Ucmc

What Ucmc does

UCMC, LLC (Utility Construction Management Company) is a privately held, founder-operated trenchless technology firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company operates two interlocking businesses under one roof: it is the exclusive distributor of TTS Northwest's Chain Drive pipe bursting equipment, and it provides sewer and underground contracting services using that same equipment. UCMC was founded and continues to be led by Jerry Currey, who entered the sewer service business in 1975, completed his first pipe bursting contract in 1992, and built the Chain Drive system that the firm now sells and rents to others.

UCMC's core technical offering is the TTS Chain Drive system, which was the first pipe bursting technology to use continuous anchor chain (replacing threaded rod mechanics). The product line spans hydraulic pullers in five tonnage classes (25, 80, 100, 200, and 300 tons), custom-built power packs on Caterpillar or Cummins diesel engines, winch systems, anchor chain supplied in 90-foot lengths, and pipe bursting heads sized from 4 to 24 inches. Notable technical claims include chain installation at up to 600 ft/hour, pullback at up to 300 ft/hour, the ability to negotiate 450 degrees of bends, and a 1997 world record of 1,550 feet for the longest single pipe bursting pull. Equipment is offered in three commercial tiers: new packages, certified/reconditioned units, and rentals on a per-foot basis with rent-to-purchase credits.

The firm's revenue model is a mix of one-time equipment sales (new and certified), usage-based rentals, and professional services (prime/subcontracting on pipe bursting, lateral replacement, pipe fusing via McElroy equipment, sliplining, and culvert replacement), supplemented by founder-led consulting. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting Pacific Northwest municipalities (Seattle, Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Springfield, Toppenish, and others), sewer contractors, state and federal agencies (Oregon State Parks, National Park Service, tribal governments), and a smaller set of industrial clients (Georgia-Pacific). Customers are acquired primarily through industry press (Underground Construction, Trenchless Technology), the company website, and reference-based selling from completed project testimonials. The firm carries WA Contractor # UTILICM96OKQ and OR Contractor # 160752.

Name

Ucmc

Legal name

Utility Construction Management Company, LLC.

Website

https://pipeburstingnw.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UCMC is a Bellevue, Washington-based trenchless technology firm that distributes TTS Northwest's Chain Drive pipe bursting equipment and provides sewer contracting services to municipalities, government agencies, and contractors across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trenchless Pipe Bursting Equipment and Sewer Contracting

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipeline Rehabilitation & Renewal for NRW (Lining, Pipe Bursting, Targeted Replacement) (EUANAKAG), Trenchless Sewer Replacement (Pipe Bursting) (HSAOABAI)

Keywords

• Trenchless pipe bursting
• Sewer rehabilitation equipment
• Underground utility contracting
• Lateral replacement systems
• Hydraulic pipe bursting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (New): Sale of new TTS Chain Drive pipe bursting equipment including pulling units, power packs, winch systems, anchor chain, pipe bursting heads, and support supplies. Packages are customized per customer with delivery and training included.
2. Equipment Sales (Certified): Sale of reconditioned equipment with new cylinder seals, new chains, and new support supplies. Provides a lower-cost alternative to new equipment.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of TTS equipment on a per-foot basis plus delivery. Includes two-man crew, bidding consultation. Part of rental price can be credited toward purchase of new or certified equipment.
4. Contracting Services: UCMC acts as a sewer contractor on projects, providing pipe bursting, lateral replacement, pipe fusing/welding, sliplining, and culvert replacement services. Works as prime contractor or sub-contractor.
5. Consulting Services: Jerry Currey offers consulting for bidding, equipment purchase or rental, project management, and problem assistance based on over 42 years of contracting experience.
6. Pipe Fusing & Welding Services: McElroy pipe fusing equipment operation for pipe sizes 4-36 inches. Staff is factory trained with pricing based on per-foot basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

UCMC is the exclusive distributor of TTS Northwest pipe bursting equipment and also operates as a sewer contractor performing trenchless pipe replacement. The company sells, rents, and operates the TTS Chain Drive pipe bursting system, which uses hydraulic pullers with anchor chain to replace sewer, water, and culvert pipes without open-trench excavation. Service offerings cover pipe bursting, lateral replacement, pipe fusing/welding, sliplining, and culvert replacement, supported by founder-led consulting.

Product overview

UCMC (Utility Construction Management Company) LLC is a distributor of TTS Northwest pipe bursting equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions. The core product line is the TTS Chain Drive system, which was the first pipe bursting technology to use anchor chain. The product family includes hydraulic pullers (25, 80, 100, 200, and 300 ton capacities), custom-built power packs (diesel and gas-powered), winch systems, and a complete range of accessories including anchor chain and pipe bursting heads sized 4-24 inches. Equipment is available in three purchase options: new, certified (reconditioned), or rental. Beyond equipment sales and rentals, UCMC operates as a sewer contractor providing pipe bursting services, lateral replacement, pipe fusing/welding (using McElroy equipment), sliplining, and culvert replacement services. The company, led by founder Jerry Currey with over 42 years of industry experience, serves contractors and municipal clients across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, California, and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TTS Northwest: TTS Chain Drive pipe bursting equipment brand distributed by UCMC. The TTS system was first to use anchor chain for pipe bursting.

