Trenchless pipeline rehabilitation for municipal water infrastructure
PURIS operates a vertically integrated water infrastructure renewal business focused on trenchless technologies—methods that rehabilitate aging pipes with minimal excavation and community disruption. The tech stack reveals a traditional construction-services operating model (Acumatica, NetSuite, ADP, Samsara, SAP, JD Edwards) rather than software innovation. Hiring is construction-heavy (54 roles) with steady junior-to-mid fills, reflecting a labor-intensive service delivery model; active pain points around bid competitiveness and production-cost reduction suggest margin pressure in a commoditized segment.
Notable leadership hires: Environmental Health Safety Director, Managing Director
PURIS is a U.S.-based water infrastructure renewal company headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, with approximately 1,000 employees. The company specializes in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation—including cured-in-place pipe lining, pipe bursting, and pipe condition assessment—deployed across sewer, stormwater, and underground utility lines. PURIS operates as a vertically integrated service provider, handling design, installation, and project management in-house. The business targets municipal and private water systems, offering turn-key solutions that minimize environmental disruption and reduce community impact compared to traditional open-cut methods. Core operational challenges center on equipment maintenance, bid competitiveness, inventory accuracy, and municipal compliance.
PURIS uses Microsoft Project for scheduling and planning, combined with Samsara for fleet and equipment tracking. ERP systems include Acumatica and NetSuite for financial and operational management.
Specialties include cured-in-place pipe lining, pipe bursting, pre-chlorinated pipe bursting, compression fit, geopolymer lining, and pipe condition assessment via CCTV inspection.
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