
Energy & Utility Construction Capabilities
Our Capabilities
Canyon is a North American leader in utility construction, partnering with regulated utilities, municipalities, and industrial operators to build and maintain the infrastructure and utilities that keep power, gas, and data flowing 24/7. As part of Centuri, with operating roots that stretch back 115 years and a workforce of 8,600 craft professionals supported by more than 13,000 fleet assets, we combine local agility with the resources of the #2 firm on Engineering-News Record’s Top-600 Utility list. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: Connecting People to Power. We do so safely, reliably, and with an eye on the next generation of energy solutions.
Canyon’s holistic service portfolio supports our customers’ ever-increasing energy and infrastructure demands while surpassing today’s safety benchmarks. Our BLS Industry Comparison TRIR & DART safety scores outperform industry averages, demonstrating our commitment to the resources and training needed to achieve world-class safety.
Natural Gas Infrastructure
Canyon installs and rehabilitates high-pressure transmission mains, distribution pipelines, regulator stations, and cathodic protection systems. Our construction capabilities include distribution, transmission, high-pressure steel, intermediate high-pressure pipe, HDD and auger drilling, pipeline integrity, fabrication, project management, storage field construction, facility construction distribution, and regulator station. Other services include milling and paving, traffic control, revegetation, restoration services, and trench safety. Canyon minimizes surface disruption while future-proofing communities, including the use horizontal directional drilling (HDD).
View Centuri’s Natural Gas InfrastructureEmergency Response & Storm Restoration
Extreme weather is the new normal, and utilities and municipalities need partners who can mobilize quickly. By planning for the unknown – weather, damage, or other incidents – Canyon is prepared to take action 24/7/365. With the right people, equipment, and compassion for the situation, Canyon helps set things right so life can return to normal as soon as possible.
View Centuri’s Emergency ResponseAs Part of Centuri, We Have Local Agility, Resources to Scale
combined years serving utilities
employees across North America
fleet assets
Our Approach
- Plan & Survey: We obtain all necessary regulatory permits before project commencement.
- Mobilize & Install: Crews mobilize our specialized equipment along with certified welders, linemen, and operators to self-perform the work , supported by either union or open-shop labor to match regional needs.
- Test & Commission: Excavating a small hole, conducting deep excavation, and performing inspections help validate asset integrity before commissioning.
- Restore: We restore sites to their original or improved condition through landscaping, hydroseeding, and hard surface restoration.
- Maintain: Post construction, we conduct inspection, quality checks, and right-of-way maintenance.

Safety & Quality Commitment
Canyon’s behavior-based safety programs and our BLS-based safety benchmarks ensure everyone goes home safely. With multiple Canyon projects having zero recordable incidents, our safety culture is reinforced daily through peer vigilance and mentorship, as crew members look out for one another and consistently uphold safe practices.
Our unwavering commitments to Safety and Quality distinguish us as an industry leader and have earned us valuable long‑term relationships with our customers. Backed by Centuri’s national safety programs.
Why Choose Canyon?
- Scale & Stability: Coast-to-coast footprint, NYSE-listed (CTRI) public markets financial strength, and average customer relationships of 24 years.
- Union / Non-Union Flexibility: Labor adaptability supports regional requirements without compromising craft quality.
- Rapid Mobilization: Proven ability to marshal crews and asset fleets for weather, damage, or other incidents.
Ready to Build the Future?
Canyon isn’t just another contractor; we’re backed by Centuri, a long-term strategic partner that helps you navigate a dynamic energy market. Contact us today to discuss partnership opportunities, project bids, or emergency preparedness plans. Let’s power the next century of safe, reliable, sustainable infrastructure and utilities together.
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Citations
BloombergNEF (2024, September 24). Unlocking Investment to Triple Renewables by 2030. https://assets.bbhub.io/professional/sites/24/Unlocking-Investment-to-Triple-Renewables-by-2030.pdf
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024, November 8). Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries And Illnesses – 2023. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf