VW Connect

  • VW Dig Was Born

    Trenching and installing conduit with 1 backhoe and 1 truck, Stephen Naylor, Founded VW Dig in February 1994.

  • Tucson Conduit System

    VW Connect introduced a groundbreaking change in Tucson. Before this year, the city relied on the direct-bury method for underground utilities. VW Connect pioneered the conduit system, transforming the way utilities were installed. This innovation not only streamlined efficiency but also set a lasting standard still used in Tucson today. Always trailblazers, we continue to shape safer, smarter utility solutions.

  • Tucson Office

    Completed the construction of our office on Station Master Drive in Tucson, Arizona, allowing us to prove to our partners that we were there for the long haul. We weren’t just expanding; we were investing in the Tucson market and building relationships meant to last.  Nearly two decades later, that commitment still runs deep. Tucson isn’t just a location—it’s part of our foundation.

  • Power Line Installations Begin

  • Gas Riser Installations Begin

  • VW Connect Was Formed

    VW Dig and Site Utility Systems merged to create VW Connect. The 40th Street office and yard were completed. The land development division was created, focusing on dry utility installations for residential development.

  • Southwest GAS Mains Pilot Program

  • Early Utility Program Begins

    Called the TIPPS Program (temporary in permanent position). Required coordination between home builders, concrete companies, framers, electricians, municipalities, and utility companies.

  • Acquired Cissell Electric

  • Build to Rent projects Begin

  • Superior Office

    Completed the construction of our superior office in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • SWG Valley District work Begins

  • Plumbing Soils Begins

  • Permanent Power Program

    The electric companies set a permanent meter. Return trips to the house are no longer needed.

  • SWG Southern Arizona / Tuscon work Begins

  • Wally's First Job

  • Mesa Gas work Begins

  • Gas Mains Contract (Builders Choice)

  • Development Division Yard

    This new space was designed for our growing development team! This expansion provides more room for crews, new offices for staff, and functional space for operations and equipment. This milestone emphasizes an expansion in our capabilities and reflects our continued projection for growth.