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Chemically restoring pipeline position

Current renewal methods for pipelines and culverts are very effective for pipe function decline and accident prevention, but offer little in the way of rehabilitating meandering and slacks of pipes. Continually expanding urbanisation means that restoring pipeline position using open cut methods has become less desirable, and as such has led to the development of new pipeline position restoration technologies, such as the chemical injection method.

The state of road gully sytems in Germany Part 2

Part one of this article (Trenchless International January 2010) introduced the approach to the survey on the state of the road gully systems in Germany, the data pool, as well as project-specific key figures in the first part of this publication. The second part of this article includes the results of questions concerning cleaning, inspection, leak tightness testing, requirements for rehabilitation and rehabilitation costs, as well as a summary of the results of the survey.

Colombian Society digs deep

A new Trenchless Technology Society has been established in Colombia. The Colombian Institute of Subterranean Infrastructure Technologies and Techniques will encourage the use of trenchless solutions in the vibrant capital Bogotá and throughout the South American country.

Pentagon engaged in underground mapping

Tue, 16 March 2010 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the United States Pentagon has launched a project to map the earth’s underground features using Trenchless Technology.

Hong Kong PolyU leads the way for trenchless R&D

Mon, 8 March 2010 Civil engineering experts at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a new trenchless system that is expected to further promote the application of Trenchless Technology in the region.

I love trenchless technology!

Mon, 1 March 2010 The Trenchless International team loves Trenchless Technology – do you? Here at Trenchless International we have a special affection for the trenchless industry all around the world. We are not just a magazine about the industry – we are a part of your industry.

Calculating the benefits of trenchless installation

Tue, 23 February 2010 A new web calculator has been developed to assist project managers decide which procedure is the most cost-effective for pipe installation.

TRB funds utility detection research

Mon, 22 February 2010 The US Transportation Research Board of the National Academies is providing $US1.6 million funding to go towards research to improve the detection of the position of underground utilities.

Outstanding support for International No-Dig 2010 Singapore

Fri, 19 February 2010 The international Trenchless Technology community is lining up in force to support the ISTT’s 28th annual international No-Dig Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Singapore 8–10 November 2010.

Canadian FedDev funds trenchless R&D

Tue, 16 February 2010 The Canadian Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario will provide more than $US1.2 million to Liqui-Force Services to design and engineer cutting-edge Trenchless Technology.

EPA invests to renew or retire aging water infrastructure

Fri, 12 February 2010 The EPA will invest $US10 million in the Aging Water Infrastructure Research Program to evaluate new technologies that will assist utilities in coping with aging and failing water and wastewater systems in the United States.

NASTT Michael E Argent Memorial Scholarship Program

Wed, 10 February 2010 The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) has announced a new scholarship program to inspire young professionals to continue in the trenchless industry.

ORFEUS maps the underworld

Mon, 8 February 2010 Optimised Radar to find the Utility in Every Street (ORFEUS)and Mapping the Underworld will join forces to host a two day workshop in Southampton, UK on the 24-25 February, 2010.

Additional investment required to meet natural gas supplies in US

Mon, 1 February 2010 Billions of dollars of additional investment will be necessary through 2030 to meet projected growth in North American natural gas supplies and market growth, according to a recent study.

Sustainable development in France – let’s talk trenchless

Wed, 27 January 2010 Watch Executive Director of the French trenchless industry body, France sans Tranches Technologies, Dominique Guillerm, discuss how underground infrastructure can enter the era of ecology and sustainable development using Trenchless Technology.

Credibility is key: third party product testing in due diligence

Wed, 20 January 2010 Due diligence in product testing should be a top priority for manufacturers in the construction industry. Here, Trenchless International talks with president of SprayRoq Inc. Jerry Gordon about the importance of third party product testing when it comes to assuring clients of your credibility.

Robotic rehabilitation in the pipeline for the US

Mon, 18 January 2010 The US Commerce Department will fund a $US8 million project to develop a robotic platform that will repair and retrofit deteriorating water mains nationwide.

Sans trancheé et le développement durable

Tue, 12 January 2010 En répondant à la question ‘qu’est que c’est le FSTT ?’, Délégué Général de l’association française pour l’industrie sans tranches, France sans Tranches Technologies, Dominique Guillerm discute comment les travaux de voirie faire entrer dans l’ère de l’écologie et du développement durable en utilisant les techniques sans trancheé. To read this in English please click here.

Construction industry building up

Mon, 28 December 2009 KPMG’s latest global construction survey, Navigating the Storm, has revealed that the construction industry is positive about its future prospects, despite the global financial crisis (GFC). Almost two thirds of respondents expect to either increase or at least maintain profit levels by mid-2010.