Westlake Pipe & Fittings Sees Bright Future for PVC and Trenchless Technology
Westlake Pipe & Fittings has found true success in manufacturing polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC) pipe and fittings for the trenchless industry in North America.
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PPI Releases New Installation Guide for PE4710 Pipe
The new guide was developed by the Municipal Advisory Board (MAB), and published with the help of the members of the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI).
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2024 Horizontal Directional Drilling Guide
Download the 2024 HDD Guide for expert insights, essential specs, and the latest trends driving the HDD sector.
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Stantec Providing Construction Management Services for Lynchburg CSO Program
Stantec is continuing its partnership with the City of Lynchburg, Virginia, in the City’s efforts to reduce combined sewer overflows.
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ITpipes Secures $20M to Transform Water Infrastructure Management
With this investment, ITpipes will accelerate innovation for municipalities, ensuring continued growth and enhanced client offerings.
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McElroy Receives OSHA SHARP Certification
On July 15, 2024, McElroy was recognized for its commitment to workplace safety and its participation in the OSHA Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
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Vacuum Truck Rentals Announces Promotions, New Hires
Vacuum Truck Rentals, the largest specialty vacuum truck rental house in the United States, has announced several key promotions and new hires.
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Vacuum Truck Rentals Converts Fleet to Vacall Units
Vacuum Truck Rentals has converted its entire fleet of vacuum and jetting rental units to Vacall brand AllJetVac, AllExcavate, AllJet and AllVac machines.
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Canadian Pipeliners Meet in Niagara Falls
The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada (PLCAC) held its 70th Annual General Meeting & Convention May 12-16 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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PipeSense Leak Detection Technologies Safeguard High Consequence Areas
PipeSense has deployed its PipeGuard leak detection system and its PipeTest services to several essential sites throughout the Permian Basin.
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Stuck In the Face of Hard Rock: The ROCKWYRM Air Hammer Gets the Job Done
When drillers face hard rock, having the right tooling makes all the difference. Recently, a crew in Lawrenceville, GA struggled to complete an installation of a water main under a highway. After several failed attempts and a looming deadline, they…
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Obituary: Tunneling, CIPP Pioneer Robert ‘Bob’ Affholder
Tunneling and trenchless rehabilitation pioneer Robert "Bob" Affholder passed away July 26, 2024.
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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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Safeguarding HDD Projects Through Vacuum Excavation Best Practices
As HDD projects become more prevalent for installing utilities in congested urban areas, vacuum excavation plays a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient operations.
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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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Know Your HDD Solids Content
Different Non-soluable Solids Impact Directional Drilling Fluid Differently The fundamental rule for trenchless excavation is that you can only mine as fast as you can remove the cuttings. Drill fluid is the conveyor removing excavated solids and…
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Tech Forum – Daily Safety & Maintenance Tips for Vacuum Excavators
Vacuum excavators have earned the reputation of being a safe alternative to traditional methods of exposing buried utilities in the underground construction industry. Consistent execution of maintenance tasks is key to achieving optimal production.…
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Product Showcase – Brawo Systems UVPox US
After years of intensive development work, Brawo Systems launched the new BRAWO UVPox US light-curing epoxy resin in the United States. Together with the BRAWOLINER, BRAWO UVPox US fits positively in the old pipe so that there is basically no annular…
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Product Showcase – Studson Accessories Combat the Effects of Hot Weather
Studson, a leader in above-the-neck personal protection innovation, released new accessories for industrial workers to help combat the effects of hot weather and sun. The SHK-1 Neck Shade is a purpose-built, lightweight neck shade that easily attaches to…
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Product Showcase – Indco Quic Mixer MVS-Q
Indco Quic Mixers provide a portable, lightweight solution for mixing materials in 5-gallon pails. The newest model in the Indco Quic Mixer product line, the MVS-Q, features variable speed control from 35-1,750 rpm. A ring mount provides a low center of…
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