, we partner with public agencies, utilities, and private developers to build infrastructure that supports long-term growth, reliability, and community impact.

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Core Markets

500+

Employees

$40+ Million

100% Owned Equipment Fleet

Why Choose John Burns?

Our comprehensive approach delivers results that exceed expectations
Proven Excellence
Successfully delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget
Expert Teams
Licensed professionals with specialized knowledge in underground utilities and electrical systems
Texas Expertise
Strategic presence across Texas with local market knowledge and relationships
Our Expertise

Our Markets and Core Capabilities

Five core specializations delivering proven infrastructure solutions across Texas.

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Site Utilities

John Burns Construction provides full-scope underground site utility construction, including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and associated structures. Our teams are experienced in large-diameter pipe installation, deep excavations, utility relocations, and coordination within congested rights-of-way. We support commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure development projects throughout Texas.

Key Capabilities:
Underground utility installation and coordination
Water, sewer, and drainage systems
Electrical service installations
Site preparation and grading
Storm water management solutions
Site restoration and final grading
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Site Utilities

John Burns Construction provides full-scope underground site utility construction, including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and associated structures. Our teams are experienced in large-diameter pipe installation, deep excavations, utility relocations, and coordination within congested rights-of-way. We support commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure development projects throughout Texas.

Underground Electrical

We construct complex underground electrical infrastructure supporting utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial power distribution systems. Our capabilities include concrete-encased duct banks, electrical vaults, manholes, conduit systems, utility crossings, and coordination with live utilities. Projects are executed with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and long-term performance.

Key Capabilities:
High-voltage underground power distribution
Substation construction and upgrades
Transmission and distribution lines
Electrical duct bank systems
Smart grid infrastructure integration
Load testing and commissioning services
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Underground Electrical

We construct complex underground electrical infrastructure supporting utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial power distribution systems. Our capabilities include concrete-encased duct banks, electrical vaults, manholes, conduit systems, utility crossings, and coordination with live utilities. Projects are executed with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and long-term performance.

Data Center Infrastructure

Data Center/mission-critical: Proven experience installing high-capacity electrical duct bank installation for mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale and colocation data centers.

Key Capabilities:
Redundant electrical pathway systems
High-capacity duct bank construction
Critical power distribution infrastructure
Backup generator connections
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) integration
Environmental monitoring conduit systems
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Data Center Infrastructure

Data Center/mission-critical: Proven experience installing high-capacity electrical duct bank installation for mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale and colocation data centers.

Gas Distribution

Our gas distribution work includes installation, replacement, and relocation of underground gas systems for public utilities and private developments. We perform work in compliance with strict regulatory and safety standards, delivering reliable infrastructure while minimizing disruption to surrounding communities. Service- Leaks line

Key Capabilities:
Natural gas pipeline installation
Gas main construction and repair
Meter set and regulator installations
Pressure testing and commissioning
Emergency gas line services
Regulatory compliance and safety programs
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Gas Distribution

Our gas distribution work includes installation, replacement, and relocation of underground gas systems for public utilities and private developments. We perform work in compliance with strict regulatory and safety standards, delivering reliable infrastructure while minimizing disruption to surrounding communities. Service- Leaks line

Telecommunications

John Burns Construction installs underground telecommunications infrastructure for carriers, municipalities, and private networks. Our scope includes fiber and conduit installation, handholes, vaults, directional boring, and system expansions within both greenfield and highly congested urban environments.

Key Capabilities:
Fiber optic network installation
Telecommunications duct banks
5G infrastructure deployment
Underground cable systems
Data and voice network infrastructure
Network testing and certification
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Telecommunications

John Burns Construction installs underground telecommunications infrastructure for carriers, municipalities, and private networks. Our scope includes fiber and conduit installation, handholes, vaults, directional boring, and system expansions within both greenfield and highly congested urban environments.

Our Expertise

Our Markets and Core Capabilities

John Burns delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions across five core specializations.
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Site Utilities

John Burns Construction provides full-scope underground site utility construction, including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and associated structures. Our teams are experienced in large-diameter pipe installation, deep excavations, utility relocations, and coordination within congested rights-of-way. We support commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure development projects throughout Texas.

Underground utility installation and coordination
Water, sewer, and drainage systems
Electrical service installations
Site preparation and grading
Featured

Underground Electrical

We construct complex underground electrical infrastructure supporting utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial power distribution systems. Our capabilities include concrete-encased duct banks, electrical vaults, manholes, conduit systems, utility crossings, and coordination with live utilities. Projects are executed with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and long-term performance.

High-voltage underground power distribution
Substation construction and upgrades
Transmission and distribution lines
Electrical duct bank systems
Data Center Infrastructure

Data Center/mission-critical: Proven experience installing high-capacity electrical duct bank installation for mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale and colocation data centers.

Redundant electrical pathway systems
High-capacity duct bank construction
Critical power distribution infrastructure
Backup generator connections
Telecommunications

John Burns Construction installs underground telecommunications infrastructure for carriers, municipalities, and private networks. Our scope includes fiber and conduit installation, handholes, vaults, directional boring, and system expansions within both greenfield and highly congested urban environments.

Fiber optic network installation
Telecommunications duct banks
5G infrastructure deployment
Underground cable systems

Our Approach to Every Project

A proven methodology refined over 120 years of infrastructure excellence
1. Planning
Detailed project assessment and strategic planning
2. Collaboration
Close coordination with all project stakeholders
3. Execution
Expert implementation with safety as priority
4. Quality
Rigorous testing and quality assurance
Fully Licensed
All required certifications and insurance
On-Time Delivery
Consistent project completion rates
Award Winning
Industry recognition for excellence
Safety First
Zero-incident safety record

Ready to Start Your Texas Project?

Contact us today to discuss how John Burns can support your infrastructure needs across Illinois.