ISTT Announces 5-Year Strategic Plan

The new five-year strategic plan by the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) centers on the message, “Connecting Trenchless Across the World.”

As the industry faces mounting infrastructure demands for new installations and renewals, this plan sets a path for sustainable growth and professional development. It also focuses on global leadership. It serves as a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen our global network. Furthermore, it fosters innovation and advocates for trenchless technology as the standard method for underground infrastructure.

The ISTT looks forward to delivering the plan for the benefit of the organization and the industry.

The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to position trenchless solutions as a global standard for underground infrastructure. With projected market growth exceeding $26 billion USD by 2030, driven by technologies like horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and pipe relining, ISTT aims to harness this momentum. They will do so through innovation, collaboration and capacity building.

Key Focus Areas

• Members – Expand affiliate membership, enhance benefits, and improve communication.
• Promotion – Strengthen ISTT’s brand, digital presence, and global advocacy through conferences and media.
• Training & Education – Establish a training unit, develop resources, and engage universities to build skilled professionals.
• Industry Best Practice – Promote awards, create global maps of standards and training programs, and provide tools for value delivery.
• A Sustainable Society – Ensure strong governance, financial stability, and strategic partnerships.

Guided by its vision to be the global connection for trenchless technology and mission to advocate trenchless as the standard method, ISTT will implement short-, mid-, and long-term initiatives. These include awareness campaigns, plan execution, and continuous review. Ethical, innovative, and inclusive values underpin this roadmap for sustainable industry growth.

SOURCE – ISTT

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