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Directional Drilling Melfred
How to Maximize Efficiency and Profitability In 4 Questions

In the competitive world of HDD, the equation for success hinges on two pivotal factors: efficiency and profitability. T...

February 19, 2024
Features working in trenches safely
How to Safely Work in Your Trench

We will explore five essential tips for working around excavation and trenches safely in the U.S....

February 19, 2024
Auger Boring horizontal auger bore
How to Keep Your Horizontal Auger Bore on Target

There are a few different ways to keep a horizontal auger bore on-line and grade....

February 16, 2024
Pipe Relining Minimally Invasive Cleanout
How to Complete a Proper CIPP Install

By following a proper order of operations, contractors can ensure a safe and high quality CIPP repair....

February 15, 2024
Lateral Rehab Hoerr Construction lateral rehab
Leaking Laterals Gaining Attention as System Owners Look to Combat...

Unaddressed lateral pipes and interfaces affect a wastewater system by contributing a significant amount of I&I....

February 13, 2024
Directional Drilling Newton force main pullback
Surveying the Newton Force Main HDD Crossing

Brownline Canada was contracted in early 2023 to provide underground HDD guidance services for construction of a force m...

February 12, 2024
Condition Assessment WinCan Goleta case study
Goleta Sanitary District Embarks on Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan

Harnessing the power data, the Goleta Sanitary District embarks on its long-range capital improvement plan....

February 9, 2024
Directional Drilling Melfred Borzall
Production Speed & Small-Diameter HDD Jobs

Large-diameter HDD and residential service line installation drilling are similar to the difference between a green bere...

February 8, 2024
Directional Drilling Vermeer D8x12 hdd
5 Advances You Should Know About Today’s Compact Horizontal Directional...

The capabilities and number of compact directional drills have increased in recent years while maintaining the same size...

February 6, 2024
Pipe Relining Macomb County spiral wound rehab
NASSCO Report – Spiral Wound in the Great Lakes

In spring 2022, the engineering staff at Macomb County Public Works Office (MCPWO) in Michigan began an extensive evalua...

February 2, 2024
Pipe Inspection/Evaluation Electroscan Swordfish Rock Hill project
Identifying Water Service Line Pipe Materials Using Machine Intelligent Technology

Recently, the EPA published its proposed changes to the Lead and Copper Rule Revision, called the Lead and Copper Rule I...

February 1, 2024
Vacuum Excavation vac excavator nozzles
A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Hydrovac Nozzle

professional hydrovac companies are recognizing the importance of having a comprehensive selection of nozzles tailored t...

January 31, 2024
Last Word Construction Site Silhouette
2024 Construction Outlook: (Cautious) Optimism Should Rule The Day

Member survey data points to widespread enthusiasm due to ongoing investments in infrastructure, energy and utilities....

January 30, 2024
Tech Forum Winter Construction Worker Image
Tech Forum: Winter Weather Tips – Keeping Workers Safe on...

Working outside in winter weather can be challenging, but with the right precautions and preparation, you can stay safe...

January 15, 2024
Manhole Rehab manhole relining in Whistler
Manhole Rehab for Proactive I&I Mitigation

The primary objective of this project was to line the existing sewer main and manholes to restore and seal them....

January 3, 2024
Pipe Relining overhead view of compressionfit process
Water Transmission Main Replacement Using CompressionFit

The principle of CompressionFit was born of necessity and developed more than 40 years ago by British Gas and United Uti...

January 2, 2024
Directional Drilling Vector Magnetics
The Nuts and Bolts of HDD Guidance

Modern HDD jobsites fuse the latest technological advancements with the realities of getting product in the ground....

December 29, 2023
Manhole Rehab manhole rehab
NASSCO Report – Manhole Structural Rehabilitation vs. Remove and Replace

A community in Georgia was interested in either replacing or structurally rehabilitating seven sanitary sewer manholes....

December 28, 2023
Directional Drilling HDD crossing
HDD Engineering: The Nuance of Designing Complex HDD Crossings

Engineers need to remain adaptable and open to atypical designs so the limits of HDD can continue to expand,...

December 26, 2023
Last Word New West Minster Interceptor Columbia Section Rehabilitation
Last Word – What’s Ahead for Trenchless Rehab in 2024?

Aging infrastructure continues to be a driving market force for the trenchless industry....

December 20, 2023