HDD & fiber construction contractor in Illinois
Building the
networks below.
Horizontal directional drilling (directional boring), conduit placement and fiber optic installation — a construction subcontractor for telecom operators, general contractors and engineering firms.
Based in Niles, IL · Chicago area, Cook County · Serving Illinois
01How it works
How we put fiber in the ground.
Directional drilling installs conduit under roads and existing utilities without open trenches. Here is the sequence on a typical crossing.
1Pilot bore
The rig steers a small pilot hole along the designed path while a locator tracks depth and position from the surface.
2Ream & pull back
On the way back, a reamer enlarges the bore and pulls the conduit into place from the reel.
3Fiber placed
Fiber optic cable is placed through the new conduit between access points.
4Restore & record
Entry and exit points are restored, and the installation is recorded for the as-built.
02Services
Underground construction for the networks people depend on.
From the first bore to the last restored square foot — one crew, one standard of work.
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Trenchless bores under roads, driveways, sidewalks and landscaped areas, with minimal surface disruption.
Learn moreFiber Optic Installation
Pulling and placing fiber optic cable through new and existing conduit, built to the construction print.
Learn moreConduit Installation
Single and multi-duct conduit runs placed to depth and route, proofed and ready for cable.
Learn moreUnderground Utility Construction
Handholes, vaults, core holes and restoration — the work that connects a route end to end.
Learn more03On the job site
Built to be recognized.
The ZMB livery for trucks, trailers and equipment makes it clear who is working on the route — for the owner, the inspector and the neighbors.
04How we work
Disciplined from the first locate to the final as-built.
The same four steps on every job, so owners and general contractors always know where the work stands.
Review
Construction prints, permits and route conditions are reviewed before a crew mobilizes.
Locate
Existing utilities are located and marked before any bore or excavation begins.
Build
Bores, conduit and fiber are built to the print, segment by segment.
Document
Field records become accurate as-built prints for clean closeout and billing.
05Safety
Safety is the first line item on every job.
Underground work happens next to live gas, power and water lines, and beside traffic. The standard is simple: no bore or excavation starts until utilities are located and marked, and every crew works in a protected zone.
- Locate and verify before any bore or excavation
- Job briefings before work starts
- Traffic control and protected work zones
- Restoration that leaves the site as we found it
Locate first
In Illinois, locates go through JULIE — or 811 Chicago inside the city limits — before work starts.
Proper PPE
Hard hats, high-visibility apparel and task-specific protection on every site.
Clean restoration
Pits, core holes and surfaces restored to match the site and the permit.
Accurate records
What went in the ground is recorded for the as-built — no guesswork later.
06Who we work with
A field partner for the teams that build networks.
Telecom operators
Underground construction that follows your standards and your print, segment by segment.
General contractors
A dependable subcontractor for HDD, conduit and fiber scopes, with clear daily progress.
Engineering firms
Field work that matches the design — and as-builts that match the field.
Owners & developers
Fiber and conduit pathways placed right the first time, ready for decades of service.
07Contact
Let's talk about your next route.
Send the prints and the scope, or write to us directly. ZMB Utilities LLC is based in Niles, Illinois.
Request a Quote8854 N Chester Ave, Unit 3NW
Niles, IL 60714
Planning an underground or fiber project?
Send the prints and the scope. We will review them and come back with a quote.