White Papers/Special Reports
In the last 15 years, the size of the hydro excavation industry has grown as utility owners and members of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) and the Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) push for safer digging around underground facilities. With this growth new and improved equipment has come in the way of the trucks themselves to the equipment – blowers, boilers, nozzles, etc. – on board. We’ve also witnessed the advent of dry suction (air) excavation for times when high pressure water can’t or shouldn’t be used, as well as machines capable of working both ways.
The United States and Canada experience 260,000 water main breaks annually, representing $2.6 billion in annual repair costs. This digital supplement exposes the financial impact of water main breaks while offering actionable solutions. A great resource for water and sewer utility owners who want to embrace proactive strategies that enhance the longevity and reliability of their systems.
The North American UV CIPP market is positioned for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, increased efficiencies, and expanding applications. While it currently represents a smaller portion of the market, experts predict substantial growth in the next five years, fueled by lower costs, faster cure times, and wider contractor adoption.
This Special Report highlights the critical role of manhole maintenance in preserving sewer system integrity. It addresses common issues such as inflow & infiltration, structural fatigue, and corrosion, while offering cost-effective and efficient trenchless methods for manhole rehabilitation.
Explore advanced pumping solutions for critical infrastructure and facility maintenance. This special report offers insights on optimizing sewer bypass operations, enhancing HVAC system efficiency, and mitigating sanitary sewer overflows. Equip yourself with the knowledge to tackle complex pumping challenges and improve infrastructure resilience.
Selecting the right pipe for sewer, water, gas, or telecom projects is essential to the design process. But how do you choose the best option? Start with this Special Report—it provides an overview of available materials to guide your selection.
2024 Pipe Relining Guide
Stay ahead in the trenchless technology industry with the 2024 Pipe Relining Guide—your go-to resource for mastering underground infrastructure rehabilitation. This comprehensive guide covers the latest methods, materials, and safety protocols for pipe relining, helping you minimize disruption, control costs, and ensure long-term performance.
Need to protect your water infrastructure from costly corrosion? Dive into this Special Report by Corrpro to learn how corrosion control and cathodic protection can extend the life of pipelines and water tanks. Discover expert solutions to prevent failures and keep your systems running smoothly for years to come.
Condition assessment is crucial for maintaining the integrity of water and wastewater infrastructure, preventing failures, and ensuring the continuous delivery of essential services. This special report highlights the diverse strategies and technologies being used across the industry to enhance infrastructure management.
Discover the urgent truth about our aging stormwater systems in our must-read Stormwater Special Report. Uncover how trenchless technology is revolutionizing infrastructure repair, preventing catastrophic failures, and ensuring public safety. Packed with expert insights and innovative solutions, this report is essential for anyone committed to resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
The HDD Guide provides readers a comprehensive look at the HDD industry to further their knowledge through a wide array of topics: drill rig and vacuum excavator specifications, design considerations, drill pipe, mud engineering, solids control, locating, tooling, plus 6 product directories.
Damage prevention is serious business for the utility construction industry. Through education, lobbying efforts and data tracking efforts, contractor trade groups are promoting the importance of safe digging practices. Manufacturers and software companies are updating existing technologies and developing new ones to improve damage prevention capabilities. This latest Special Report from Trenchless Technology magazine delves deeper into the topic of underground infrastructure damage prevention.
Most major cities in North America have a microtunneling project ongoing, recently completed or about to begin. The trenchless installation process is omnipresent as system owners look to install critical underground infrastructure in already congested corridors. To check the pulse of the industry, we’ve assembled this Special Report: Advancements in Microtunneling.
Thank you to our sponsors Hobas Pipe USA and Akkerman Inc. for making this report possible.