Special Report: Manhole Rehabilitation
What’s Inside: The 2024 Manhole Rehabilitation Special Report offers an in-depth exploration of the critical role of manhole maintenance in preserving sewer system integrity. It highlights common challenges such as inflow & infiltration, structural…
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PipeLive Rehab Coming in 2025
Benjamin Media Inc. is excited to introduce its latest trenchless event: PipeLive Rehab!
Read MoreSpecial Report: Critical Infrastructure Maintenance — Pumping Strategies for Facilities
Effective pump management is essential for maintaining the integrity of both underground infrastructure and facility systems. This special report examines innovative strategies and best practices for addressing complex pumping challenges in sewer…
Read MoreSpecial Report: Trenchless Pipe Materials
Concrete, concrete pressure pipe, ductile iron, fiberglass-reinforced, HDPE, polymer concrete, PVC, steel, vitrified clay — these materials are all commonly chosen for today’s trenchless projects. Selecting the right pipe for your project, whether it…
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CGA Publishes 2023 DIRT Report
The DIRT Report provides a comprehensive analysis of damages to buried infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada.
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Maxliner: The Leader in Trenchless Lateral and Vertical CIPP Rehab Systems
Maxliner Presents The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Solution, Using Best-In-Class Materials And Exceptionally Dependable Equipment. Delivering all you need to succeed with end-to-end small diameter lining solutions, MaxLiner offers a complete line-up of…
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Special Report: Protecting North America’s Water Infrastructure
This Special Report takes a closer look at the urgent issue of corrosion control across North America’s water systems. With water main breaks on the rise and aging wastewater treatment facilities becoming costly to maintain, it’s clear that proactive…
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PWSA’s Trenchless Success Drives Reliability Mission
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) is using state-of-the-art renewal systems to upgrade its existing water system pipeline infrastructure.
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How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your HDD Job
You’ve heard it said many times – use the right tool for the job. This phrase could not be more apropos when it comes to horizontal directional drilling. In this article we will take a quick look at how to determine what equipment and tooling is best…
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How to know when it’s time to replace your HDD Drill Pipe
Drill pipe is the most expensive wear part on any horizontal directional drill and there are many important factors to take into consideration when in the market for new pipe. We are going to examine how to know when it’s the right time to purchase new…
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How and Why to Perform a Downhole Frequency Change in HDD
With the ever-changing landscape of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and the contractors constantly being asked to provide more; being able to conduct a downhole change quickly and reliably is imperative. The old days of running single frequency…
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How to Minimize Social & Economic Costs while Sliplining
With an estimated yearly market of over $7.1 Billion USD in 2023, sewer and water districts are taking a closer look at sliplining to replace the vast amount of aging underground infrastructure. While sliplining is one of the oldest and simplest forms of…
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A New Method to Keep your Bore on Target
A new technology arrived in 2023 for the trenchless industry “The Casing Compass”. The casing compass was born out of necessity when a bore contractor was faced with a 660 foot bore at 10% uphill grade. Although water levels give accurate readings,…
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How to Create a Proposed HDD Bore Plan
Preplanning is used in all aspects of the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) process. Whether it is planning the jobsite layout or the restoration, there should be a plan for it. One area that is commonly overlooked is creating a rod-by-rod bore plan.…
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How to Reduce Pipe Installation Damage On HDDs
New Horizons = New Threats = New Solutions Trenchless construction allows for pipe to be installed in areas never before possible! But when the pipe is dragged through inaccessible terrain, unforeseen consequences may arise. Over and over we see pipe…
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How to Mark Utilities with GPR or a Pipe and Cable Locator
Traditional utility marking activity involves a utility locate technician placing the appropriate APWA color code paint on the ground in some form whether paint, flags, or otherwise. Detection of utilities with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Pipe and…
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How to Know When Hydro Excavation is not the Best Option – The Dos and Don’ts
Hydro excavation is a great tool for daylighting and safe digging but it’s not always the right decision. Circumstances, surroundings, and a number of other factors can all come into play. Here are several things to keep in mind. 1. Large scale…
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How to Choose The Right Tooling For Your Crossing
Tooling choice is a key decision when planning an upcoming auger boring crossing. With a plethora of varying ground conditions, and multiple different styles of cutting heads; how does one make the right choice? Let’s break it down! Dirt Dirt can be…
Read MoreSolids Control in Drilling Operations: Maximizing Efficiency and Sustainability
In the ever-evolving world of drilling, where costs of drilling fluids and their disposal continue to rise, solids control has emerged as a critical and enduring concern. The primary objective is clear: maximize the use of drilling fluid while minimizing…
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Segmental PVC Pipe Supports Solution for More Resilient Wastewater System Reconstruction After Major Hurricane
Ultimately, segmental C900 Certa-Lok® RJ PVC pipe from Westlake Pipe & Fittings was chosen as the optimal solution offering the cartridge assembly option
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