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Making a start
It is interesting to read Niranjan Swarup’s article (p6) on his blueprint for the advancement of trenchless education and training in India Full story...CATT conference in the bag
The Centre for the Advancement of Trenchless Technologies (CATT) will host the Underground Infrastructure Research (UIR) International Conference on June 5-6 Full story...
A roadmap for no-dig education
Niranjan Swarup of IndSTT argues the need for structured training to fill gaps in Indian expertise Full story...
Quake city uses trenchless repairs
Christchurch, New Zealand, is carrying out repairs to its 100yr-old ovoid-shaped brick sewers which suffered extensive damage in the catastrophic earthquake of February 2011 Full story...Niagara Falls no-dig conference gearing up for June
Canada-based CATT will host the Underground Infrastructure Research international conference and road show in June Full story...Brazil No-Dig abstracts deadline extended
ISTT – which is co-organising the 30th International No-Dig 2012 event in Sao Paulo, Brazil – has extended the abstracts submission deadline Full story...Trenchless to the core
Mike Willmets discusses his career, the NASTT shows and the relationship with the Underground Construction Technology event. He talked to George Demetri Full story...NASTT abstracts deadline announced
The closing date for the submission of abstracts for the NASTT No-Dig Show next year is... Full story...
U Mole boosts vacuum excavation
U-Mole has introduced an MTS Suction Excavation unit that is claimed to extend the potential for using the equipment Full story...Akkerman to continue health and safety certification
Trenchless equipment maker Akkerman has received a recommendation for continued certification in Minnesota Full story...Mapping solution wins major award
At the recent Improvement and Efficiency South East annual awards, UK, an innovative underground mapping solution has won a major accolade Full story...
Effective on-grade boring
Greg Ehm offers auger-boring contractors some useful tips, emphasising the need to keep tolerances in check and understand the soil conditions Full story...Go to the show
A note on the recent NASTT event in Nashville and why shows of this nature are so important for the industry Full story...
Nashville No-Dig a new success for NASTT
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s No-Dig show in Nashville, US, heralded another success for the North American trenchless sector Full story...
Rock-bored sewer conquers Rideau
Luc Marineau, Jonathan Knoyle, Gerald Bauer & Stephen Forestell examine a complex under-river sewer crossing in an environmentally sensitive area Full story...Writing notes
Readers often ask about sending in articles to Trenchless World but what sort of information should be included? Full story...
New director for UK plastic pipe group
Caroline Ayres has been appointed director of the UK-based Plastics Pipes Group (PPG), part of the British Plastics Federation Full story...
Fresh signing at Akkerman
Chris Sivesind has joined the sales and marketing division of US-based pipe jack and tunnel equipment manufacturer Akkerman Full story...NASTT Nashville conference countdown begins
The countdown has begun for the North American Society for Trenchless Technology No-Dig conference and exhibition, to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Centre in Nashville, US Full story...Indian society ready to publish info manuals
In a bid to further promote trenchless technology on the sub-continent, the Indian Society for Trenchless Technology (IndSTT) is about to launch a series of guidelines and manuals Full story...New legislation to boost London no-dig?
Legislation currently being finalised in the UK could see trenchless works in London receive a boost if a new lane rental scheme is approved. Full story...UKSTT 2012 announces new sponsorship criteria
The United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology has modified the criteria under which companies can sponsor its annual awards dinner and ceremony Full story...McLaughlin employs strong-arm tactics
McLaughlin has introduced the Strong Arm – a heavy-duty, steel arm mounted on vacuum excavators to facilitate operation Full story...Carbon credits to advance trenchless cause
An article in the forthcoming January/February issue of Trenchless World will explain how a carbon protocol can prove no-dig's green credentials when compared to other methods Full story...Pump-maker gets new name
US-based pump manufacturer Godwin has announced that it is now called Xylem Dewatering Solutions Full story...
Trenchless partners sought for Indian broadband roll-out
Mumbai-based Reliance Industries is seeking expertise for India's mammoth broadband installation process Full story...Turkish trenchless on the rise
The success of the No Dig Turkey summit held in Istanbul recently is one indication that trenchless technology is at last taking off in Turkey Full story...UCT 2012 ready to showcase everything trenchless
Hailed as one of the biggest annual events in North America’s trenchless calendar, UCT 2012 is preparing for lift-off in Texas Full story...Jacobs Associates acquires geo-engineering office
US-based Jacobs Associates announced recently that it had acquired the Walnut Creek, CA, branch office of GeoEngineers Full story...New chairman for UK wastewater body
A St Gobain director has been elected chairman of the Society of British Water and Wastewater Industries (SBWWI) Full story...Mears Group at UCT
There will be over 130 exhibitors at this year’s UCT in San Antonio - Mears Group will be among them Full story...Thank you to all our readers
As the last issue of Trenchless World for 2012 goes to press, we would like to take the oppor-tunity to thank our readers for their continuing loyalty and useful comments, many of which have helped to improve this magazine Full story...WEFTEC deadline looms
Organisers of the WEFTEC 2012 water-quality event, to be held in New Orleans, US, on September 29 to October 3, 2012, have issued a call for session proposals and abstracts for receipt by December 1, 2011 Full story...
