About Us
Since its founding in 1992...
Benjamin Media has grown from a small publisher to an internationally recognized media company serving construction market stakeholders with the highest quality content. Audiences are educated and informed through award-winning magazines, events, webinars, books, social media and digital platforms.
The 1990s
1992–1998
1992
Trenchless Technology Launched
Armed with determination and a love of the trenchless industry, Bernard (Bernie) Krzys created a new company called Trenchless Technology Inc. and launched the first magazine specifically focused on trenchless applications – Trenchless Technology.
1993
First Trenchless Technology Road Show Hosted
More than 160 people attended the first Trenchless Technology Road Show in Orlando, Fla.
1994
Microtunneling Short Course Launched
Benjamin Media joined forces with Microtunneling, Inc. and Ozdemir & Associates to launch the Microtunneling Short Course.
1998
TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine Launched
TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine was launched to fill a void in the North American tunneling industry coverage.
Benjamin Media and CATT Hosted First Conference in Canada
Benjamin Media and the Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies (CATT) teamed up to host the first of many Trenchless Technology Road Shows in Ontario, Canada.
First HDD Rodeo Hosted in Texas
21 directional drilling crews competed at the first HDD Rodeo in Grapevine, Texas. Rice Tunneling & Boring from Duncanville, Texas, took home first place!
The 2000s
2001–2009
2001
Water Asset Management Conference Born
The UIM Conference Series, now known as the Water Asset Management Conference, was born.
2002
Compact Equipment Launched
The launch of Compact Equipment was a game-changer for Benjamin Media, taking things above ground to cover the small tool-carrier market.
Benjamin Media Retained to Manage NASTT’s No-Dig Show
North American Society for Trenchless Technology retained Benjamin Media to manage NASTT’s No-Dig Show.
2004
Water Finance & Management Debuted
Water Finance & Management, formerly UIM, made its debut and has been helping utilities manage and finance infrastructure ever since.
Corporate Name Changed to Benjamin Media
Trenchless Technology Inc. changed its corporate name to Benjamin Media Inc.
2005
Benjamin Media Began Custom Publishing Utility Contractor
Benjamin Media began custom publishing Utility Contractor, the official publication of the National Utility Contractor’s Association (NUCA).
2006
Benjamin Media Broadcast First Live Webinar
Benjamin Media’s first live webinar was broadcast to an audience of 96 attendees.
2008
Breakthroughs in Tunneling Short Course Launched
Benjamin Media, Microtunneling Inc. and Ozdemir & Associates joined forces again to launch the Breakthroughs in Tunneling Short Course.
2009
Solar Builder Launched
Benjamin Media entered the renewables market with the launch of Alternative Power Construction, now known as Solar Builder.
North American Oil & Gas Pipelines Created
North American Oil & Gas Pipelines magazine was created to cover the business of oil and gas pipeline construction and maintenance.
The 2010s
2011–2019
2011
Benjamin Media Began Custom Publishing NASTT’s Trenchless Today
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) hired Benjamin Media to custom publish their membership magazine, NASTT’s Trenchless Today.
2012
Rob Krzys Promoted to President
Bernard Krzys passed the baton to son and new President, Robert Krzys.
2014
Trenchless Technology Canada Launched
Trenchless Technology Canada was launched as a quarterly publication to give more coverage to the Canadian trenchless market.
2015
Benjamin Media Launched Three New Events
Benjamin Media launched three new events – the Water Finance Conference, the Horizontal Directional Drilling Academy and the Pipeline Leadership Conference.
2016
Risk Management in Underground Construction Course Launched
Benjamin Media, Microtunneling Inc. and Ozdemir & Associates held the first Risk Management in Underground Construction Course.
World Trenchless Day Established
Benjamin Media’s Trenchless Technology team established World Trenchless Day on the fourth Thursday of September each year.
2017
Benjamin Media Celebrated 25th Anniversary
Benjamin Media celebrated a major milestone – 25 years of education and groundbreaking media coverage!
2019
Pipe Cleaning Pro Launched
Pipe Cleaning Pro was launched as a bimonthly magazine to serve plumbers, municipalities and pipe cleaning contractors.
NASTT’s Canadian Chapters Retained Benjamin Media to Manage No-Dig North
NASTT’s Canadian chapters retained Benjamin Media to launch and manage the first No-Dig North Show!
