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Directional Drilling thread compound
Unadulterated Dope: Tips for Proper Storage of Thread Compounds

Since Jan. 10, 1901, when a well at Spindletop struck oil and the Texas Oil Boom began, oil and gas have been vital aspe...

May 1, 2020
Condition Assessment p-CAT test
Non-Invasive Condition Assessment Delays Replacement, Capital Expenditure

Utilities looking to assess their aging buried infrastructure have historically had two options, invasive high-resolutio...

April 28, 2020
Leak Detection Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Real Data Results in Real Savings for the Region of...

The Regional Municipality of Peel (Peel Region) is the third largest water utility in Canada servicing a population of a...

April 27, 2020
Storm Water/Culverts Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport
MAC Shores Up More Than 5,000 Ft of Storm Pipe...

In fall 2019, Granite Inliner was retained by MAC to line 5,324 ft of concrete storm sewer pipe ranging from 15 to 36 in...

April 24, 2020
Manhole Rehab AIRCO applied Sherwin-Williams Dura-Plate 6000 reinforced epoxy lining
Single-Leg Spraying, Rapid Curing Enhances Lining Project Efficiencies

The faster applicators can line manholes and wet wells, for example, the more structures they can coat each day to keep...

April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Updates Vermeer 3D Printed Visors
Equipped to Do More: Vermeer Focuses On Making A Positive...

Employing cutting-edge 3D printing technology, Vermeer successfully worked with hospital officials to determine the best...

April 20, 2020
Directional Drilling HDD Used to Untap Energy Resource in the Bakken Area
HDD Used to Untap Energy Resource in the Bakken

Reaching momentous milestones within the trenchless construction industry is the result of the outstanding amalgamation ...

April 17, 2020
United States tornado damage in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, Missouri, Continues to Clean & Assess its Underground Infrastructure

What began as an effort to mitigate the effects of a disaster has evolved into an admirable ongoing effort to ensure tha...

April 16, 2020
Manhole Rehab manhole chimney
The 5 Most Important Manhole Inspection Items

This post features a list of the five most important items to look at during manhole inspections that will help reduce i...

April 15, 2020
Condition Assessment inspection technology robot
Robots Going the Extra Mile in Deep Tunnel Sewer Inspection...

Sewer infrastructure is obviously dirty, very dangerous and repeatedly dull, thus creating a perfect application for the...

April 7, 2020
Associations
What’s New at WJTA — WJTA to Review, Update Strategic...

The WaterJet Technology Association’s strategic plan was last formally updated in 2015 and has helped layout the m...

April 7, 2020
Directional Drilling Hyper G single point jack
Choosing the Right Shaker for Today’s HDD Operations

When choosing the right shaker for your operational needs, it is important to fully evaluate all features offered to max...

April 6, 2020
Pipe Inspection/Evaluation nassco-pacp-training-1
The Many Benefits of NASSCO Certification

Being NASSCO certified comes in many forms, but they all lead to one thing: Consistency of information that can be used...

April 3, 2020
Directional Drilling Durez Canada Company Ltd. plant
Industrial Rainwater Reuse How Utilizing HDD Methods Made the Project...

It was estimated that the construction cost of installing the force main at the Durez Canada plant, via HDD methods was...

April 3, 2020
Pipe Relining UV CIPP liner
UV CIPP Work Key to Sewer Rehab in Oregon Community

The Interlachen Sewer Rehabilitation project was no exception. With a tight knit lake community, a high-water table, nar...

March 30, 2020
Tech Forum trench shoring equipment
Tech Forum: Developing A Successful Trench Safety Toolbox Talk Series

The challenges of trenching and excavation jobsite safety are faced by utility employees and contractors daily. Every em...

March 26, 2020
Canada Brightwater wastewater conveyance
Meet the Experts: A Look at the Owner’s Expectations from...

In this edition of Meet the Experts, major owners of active trenchless projects in Canada discuss the qualities they are...

March 25, 2020
Pipe Relining liner application
King County, Washington, Completes Challenging Sewer Bypass and Rehab of...

The Eastside Interceptor Section 2 (ESI2) Rehabilitation Phase II Project was developed to rehabilitate approximately 3,...

March 19, 2020
Business Tips sewer-nozzles-1
Understanding Optimum Water Pressure — At the Nozzle End

When setting up cleaning and maintenance programs for sewers and other underground assets, public works directors and ne...

March 18, 2020
Directional Drilling direct pullback
What Exactly Is a Direct Pullback?

With the right direct pullback attachments, a hole can actually be “reamed” up to 12 in. using the same drill head u...

March 18, 2020