For the past 20 years, I have been lucky enough to participate actively in the development and commercialization of a new approach to re-building aging water mains. Largely used for the rehabilitation of sewer pipes, there was no equivalent cured-in-place … Read More
The development of trenchless technology to rehabilitate existing underground infrastructure with minimal disruption to surface traffic, business, and other activities has left a lasting impact on the construction and civil engineering industries. As the name denotes, trenchless technology requires few … Read More
Specialist contractor BTrenchless’ field crew set up its Akkerman microtunnel boring machine and took the office staff on a tour of the machine, teaching them about the multistep process. The opportunity was supported by the North American Society for Trenchless … Read More
The LT-20PRO has been designed to provide the storage, electrical power and air supply needed for lateral lining operations and offers installers a customisable layout to tailor the trailer to their unique needs. Base models of the trailer feature insulated … Read More
Coliban Water has renewed 580 m of water main at a cost of AU$135,000 across five locations in Cohuna, Victoria as part of its ongoing water mains renewal program. Coliban Water Manager Infrastructure Corey Bourne said that mains are routinely … Read More
The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) has extended the deadline for submissions for the No-Dig Awards to 20 July 2018. The ISTT’s No-Dig Awards will be awarded at the 36th annual International No-Dig Conference and Exhibition – this year hosted … Read More
The Louisiana Tech University Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) has received a $200,000 grant from the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) for the 2018-19 academic year. The grant will support the Trenchless Technology Center’s work by funding a comprehensive … Read More
The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) has awarded a comprehensive emissions study into cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) to the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University. The research project – which is Phase 2 of a larger study … Read More
The huge water infrastructure networks are now being frequently attended to update/detect any fallacies in the water infrastructure operation. Repair and maintenance of the ageing infrastructure is covered under critical tasks by the government despite its high costs. The repair … Read More
U.S. and Canadian officials are negotiating an end to a 16-year legal battle over a Missouri River water project in North Dakota, though the state of Missouri also has a stake and isn’t part of the discussions. Court documents filed … Read More
CIPP, is one of several pipe rehabilitation methods referred to as Trenchless Technologies. It is an approved method and preferred method to rehabilitating cracked, broken and failed sanitary or storm sewer pipes. Lining is less expensive and more efficient than … Read More
The Mount Washington Community Development Corporation kicked off its May public forum will a presentation from Daniel Duffy and Rachael Rampa concerning the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s (PWSA) Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Mr. Duffy explained the program started last year as a … Read More