Blackburn cleans up its water
Pilot-guided auger boring is being used in Blackburn, UK, to construct new sewers that are designed to improve water quality, writes Ian Clarke Full story...
Ready to conquer the underground
A preview of some of the exhibitors at Underground Construction Technology, the exposition for all things trenchless, to be held in San Antonio, US, on January 24-26, 2012 Full story...Education - a key for trenchless
Colin Tickle outlines some recent UKSTT initiatives, including the emphasis on education, knowledge-sharing and enhancing skills Full story...
Novel solutions
Guided auger boring is becoming a means of solving challenging engineering problems, says Nick Sheehan Full story...
SBU digs into Afghan airfield
In punishing temperatures above 38°C and located in an active war zone, a Robbins motorised, small boring unit (SBU-M) recently completed a 128m crossing under a runway at Bagram Air Force base in Afghanistan Full story...Training for trenchless
Former ISTT chairman Dec Downey discusses some recent training initiatives that have taken place globally Full story...
Leading from the front
The first use of Front Steer technology in the US is highlighted in this case study of a bore at a university, which was undertaken under challenging conditions Full story...
Free database of UK underground assets
A new record-sharing service about to be launched in the UK will give municipalities and contractors free access to an online database of underground assets and utility plans Full story...
No-Dig South Africa conference off to flying start
Pretoria saw the first ever No Dig South Africa event, held at the CSIR International Convention Centre on August 23-24 Full story...New Vermeer dealership in Sweden
Vermeer Viking, a new, authorised and independent Vermeer dealer, has begun operations in Sweden Full story...Video guide to improve utility surveys
UK-based The Survey Association (TSA) has unveiled a new video guide to promote its ‘Essential Guide to Utility Surveys’ Full story...Intelligent Trench wins prestigious H&S award
The UK’s Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation has awarded the Health & Safety at Work award to the Intelligent Trench (IT) underground mapping solution Full story...More courses, more training
Distance learning and other training courses are needed in the trenchless sector. But what courses should be provided and what is being done about the situation? Full story...Think tank aims to reduce UK utility strikes
Unintended strikes on underground utilities are dreaded by many trenchless contractors. So the establishment of a new UK think-tank to tackle the lack of information-sharing across industry sectors will be welcomed by many Full story...Brisbane no-dig event ready to roll
Brisbane's No-Dig Down Under 2011 event will be held on October 3-6 2011 Full story...UKSTT award winners announced
The UK Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT) held its annual awards celebration in Birmingham recently. And the winners were... Full story...NASTT calls for 2012 papers
NASTT call for conference papers: time is running out Full story...Akkerman unveils used tool web page
US-based trenchless equipment manufacturer Akkerman has announced the launch of its new ‘Used Equipment Sales’ web page, offering pre-owned equipment for final sale from its rental and lease fleet Full story...Locator aids trackside work
An updated version of Easy Locator from Sweden-based Mala Geoscience, has been designed to eliminate the risk of users hitting buried utilities such as power lines, gas and water pipes – traditionally an occupational hazard for rail workers Full story...
UKSTT honours trenchless achievements
At its annual awards celebration in Birmingham, UK, the UK Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT) rewarded the excellence shown by the UK's no-dig sector Full story...
NASTT calls for 2012 papers
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology has issued a call for abstracts for its 2012 No-Dig Show, being held in Nashville, Tennessee on March 11-15 Full story...J Murphy & Son set to expand into Australia
J Murphy & Sons has signed an agreement with Brisbane-based Pipe & Civil, which will see Murphy expanding its activities into Australia. Full story...Anything but dead
George Demetri on how he used to have a rather jaundiced view of trade shows...until he attended NASTT's No-Dig Washington. Full story...SASTT plans first showcase
The South African Society for Trenchless Technology (SASTT) has confirmed that the No-Dig South Africa trenchless event will take place in Pretoria in August this year. Full story...New website for PVC trade body
A new website has been launched by the US-based, not-for-profit, PVC Pipe Association. Full story...
