SprayWall®: Reinforcing Underground Infrastructure with Unmatched Strength
In the trenchless technology industry, finding a rehabilitation solution that offers ease of installation and exceptional structural integrity is paramount. For three decades, Sprayroq’s SprayWall structural lining system has stood out as the…
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Air Offers Cost Savings and Jobsite Versatility to Vacuum Excavating
These are some of the primary considerations on every construction and maintenance project when selecting an arsenal productive equipment. And they are just a few of the reasons why more contractors and municipalities now rely on compressed air vacuum…
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Case Study: Project delays in Lawrenceville, GA Water Main Installation
Stuck In the Face of Hard Rock: The ROCKWYRM Air Hammer Gets the Job Done In a growing suburb of Atlanta, a residential development project hit unexpected rock when attempting to install a 16” steel casing for a water main beneath the highway. After two…
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VERIFY CALLED-IN LOCATES WITH A UTILITY LOCATOR
With the demand for faster data speeds increasing, more utility lines are going from overhead to underground. This has led to a lot of underground congestion, weaving new lines through crowded utility rights-of-way. Because of this, horizontal…
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HDD TRAINING CAN HELP ADDRESS LABOR ISSUES
As horizontal directional drilling (HDD) continues to be in high demand, there simply aren’t enough experienced drillers available to keep up. Many contractors promote laborers from within their ranks or hire novice operators and train them for…
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RITTER COMPANY CHOSE MORE UNDERGROUND EXPERTISE
Investing in the latest equipment technology and providing top-notch customer service gives Brookville, Ohio-based Ritter Company a competitive edge in the utility installation market. The company was an early adopter of horizontal directional drill…
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Helping operators elevate their game
It takes a certain kind of commitment to make things happen on a jobsite. There are obstacles to avoid. Deadlines to meet. Challenges to overcome. Operators must get their work done with precision and efficiency. It takes focus, skill, dedication, and…
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Introducing the Kondex Drill DefenderTM cobble bits and housings
The KO Punch for Cobble and More Whether you’re dealing with cobble, stone, sand, sandstone, or a mix of soil, Kondex Drill DefenderTM cobble bits and housings are your solution to get in, get out, and get onto the next job! Our HDD components feature…
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Product of the Month: Surface to Surface M2-TR Mixer
Introducing the M2-TR Compact with a Flexible Set-Up You suggested, we listened. Now with a Hopper Table and “Off the Ground” Riser. This 2” bentonite mixer will “fit” almost anywhere. The same renowned mixing ability as our larger units, just a…
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Innovation of Month: Sprayroq SprayWall
ClientUtility located in North-Eastern Florida SituationEarly in 2020, a project was identified through a utility’s engineering department for seven severely deteriorated manholes in the area. The initial capital-improvements-funded project called for…
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Why Bond Strength Matters when Sealing and Lining Vertical Buried Assets
Applied Polymer Lining – Why Bond Strength Matters When a true monolithic watertight solution for vertical structures is required, it is important to select a technology that is bonded. Vertical structures would include assets such as manholes, wet…
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Distinctions Between Vertical Structures and Horizontal Structures for Effective I&I Abatement
When addressing inflow and infiltration (I&I), the first critical phase entails a comprehensive condition assessment to gain insights into the impact of corrosion and leaks within the system. Whether proactively managing an I&I abatement…
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I&I Entering Vertical Structures – Its Impact and Solution
An Introduction to I&I Most buried underground assets within the sanitary sewer collection system are concrete, brick, or some form of masonry. A simplified way to visualize concrete within collection systems is to envision it as a buried…
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MAXimize LED Light Cure capabilities: Introducing GhostLiner ™ – the first transparent, lateral CIPP liner
GhostLiner becomes transparent during wet-out, reduces UV cure times by up to 50% and delivers superior physical properties: GhostLiner is a uniquely manufactured synthetic fiber felt with a TPU coating specifically designed to maximize LED…
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Applied Felt’s EnviroCure ® – Your Answer to CIPP Styrene Emissions
Sewer Technologies in Ontario, Canada had two projects lining culverts that required sensitivity to the natural wildlife. One culvert was a very old 36” diameter CSP pipe that was heavily corroded through-out, leaving it structurally unsound, and…
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Halting Infiltration in CA City Calls for Right Equipment and Team
Groundwater infiltration is a challenge facing many municipalities across the nation. A costly problem that can lead to increased flow, treatment costs and negative environmental impacts, groundwater infiltration refers to the slow seepage of groundwater…
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Capturing High Quality Video Underground Starts with Choosing the Right Inspection Camera
The good news when shopping for the right sewer inspection camera is that you have choices. The bad news is that you have many factors to consider to make sure you pick the right camera for your needs. We’ve summarized some of the questions you should…
Read MoreRecognizing Women in Trenchless, Cori Criss
Cori Criss President, ITpipes Cori Criss is a senior entrepreneurial executive with more than 25 years of experience in the infrastructure data management industry. Cori is the President of ITpipes, a renowned software company specializing in…
Read MoreRecognizing Women in Trenchless, Charlotte Colorito
Charlotte Colorito Senior Product Engineer, Super Products Charlotte Colorito noted that, “Unfortunately, there is no exciting backstory to how I decided to enter the engineering field. It all came down to excelling at and an appreciation for math and…
Read MoreRecognizing Women in Trenchless, Lisa Pike
Lisa Pike Sr. Project Manager, Clearwater Municipal Services Lisa Pike began her trenchless career in 2006 working as a field technician performing fog testing and MH inspections for D.M. Robichaud Associates Ltd (DMR). With her new-found…
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