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Last Word

Last Word is an op-ed/point-of-view column in Trenchless Technology magazine. It offers those working in or affiliated with the underground infrastructure construction sector an opportunity to share their opinions on the state of the industry.  For submission inquires, contact Sharon M. Bueno, editor, at sbueno@benjaminmedia.com.

Last Word: A Farewell from Mike Willmets
Michael J. Willmets
March 16, 2020
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Worker Health and Safety Must Be the Primary Concern on Every Construction Site
March 10, 2020
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Last Word: So, What Is your NAICS Code?
February 17, 2020
Last Word HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)
Last Word: Sustainable and Resilient Construction and Infrastructure Management
February 14, 2020
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Last Word – Following the Money May Lead to New Infrastructure Legislation
December 30, 2019
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Last Word: Building a Better Canada by Supporting a Diverse...

Construction is one of the largest economic sectors in Canada, driven in part by the global demand for natural resources...

December 3, 2019
Last Word The 2015 Pipe Selection Survey
Last Word: Trust Your Engineers to Choose the Right Project...

We must think creatively to find the right solutions, but being creative doesn’t mean being cheap or cutting corners....

November 12, 2019
Last Word Lead Pipe
Last Word – Lead Service Line Replacement Programs: Are We...

The adverse health impacts of lead in drinking water has been well understood for over three decades. The recent lead cr...

October 22, 2019
Last Word WEF Stormwater Institute
MS4 Survey Reveals Stormwater Program Gaps and Opportunities

Stormwater is the only growing source of water pollution in many waterways across the United States. With urban populati...

October 4, 2019
Last Word Suicide Prevention Poster
Last Word: Suicide Prevention in Construction: The Next Dimension of...

Over the past 25 years, a focus on improved safety practices and attention to training and prevention have reduced the r...

August 28, 2019
Last Word
Trenchless Call for Action: Trenchless Technology in Plumbing Codes

Long ago the phrase “trenchless technology” was coined to describe methods that allow for the reconstruction...

July 26, 2019
Last Word CONTECH Monroe County DOT
Last Word: When Is it Too Late for a Reline

When a culvert or storm sewer reaches the end of its useful service life, the option to excavate and replace is commonpl...

June 26, 2019
Last Word Current Clay Pipe Installation
The Rediscovery of Vitrified Clay Pipe

Municipalities across the country are rediscovering the value of the material properties of Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP). A...

May 30, 2019
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Last Word: Setting the Record Straight about HDD Drilling Fluid

The increase in oil and gas exploration has been a great boom for North America and has helped lead the U.S. to energy i...

May 2, 2019
Last Word Oregon Avenue NW Sewer Rehabilitation
Last Word: Construct Water Infrastructure Projects Right the First Time

One unifying factor for both the general public, but also for many of us who vote for, manage and design infrastructure ...

April 12, 2019
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Last Word: Know What’s Below

On a typical day, how often do you make use of buried utilities? Even before you leave for work your alarm clock goes of...

March 4, 2019
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Last Word: Value of Industry-University Collaborative Research

Traditionally, research conducted at many Universities falls under the category of fundamental research, which is primar...

January 29, 2019
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Last Word: Q&A with NAWC CEO Robert Powelson

Editor’s note — Our sister publication Water Finance & Management sat down with new president and CEO of...

January 3, 2019
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Last Word: Time to Start Recycling for Research

As I was moderating a session at a trenchless rehab seminar, it became obvious that most research and development in our...

December 19, 2018
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Last Word: How Not to Get Caught with Your Valves...

Asset management can be a gradual process, but condition assessment requires more than a superficial scan of system comp...

November 13, 2018
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