NASTT contemplates No-Dig Washington success
With last week’s NASTT No-Dig show in Washington, US, now officially over, organisers will this week begin to analyse visitor numbers and other data to gauge the success of the show Full story...No Dig Berlin ready to roll
The 29th International No Dig world congress and exhibition will be held in Berlin, Germany, between May 2-5 Full story...IndSTT gears up for Bhopal seminar
The Indian Society for Trenchless Technology (IndSTT) has announced a two-day seminar to be held in Bhopal on April 10-11 Full story...Problems but no-dig marches on
The problems in Japan could have an effect on business confidence around the world. Is this a good time to leap into the trenchless sector and if so, what should contractors look out for? Full story...Northeast Trenchless Association elects board members
Following its recent annual meeting, the Northeast Trenchless Association (NTA) in the US announced the election of new board members Full story...Guided flood control
Guided auger boring has been used to install a 300mm-diameter sewer pipe beneath a busy street in Blackburn, Lancashire. Ian Clarke reports Full story...
Business augurs well for contractors
Greg Ehm looks at some of the practical and technical considerations for potential auger-boring contractors Full story...
Western innovation
Trenchless World looks at four recent, technically diverse sewage, gas and water projects Full story...
Akkerman donates kit for NASTT Education Fund auction
Akkerman has donated trenchless equipment to raise money for NASTT’s 10th Annual Educational Fund Auction during the No-Dig 2011 show in Washington Full story...Multi-trenchless contract win for Murphy Pipelines
London-based civil engineering contractor Murphy Pipelines has been awarded a multi-million contract to install a steel pipeline across a rural part of northwest England Full story...A needless death
A company has become the first in the UK to be prosecuted under the new offence of ‘corporate manslaughter’ following the death of a young geologist Full story...
A Capitol affair
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s 20th annual No-Dig show will be held on March 27-31 in Washington DC. Here we review a selection of exhibitors Full story...Forthcoming trenchless events
A selection of key trenchless events in 2011 and beyond Full story...Hiting the right spot
A new underground mapping tool could make documenting and accessing buried utilities less of a hit-and-miss affair for contractors. Full story...Raising competency standards
Ian Clarke looks at how to obtain objective comparisons of contractors’ competencies Full story...FrontSteer named TW Product of the Year 2010
Bohrtec’s FrontSteer technology has been awarded the Trenchless World Product of the Year 2010 accolade Full story...Recent product launches
Two instrument and measuring equipment manufacturers in the trenchless sector have launched some interesting products Full story...Clean water woes
Clean water is taken for granted, but for how long, given that much of the water infrastructure in the developed world is either crumbling, leaking or corroding? Full story...Houston, we have the answer
Here is a selection of exhibitors taking the stage at Underground Construction Technology in Houston, US, on January 25-27 2011 Full story...Music to the ears
The economic downturn that has shrouded the developed world, plus the high levels of state debt have resulted in the British Government instigating some of the deepest financial cuts that the UK economy has seen in decades. And it looks like things might get worse before they get better. Full story...
McElroy launches butt-fusion tester
McElroy has launched the In-Field Tensile Tester, which, it claims, can be used to test high-density polyethylene (HDPE) butt-fusion joins in the field quickly and accurately. Full story...
A solid case for separation
Maryam Delavarian looks at the science of drilling fluid solids separation with reference to Germany-based ITE’s latest systems Full story...
Guided auger boring advances
Gregor Nieder of Bohrtec Microtunnelling Systems reports on the new variations possible in guided auger boring Full story...
Going live at Stoneleigh
No-Dig Live 2010, the UK’s principal trenchless event to be held at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry, on October 5-7, is looking like it will be the best-ever UK trenchless show. Full story...New Kansas college offers underground technology training
The Kansas Institute of Underground Technology (KIUT)has been launched to offer professional and program certificate training in underground construction. Full story...
Going live at Stoneleigh
No-Dig Live 2010 – the tenth occurrence of this important UK trenchless event – will be held at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry, UK, on October 5-7. Here follows a brief look at selected exhibitors Full story...
Auger system crosses motorway the hard way
Ian Clarke reports on the restricted working space at a motorway crossing and the pilot auger bore solution devised Full story...
