Last Word: DCA Showcases HDD on National Mall
The Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) recently conducted a Washington Fly-In to visit with federal agencies…
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McLaughlin Provides Workable Solutions for the Underground Industry
McLaughlin: taking pride in providing workable solutions for the underground industry since 1921. Learn more.
Vermeer Armor Drilling System
The Armor Drilling System features four distinct bits designed to provide versatility and performance. Learn…
Going Trenchless in the City of Hamilton
Some professionals involved in the management of mainline sewers are very interested to hear how…
Powerful, Easy-to-Use Drills Conquer Challenging Underground Pipeline Project
Fast Forward HDD improves jobsite efficiency, tackles hard rock with Ditch Witch JT100 Drills Crude…
Water Leak Targeting Using Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
A water loss control program helps to identify real or physical losses of water from…
Locating and Repairing Critical Leaks after Freezing Weather in Houston
Shortly after the freezing weather in Houston in early 2018, leaks were identified on 54-,…
Crossing Under the Rio Grande for the Impulsora Pipeline
In Webb County, Texas, near Laredo, a nine-member directional drilling crew with PUMPCO Inc. have…
Tech Forum: What’s Your Confined Space Rescue Plan?
Cleaning, repairing or inspecting critical equipment often requires workers to enter small spaces like tanks…
Considerations When Working with Geopolymer Mortar
The first commercially available geopolymer mortar for sewer and storm water rehabilitation was introduced in…
Digging Montreal: A Renewed Focus on Upgrading Aging Utilities Has Led to a Tunnelling Uptick
As one of Canada’s oldest cities, Montreal is looking to get an underground upgrade. In…
HDD Tooling Maintenance: Before, During & After
Before we can even discuss maintaining the tools for the job, it is important to…
Last Word: Educating to Employ: Public Works Programs Help to Close Gaps
The jobs report may show the unemployment rate at a rare low, but one industry…
Meeting Military Standards: Buried Bridge Rehabilitated with New Concrete Pipe, Cast Onsite
Fort Drum, in Jefferson County, New York, is home to the Army’s 10th Mountain Division…
One of a Kind: Ductile Iron Pipe Used in HDD Installation for Cable Conduit Project
The first horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installation of AMERICAN ductile iron pipe for a cable…
Rehabbing the Humber Sanitary Trunk Sewer
Toronto Embarks on its Longest Large Diameter Sliplining Project Toronto Water, a Division of the…
Testing a Geopolymer Solution: Michels Canada Tackles Pilot Rehab Project for Region of York
Michels Canada undertook a rehabilitation project for the Regional Municipality of York in the form…
Last Word: Everybody Plays a Part in Underground Damage Prevention
Everyone has heard “Safety is no accident” and I recently attended a seminar on Critical…
Avon Lake Regional Water Applies Unique Lateral Loan Program to Address Sewer Overflows
“Honey, why is the cat wet?” That is not a phrase people want to hear…
Quick Culvert Replacement: Busy Highway Uninterrupted by Roadway Construction
To fix a deteriorated culvert running under a state road, the New York State DOT…