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Directional Drilling Michels SPPL project
Where Trenchless Engineering Meets Execution

In summer 2021, Michels Canada Co. would officially complete what would set a Canadian record for th...

March 4, 2022
Pipe Cleaning KEG Technologies vacuum truck
Optimize Sewer Cleaning Performance with the Right Accessories

For sewer pipe maintenance professionals, having the right tool for the job is essential to meet hea...

February 23, 2022
Last Word NASTT No-Dig Show exhibit hall
Last Word – A Love Letter to the Trenchless Industry

I started going to trenchless industry conferences, events and trainings very early in my career. My...

February 22, 2022
Vacuum Excavation Vacuum Excavation
To Rent or Not to Rent – Vacuum Excavator Edition

The vacuum excavation market has really taken off over the last two years, especially in the Northea...

February 18, 2022
Directional Drilling horizontal directional drilling reamer repair
HDD Reamer Wear and Tear – 3 Steps to Managing...

Owners and operators of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) tools recognize the importance of keep...

February 16, 2022
Pipe Relining FRP composite installation
NASSCO Report – Force Main Rehabilitation with FRP

Carbon and glass fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) have been used for infrastructure for more than thr...

February 15, 2022
News Indiana Convention Center
Water, Wastewater Pros Returning to WWETT Show in Indy

Trenchless professionals looking to get up to date on the latest in sewer and drain inspection, clea...

February 14, 2022
Sliplining HDPE pipe slip lining
Sliplining in Urban Areas

The sliplining technology is advantageous for replacement as the method is cost-effective, requiring...

February 14, 2022
Pipe Inspection/Evaluation Rapidview pipeline inspection truck
Properly Outfitting a Pipeline Inspection Vehicle

Outfitting a pipeline inspection vehicle can seem like a daunting task. You and your team are likely...

February 11, 2022
Manhole Rehab Hand Sprayed Polymer Coatings
The Art and Science of Manhole Rehabilitation

Over the past 30 years our industry has witnessed development and implementation of a wide variety o...

February 10, 2022
Business Tips crisis management plan
Crisis Management in Construction

A crisis can come out of nowhere. So, knowing what to do and how to create a crisis management plan...

February 9, 2022
Microtunneling tunnel boring machine mixed ground cutter head
Tunnel Boring Machine Cutter Head Selection – A Manufacturer’s Perspective

A tunneling project consists of numerous intertwined puzzle pieces. Often, the cutter head on the tu...

February 8, 2022
Pipe Relining CIPP
Selecting the Most Appropriate CIPP Installation & Curing Method

Today, a variety of installation and curing methods offer choices on how best to accomplish the manu...

February 7, 2022
Features United Rentals
Planning for Success in Deep Excavation Work

While some may consider extensive planning a costly process which slows down project progress, a tho...

February 4, 2022
Rehabilitation rehab project table
How to Prioritize Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Projects

With an understanding of your trenchless rehabilitation options and your organization’s goals temp...

February 3, 2022
Auger Boring Geonex auger boring machine
How to Auger Bore in Specific Ground Conditions

It takes good amount of research, planning and engineering to make an auger boring project successfu...

February 1, 2022
Grouting mainline grouting example
The Key Steps in Mainline and Lateral Grouting

A proactive rehabilitation approach versus a reactive repair or replacement approach should be top o...

January 31, 2022
Business Tips training
Recruitment and Retention in the Underground Construction Industry

Employees are the most valuable asset of any business and are not easily replaced, so taking the tim...

January 28, 2022
Tech Forum
Tech Forum – Staying Safe Working in the Winter

Healy Each day, thousands of construction workers battle the elements — particularly snow, ice...

January 27, 2022
25 Years of Trenchless Technology Magazine Efficient use of workspace illustrated on an HDD project
Should I Bid This HDD Project? Things to Consider Before...

There are many factors a contractor must consider when evaluating whether to bid on a horizontal dir...

January 27, 2022