1898 & Co.

1898 & Co. 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy is possibilities powered by experience.

We are a global business, technology and security consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries. We partner with clients to plan, secure and optimize their businesses. As part of Burns & McDonnell and its 120 years of industry experience, we understand the complexity of your asset-intensive business model, the trends impacting your industry, and the need to ground big ideas in operational

realities. Our multidiscipline project teams are purpose-built to meet you where you are and create sustainable growth during a time of rapid change. With deep experience across physical and digital infrastructure, we turn data into action that drives smarter decision-making and maximizes value.

1898 & Co.

04/28/2026

Strategies used by bad actors to breach your organization’s systems continue to grow and become more sophisticated. Our current advisories share the latest insights and risks to help support your security programs. https://hubs.li/Q04dNrkB0

When utility modernization initiatives are managed as separate projects, the risk of rework, delays and cost overruns is...
04/22/2026

When utility modernization initiatives are managed as separate projects, the risk of rework, delays and cost overruns is high.

An owner’s advisor can provide strategic leadership, aligning technology investments with long-term operational goals to deliver measurable
improvements.

Brian Hiller explains how integrated oversight transforms modernization efforts. https://hubs.li/Q04d5sFL0

For utilities, the upcoming retirement of Microsoft Project Online is more than a tech swap — it's a strategic risk. It'...
04/20/2026

For utilities, the upcoming retirement of Microsoft Project Online is more than a tech swap — it's a strategic risk. It's also an opportunity to build a truly future-ready project management approach.

Tiffany LaFleur explains how to turn this challenge into an advantage. https://hubs.li/Q04bgk2_0

AI is altering how utility system information can be presented, but unless speed is paired with understanding, innovatio...
04/13/2026

AI is altering how utility system information can be presented, but unless speed is paired with understanding, innovation can leave users feeling confused.

Learn how UX design can help in our blog post. https://hubs.li/Q04bf0n_0

03/30/2026

As bad actors grow more sophisticated in their tactics, maintaining and improving safeguards for your organization becomes more pertinent. Our current advisories share the latest risks and insights to help bolster your security programs. https://hubs.li/Q048wC1M0

03/25/2026

At CERAWeek by S&P Global, Chris Underwood is honing in on a critical issue for power: load growth.

Utilities are seeing demand rise in new ways and that shift is putting pressure on how systems are planned and operated.

Our team is working with utilities to meet today’s needs and be ready for what’s next.

Learn more. https://hubs.li/Q048hbhh0

The massive scale of the 2026 World Cup creates unique cybersecurity risks for North American utility operators. From po...
03/20/2026

The massive scale of the 2026 World Cup creates unique cybersecurity risks for North American utility operators. From power grids to water systems, critical infrastructure will be a prime target for disruption.

Victor Atkins examines these threats and shares proactive strategies and collaborative exercises that can help build resilience. Learn more. https://hubs.li/Q047Hk320

Across the power sector, teams are testing AI to improve reliability, maintenance and planning.Adoption is growing, but ...
03/05/2026

Across the power sector, teams are testing AI to improve reliability, maintenance and planning.

Adoption is growing, but performance gains are harder to quantify. In POWER magazine Chris Wiles outlines why broad AI tools often stall in complex utility environments. Real impact comes when systems are trained on industry-specific data and workflows.

Read the full article. https://hubs.li/Q045MFpr0

After wildfires sparked in the Texas Panhandle, the state moved quickly to reset expectations for inspections of power p...
02/19/2026

After wildfires sparked in the Texas Panhandle, the state moved quickly to reset expectations for inspections of power poles. While utilities won't be starting from scratch, they'll need to document that their programs are repeatable and ready for oversight.

Learn what the new laws mean and what comes next. https://hubs.li/Q043G0Kg0

01/26/2026

The cyberthreat landscape doesn’t wait. Neither should your defenses.

Our teams are monitoring the latest cyberthreats and turning that knowledge into clear, practical guidance. These new advisories outline what to watch and what steps to take to strengthen resilience across your infrastructure.

Explore proactive insights that help you manage risk with confidence. https://hubs.ly/Q0408ZX10

From records to results, AI is helping power generation teams unlock the value of asset data already in place.By turning...
01/21/2026

From records to results, AI is helping power generation teams unlock the value of asset data already in place.

By turning drawings, manuals and maintenance records into usable insight, utilities can move faster and plan maintenance with greater confidence across their systems. Decisions shift from reactive to informed.

Explore how utilities are putting asset intelligence to work. https://hubs.li/Q03_wDML0

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