No-Dig Live a litmus test for UK trenchless fortunes
Having been in the doldrums for the past 18 months, the fortunes of the UK’s trenchless sector may have at last turned the tide as interest in the No-Dig Live event to be held on October 5-7 has reached unprecedented levels. Full story...PPE seals five-year accord with Lanes Group
Performance Pump & Equipment (PPE), one of the UK’s largest independent pump equipment companies, has announced a ‘long-term, strategic partnership’ with Lanes Group, the largest independent drain specialist in the UK Full story...Caterpillar acquires geophysical specialist
Caterpillar has acquired New York-based Underground Imaging Technologies (UIT), a specialist in geophysical technology and services Full story...Geospatial fills key positions
Pittsburgh-based Geospatial Holdings has made three new appointments at senior executive level, all concerned with business development Full story...
Pumping up the advance
Stephanie Hassler, Mike Delsingaro and Mike Ramos of Godwin Pumps outline some of the latest developments in bypass pumping Full story...Are the Chinese next in line?
Canada has emerged as a major force in developing new technologies for pipeline assessment and rehabilitations, says Jon Boon of CHKSTT, and asks are the Chinese poised to do the same? Full story...
West London gas line wins green award
A gas pipeline installation project in west London, which includes 28 auger bores, eight pipejacks and a segmentally-lined TBM-driven tunnel, has been awarded a 2010 CEEQUAL ‘Excellent’ Award for environmental and sustainability performance Full story...New UK pipeline standard unveiled
A newly-launched standard for pipelines has been hailed as a ‘great advance’ that will help engineers understand the concepts behind the structural design of buried pipelines. Full story...Locating gains ground
Rob Trefz explains the grounding basics required for successful locating Full story...
UK trenchless out in force at Awards
The UKSTT’s (United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology) annual awards presentation, held recently, proved to be an excellent showcase for the UK’s trenchless industry. Full story...Innovation is the answer
Most of the news this month relates to new products that are innovative and will help to broaden the scope and appeal of trenchless technology Full story...
ICUEE names new event president
Organisers of ICUEE – the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition – have announced that Chris Brahler (right), president and CEO of Illinois-based TT Technologies, will be chairman of the next ICUEE exposition to be held in Louisville, Kentucky on October 4-6, 2011 Full story...
Bohrtec claims 'milestone' in guided auger boring
Bohrtec has launched its patented Front Steer technology that it claims allows guided auger boring to be used in non-displaceable ground (SPT >35) and in rock with a strength up to 10MPa Full story...Learning lessons
According to the UK-based Survey Association (TSE), accidental strikes on buried utilities cause 12 deaths every year in the UK and over 6,000 serious injuries. Full story...No slow for no-dig innovation
Companies working in the trenchless sector are continuing to bring new ideas to the fore, writes Iowa-based Kelly Moore Full story...Introducing the health check
In the first of our new 'Industry Pulse' series, Trenchless World poses topical questions on trenchless to our invited panel Full story...Good thinking outside Boxtel
Pilot auger boring rescues a flood-prone area outside a small Dutch town, writes SiteTec’s Dion de Groot Full story...
New guidance note for utility surveys
A new guidance note on Utility Surveys which includes detailed notes for specifying has been produced by the UK-based Survey Association (TSA) Full story...Frank Canon honoured
Frank Canon of Baroid has become the fifth recipient of the Northeast Trenchless Association’s Founders’ Award. Full story...
Exhibitors gear up for Bauma
Carly Lovejoy looks at some of the products that will be showcased at Bauma 2010 Full story...
Along the right lines
Rob Trefz, director of locating technology at US-based RIDGID, outlines some basic principles concerned with the location of underground circuits Full story...
Herrenknecht loses key board member
Werner Suhm, a member of Herrenknecht’s management team since 1986, has left the company. A company statement said he was largely responsible for Herrenknecht becoming a global force in utility tunnelling. Full story...Publish and be glad
Another year and another opportunity for the trenchless industry to lift itself above the gloom that has engulfed it these past 12 months. Full story...Cues
Cues flyeye pipeline inspection and evaluation system uses a combination of laser profiling, underwater sonar profiling and high-resolution HD TV imaging. Full story...Godwin Pumps
Godwin Pumps, manufacturer and supplier of Dri-Prime automatic self-priming pumps, will be showcasing the latest addition to its Heidra range – the 100mm HS103 hydraulic-powered submersible pump. Full story...Aries Industries
Aries Industries designs, builds and delivers custom pipeline inspection and rehabilitation systems. Full story...Merry Christmas and no worries.
It’s the end of another year, but many in the trenchless sector will be pleased to see the back of this one, which is not surprising Full story...Tunnelling complete on Prairie Waters
BTrenchless recently completed about 1,280m of tunnels and bores for the US$754 million Prairie Waters project in Aurora, Colorado Full story...Akkerman
Akkerman has grown to be a major supplier of pipe jacking equipment in North America. Full story...Thompson Pump
At UCT 2010, Thompson Pump will be promoting a new product - its 4JSVC-EBS-40 Enviroprime Pump Full story...
