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Directional Drilling
Vacuum Excavation: A Key Component of Horizontal Directional Drilling Projects

With its ability to safely expose underground utilities and effectively remove environmentally sensitive materials, vacu...

February 2, 2013
Directional Drilling
Challenging Massachusetts Project Requires a Non-Conventional Trenchless Solution

In the summer of 2012, John Struzziery, principal engineer at Kleinfelder/ SEA, was faced with a challenge: a failing 12...

February 2, 2013
Archives
Structural Evaluation of No-Dig Manhole Rehabilitation Technologies

Manholes are called windows to the sewer system as they are the most visible point in identifying the condition of under...

February 2, 2013
Archives
Michels Announces New Leadership Structure for Pipe Services

Michels Corp. has announced a new leadership structure for its Pipe Services division....

January 28, 2013
International
Vermeer Announces Changes to Leadership Team

Vermeer has announced several promotions within its leadership team....

January 25, 2013
News
Herrenknecht Opens Service Branch in Abu Dhabi

Herrenknecht AG has responded to the high demand for micromachines and comprehensive services in the Gulf region by open...

January 24, 2013
News
Xylem Expands in Middle East Region

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging w...

January 24, 2013
News
Naylor Drainage Ltd. Provides Jacking Pipe for Drainage Works on...

Yorkshire, United Kingdom-based Naylor Drainage Ltd recently hosted a group visit led by its long-standing Brunei agent...

January 24, 2013
Archives
Weighing in on the State of the Trenchless Sewer Market

The trenchless marketplace is in a constant state of flux. Those in the fieldneed to keep abreast of shifting market nee...

January 23, 2013
International
Vac-Con Parent Company Acquires Vector Technologies Ltd.

Holden Industries Inc. — the parent company of Vac-Con — announced Jan. 4 its acquisition of Vector Technologies Ltd...

January 11, 2013
News
Reliable Robbins TBM completes Swiss Safety Tunnel

Reliable Robbins TBM completes Swiss Safety Tunnel...

January 10, 2013
Archives
No Longer A Pipe Dream

What is the value of a city’s sewerinfrastructure? Consider thesituation in downtown Honolulu,Hawaii, in March 2006:a...

January 9, 2013
News
Brierley Launches Dr. Mole Inc.

Brierley Associates announced that Gary Brierley, company founder, started a new sole-practitioner consultancy, effectiv...

January 8, 2013
News
Vermeer Launches Yearlong Campaign to Find Ultimate HDD Operator

Vermeer is looking for the "ultimate HDD operator....

January 4, 2013
News
Southeast Directional Drilling Acquired by Power Line Holdings

Power Line Holdings Inc., a portfolio company of private equity firm Energy Capital Partners and sole owner of Power Lin...

January 3, 2013
News
Granite Construction Acquires Kenny Construction Co.

Granite Construction has acquired Kenny Construction, a family-owned business that opened its doors in 1927....

January 2, 2013
Archives
North Carolina Contractor Uses Smaller Rigs for its Gas Work

Parker-Stockstill Construction, Elm City, N.C., has carved out a solid niche installing natural gas transmission and dis...

January 1, 2013
Directional Drilling
The Design & Construction Cost of a Water Line in...

The City of Bowling Green, Ohio, operates a water distribution system that delivers high-quality water. The system opera...

January 1, 2013
Canada
UIM Conference Draws Utility Leaders to D.C. Area

The 12th annual Water Utility Infrastructure Management (UIM) Conference was held Nov. 28-29 at the Virginia Tech Resear...

January 1, 2013
News
2012 International No-Dig in Brazil Is a Success

ISTT held its 30th No-Dig conference and exhibition Nov. 12-14 in São Paulo, Brazil, which attracted nearly 1,200 exhib...

January 1, 2013