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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
Business Tips jetter-nozzle-1
The Basics of Jetter Nozzle Maintenance: How to Clean Nozzles

Operating a jetter system, be it a small or large unit is a costly proposition. Acquiring and maintaining the proper noz...

March 16, 2020
Last Word
Last Word: A Farewell from Mike Willmets

As I pass the baton to the new executive director, Matthew Izzard, it is with bittersweet sentiment that I bid you all a...

March 16, 2020
Canada
Worker Health and Safety Must Be the Primary Concern on...

No matter how big or small a construction site is, the primary concern for employers and workers must always be on healt...

March 10, 2020
Pipe Cleaning combination-sewer-cleaner
How to Select a Combination Sewer Cleaner

When purchasing or specifying a combination machine, the first questions are always relative to jetting and vacuum force...

March 3, 2020
Directional Drilling HDD crossing under a Calgary International Airport runway
HDD Guidance Technology: Risk vs. Reward

Several risks involved with the HDD process are related to unforeseen, sometimes unavoidable, circumstances. Most innova...

March 2, 2020
Condition Assessment Deep Trekker
Pipe Inspection Profile: Extreme Divers

Extreme Divers, based out of North Fort Myers, Florida, is a contract diving company specializing in inspection, repair ...

February 28, 2020
Canada Vermeer Reclaimer
Keep the Mud Flowing: Mud Recycling System Operational and Maintenance...

The volume of drilling fluid required and the rising costs associated with fluid management has led to the widespread us...

February 27, 2020
Vacuum Excavation TRUVAC vacuum excavator
Right Sizing Your Vacuum Excavator for the Right Job

Understanding vacuum excavation equipment, and the variety of work it will perform, helps ensure that you place the righ...

February 26, 2020
Business Tips rotary-nozzle-and-pipe
How to Select the Proper Nozzle for your Job

Whether you are focused on municipal cleaning and reducing SSOs, or commercial cleaning by the foot, making the right no...

February 26, 2020