On an upward curve
Carly Lovejoy looks at a range of trenchless projects from the last 12 months Full story...Suitable for trenchless?
How do you map for trenchless suitability in order to assess risk and remove geological uncertainty from bore planning and bidding? George H. Davis, a geologist with the Missouri Department of Transportation, explains Full story...
Trenchless for sale or rent
John Rafferty, marketing and field services co-ordinator at California-based TRIC Tools, reports on the rental side of the trenchless sector Full story...Stemming the flow
Utility company National Grid is leading the way in the UK by employing keyhole trenchless technology to minimise inconvenience Full story...Presentation ideas invited for 2010 Pipeline Technology Conference
The 5th Pipeline Technology Conference (PTC - April 19-20 2010) is inviting presentation proposals on all aspects surrounding pipeline systems. Full story...Tackling freeway woes
A tricky operation to install a surface-water outfall pipe beneath a motorway in Essex, England, was recently completed using the pilot bore technique Full story...Are you ready for 2010?
Starting January 2010, Trenchless World will be giving its readers the chance to promote their projects in our ‘Project 2010’ feature. Projects can be recently completed or near completion. Full story...Enter Project 2010
As part of TW’s plans to report such achievements in 2010, we are launching a new series that will feature the most interesting project submitted by readers each month Full story...UCT 2010 preparing for Florida lift-off
Billed as the largest underground infrastructure event of 2010, the Underground Construction Technologuy Conference & Exhibition will be held in Tampa, Florida, US on January 19-21 Full story...ICUEE gearing up for Louisville show
ICUEE – the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition – will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, US, on October 6-8, 2009 Full story...What's New: SubSurface Instruments
SubSurface Instruments has launched the Innspector 07 – a lightweight, hand-held locator designed to detect buried pipes, cables and objects made of virtually anything, whether clay, metal, plastic or concrete Full story...Turning on a new axis
Most readers of this magazine will be aware that trenchless techniques can offer considerable cost, time and environmental benefits when compared to open cut methods. But in some cases, combining pin-point accuracy with productivity has been difficult to achieve Full story...What's New: American Augers boosts line of maxi rigs
US-based American Augers has hailed a new era in track-driven directional drilling with the recent addition of the DD-440T to its maxi-rig product line Full story...
Pilot bore premieres in Washington
One of the first pilot tube projects in Washington State, US, has been completed by Trenchless Construction Services of Arlington, WA, in the small logging town of Sedro-Wooley Full story...What's new
Trenchless World reviews some of the new products and innovations in the mailbox Full story...Robbins small borer breaks record in Kentucky
Hard-rock auger bore of 107m in 35 days smashes record by just 300mm for trenchless boring in the 1.4m-diameter class Full story...Vermeer turns on a new axis
Laser-guided boring system aimed at trenchless installation of water and sewer lines unveiled via international webinar Full story...ISO 9001 for American Augers
American Augers achieves ISO 9001 certification for numerous aspects of its design, production and distribution operations. Full story...Gulf conference
Abu Dhabi will host the Second Annual Trenchless Technology Summit on June 7-10 at the Hilton Hotel. Robert Stein, chief executive of S&P Consult GmbH, will chair it. Full story...Maintaining 0.001% of line and grade
Rob Foster of American Augers reports on a difficult auger boring job where securing the pit and providing an adequate base slab was as crucial as maintaining strict line and grade accuracy Full story...
Awards reveal UK no-dig sector is thriving
Anyone wanting an idea of the state of UK trenchless technology would have left the UK Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT) annual dinner and awards ceremony in Birmingham, England, last month on a pretty upbeat note. Full story...Overcoming the challenge
Hard rock is a tough challenge for auger-boring contractors. Thankfully, their task has been made easier by the introduction of the disc cutterhead. This is a smaller version of the tool used on large-diameter tunnelling machines. Full story...Making the grade
Quebec contractor Nella Drilling recently completed a rail crossing at a 16° or 28% grade, which is, by far, the steepest angle at which the machinery has been used. “There were many challenges; for example, we had to hold back the casing and augers so they wouldn’t slide down the hill, but we were successful and finished the project on time,” says Gill Tardif, general manager for Nella Drilling. Previous projects using SBU-As on steep inclines have not exceeded 20% grade. Full story...READ THE LATEST PRINT EDITION:
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