Products and services

• TTS Chain Drive Pipe Bursting System Proprietary trenchless pipe bursting system using continuous anchor chain technology to replace sewer, water, and culvert pipes without open-trench excavation; faster installation and lower operating cost than rod-based systems, with the ability to work through 450 degrees of bends and curves.
• TTS Hydraulic Pullers (25, 80, 100, 200, and 300 ton) Job-site proven hydraulic pipe bursting pullers with integral trench boxes and smooth, non-shock hydraulic power; capacities range from 25 tons for lateral replacement to 300 tons for major infrastructure replacement.
• TTS Power Packs (TTS 80–300) Custom-built hydraulic power units using Caterpillar or Cummins diesel engines for TTS 80–300 puller systems; available in standard unit or portable trailer-mounted configuration.
• TTS-25 Sewer Lateral Pipe Bursting System
• TTS Winch System 20,000 lb pull master winch mounted in a 4x6x4 trench box for efficient chain pulling through existing pipe and sliplining of HDPE pipe operations.
• Stud Link Anchor Chain Grade 3 standard anchor chain supplied in 90 ft lengths with connecting links; sizes range from 3/4 inch to 2.5 inches with break loads from 68,000 to 692,000 lbs to match pipe bursting project requirements.
• Pipe Bursting Heads Pipe bursting head attachments sized 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 inches to match replacement pipe requirements.
• Certified Reconditioned Equipment Reconditioned TTS pulling units, power units, and winch systems with new cylinder seals, new anchor chain, new seals, and new support supplies; offered as a lower-cost alternative to new equipment.
• Equipment Rental TTS pipe bursting equipment available for rental on a per-foot basis plus delivery; rentals include a two-man crew and bidding consultation, with a portion of the rental price credited toward the purchase of new or certified equipment.
• Pipe Bursting Services Preconstruction and construction phase contracting services including site evaluation, project development, design support, blueprints, site logistics, safety program, quality control, scheduling, and accounting for trenchless pipe replacement projects.
• Pipe Fusing and Welding Services McElroy pipe fusing and welding operations for pipe sizes 4–36 inches, performed by factory-trained staff and priced on a per-foot basis.
• Sliplining Services Trenchless pipe rehabilitation using sliplining to replace pipes without excavation; UCMC performs sliplining as prime contractor or subcontractor to cities, counties, and general contractors.
• Culvert Replacement Services Pipe bursting-based replacement of concrete and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts, demonstrated on projects including concrete and CMP culverts for municipalities.
• Consulting Services Project consulting from founder Jerry Currey covering bidding assistance, equipment purchase or rental decisions, project management, and problem-solving, backed by 42+ years of contracting experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,550 feet - World record longest pipe bursting pull (May 1997, Stockbridge, MA)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TTS Northwest, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUCMC, LLC is the exclusive distributor of TTS Northwest equipment. UCMC sells, rents, and provides training on the TTS Chain Drive pipe bursting system. TTS Northwest builds the equipment and UCMC handles distribution and sales to contractors and municipalities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, California, other states, and internationally.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: Large established manufacturer of underground infrastructure equipment including horizontal directional drills, trenchers, and pipe bursting tools. Competes with UCMC at the high end of pipe bursting capacity and offers a much broader equipment portfolio to the same municipal and contractor buyers.
• Insituform Technologies: Established CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) provider serving municipal sewer rehabilitation RFPs. Competes for the same trenchless pipe renewal budget as UCMC's pipe bursting services, especially where CIPP is specified over pipe bursting.
• Aegion Corporation: Provider of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services (including Insituform CIPP) and infrastructure solutions to municipal and industrial clients. Competes for the same trenchless renewal budgets as UCMC via alternative rehab technologies.

Regional players

• Avanti International: Provider of chemical grouting and trenchless injection technologies used in sewer and water main rehabilitation. Adjacent competitor that addresses overlapping municipal infiltration/leak challenges but with a different technical approach to UCMC's pipe bursting focus.

Direct peers

• TT Technologies: Direct competitor in pipe bursting equipment, manufacturer of the Grundocrack pneumatic and static pipe bursting systems used by municipal and contractor customers. Most comparable peer to UCMC's TTS Chain Drive line, addressing the same trenchless pipe replacement RFPs.
• HammerHead Trenchless: Manufacturer of pipe bursting (HammerHead) and trenchless equipment sold to contractors and municipalities. Offers overlapping static and pneumatic pipe bursting solutions, directly competing with UCMC's TTS equipment in the same bid pool.

Emerging players

• Robbins Company: Manufacturer of trenchless underground construction equipment including small-diameter boring systems. Partial overlap with UCMC in trenchless underground infrastructure replacement, though focused on different pipe diameters and applications.

Others

• McElroy Manufacturing: Manufacturer of pipe fusion equipment (4–36+ inch HDPE) that UCMC already uses and resells as a service offering. Strategic supplier and adjacent peer — McElroy's pipe fusing machines enable the final joint in UCMC's pipe bursting replacement workflow.
• Trenchless Technology Center (Louisiana Tech): Industry-academic research center advancing trenchless technology methods including pipe bursting. Adjacent ecosystem player whose publications and standards work shape customer awareness and acceptance of UCMC's technology.
• Underground Construction Magazine: Industry trade publication that has featured UCMC's TTS equipment and Alaska emergency project. Adjacent ecosystem channel that helps UCMC reach municipal and contractor buyers evaluating trenchless replacement methods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=MnxbllqgMIY

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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