Underground Construction articles from August 2006

Underground Construction archives from August 2006

Next ICUEE show planned.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
August 1, 2006... The next ICUEE show will be held Oct. 16-18, 2007 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Also known as The Demo Expo, the show features hands-on equipment demonstrations simulating real-life job conditions. An extensive education...

WEF Collection Systems 2007 call for abstracts.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
August 1, 2006... The WEF Collection Systems Committee, in association with the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association, is announcing that the 2007 Specialty Conference will be held in Portland, OR, May 1316, 2007, at the Oregon Convention Center and...

ConocoPhillips acquires interest in Rockies Express Pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
August 1, 2006... Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. and Sempra Pipelines & Storage, a unit of Sempra Energy, have announced that ConocoPhillips has exercised its option to acquire a 25 percent interest in the Rockies Express Pipeline project. The...

In memorial.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
August 1, 2006... Thomas Gene Carpenter, 58, died on March 10. Carpenter graduated from Sam Houston State University, Conroe, TX, and joined the U.S. Army in 1968. He was honorably discharged in 1970 after serving in Vietnam where he earned a bronze star,...

GCTA scholarships awarded, city of Houston progress report.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
August 1, 2006... During the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association bi-monthly luncheon meeting held in Houston on June 14, more than 90 members and their guests gathered to hear guest speaker, Ravi Kaleyatodi, supervising engineer with the city of Houston, give a...

MVP nominations sought.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
August 1, 2006... The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association and Underground Construction magazine's Most Valuable Professional Award (MVP) Award is presented annually to a deserving individual at a special luncheon held in conjunction with the Underground...

FERC proposes new pipeline damage reporting.(Washington Watch)
August 1, 2006... Pipeline damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be a memory now. But the potential for a repeat of those disasters this summer and early fall has prompted FERC to propose a new requirement that natural gas companies report damage to...

House subcommittee approves bill limiting state taxation of pipelines.(Washington Watch)
August 1, 2006... A House Judiciary subcommittee passed a bill (HR1369) prohibiting states from taxing interstate pipelines at a higher rate than the rate charged other modes of transportation. The bill also gives interstate pipelines the opportunity to...

FERC sides with pipelines on gas interchangeability.(Washington Watch)
August 1, 2006... The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dealt a blow to efforts by gas suppliers to impose new natural gas interchangeability standards on interstate pipelines. FERC's decision in mid-June declining to initiate a rulemaking on...

John Deere.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere's 300 Series skid-steers are more productive and more reliable than ever before--at a lower daily operating cost than their predecessors. Stability is delivered by a low center of...

Ditch Witch.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The Ditch Witch SK300 is a versatile mini skid-steer designed to perform a wide range of landscaping, utility, fencing and construction tasks. Featuring a variety of attachments, the SK300 can easily transform from a trencher to a loader, a...

Caterpillar.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The Caterpillar 216B, 226B, 236B, 246B and 248B skidsteer loaders feature increased engine power and breakout force as well as improvements in operator comfort and machine reliability and serviceability. The 248B uses the new Cat XPS hydraulic...

Mustang.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... Mustang has added a new feature to its 2109 skidsteer--a 99-horsepower Cummins diesel engine. The Tier II emissions-certified, turbo-charged engine offers 305 ft.-lbs. of torque--nearly five-percent more than the previous 2109 engine. The...

McLaughlin.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The Horizontal Earth Drill attachment is easily assembled to the mini skid-steer loader using a quick-attach system. This versatile attachment is capable of installing irrigation pipes, sprinkler systems, CATV and utility lines under landscaped...

Bobcat.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The new Bobcat LT414 trencher attachment models feature a 4- or 5-foot dig depth and are approved for operation on various Bobcat compact loaders with a high-flow auxiliary hydraulic system. The hydraulic flow capability of the trencher motor...

Case.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... Case introduces its new 400 Series skid-steers, which come in five radial- and three vertical-lift models that range from 49 to 82 net horsepower, with maximum rated operating loads from 1,500 to 3,000 pounds. These new models feature an...

Gehl.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The 7810E Skid Loader is powered by a Cummins 99-horsepower turbo-charged diesel engine with 305 foot-pounds of torque and an increased SAE rated load capacity of 3,850 pounds. The 7810E features true vertical-lift linkage, which provides...

Compact power.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The newly redesigned Boxer 526DX is a track-driven diesel unit ideal for the landscaping, rental and construction markets. The 526DX is also the only mini-skid on the market that offers an integrated track system that retracts from a fully...

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The Vermeer S600TX rubber track mini-skid-steer is designed with features asked for by customers. Two engine options are available including a 25-horsepower Kohler Command Pro gas engine or a 25-horsepower Kubota D905 diesel engine. A machine...

Takeuchi.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... Takeuchi's TL140 Rubber Track Loader has an 81-horsepower turbo charged diesel engine, 18-inch rubber tracks, planetary final drives and pilot-operated joystick controls. The TL140 includes a ROPS/FOPS tilt-back operator's compartment for easy...

ASV Inc.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The SR-80 features an exclusive, independent multi-suspension undercarriage, 2.84 psi ground pressure, 20-inch-wide tracks and 15 inches of ground clearance. The SR-80 stands out in the 70 to 80 horsepower rubber track loader size class. The...

Volvo CE.(Equipment Spotlight: SKID-STEER LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The B-Series skid-steer loader product line includes five models: MC60B, MC70B, MC80B, MC90B and the MC110B. Operating capacities range from 1,350 to 2,250 pounds and engine power from 45 to 81 net horsepower. The Volvo B-Series skid-steer...

Georgia Underground Superstore sets bar for utility suppliers.(Supper Supplier)(Company overview)
August 1, 2006... The Georgia Underground Superstore stands apart from other suppliers serving the underground construction industry. It may well be that there is no supplier like it anywhere in the United States. Georgia Underground is not an equipment...

NTA continues rapid growth.
August 1, 2006... The rocky ground of New England isn't the best place in the country for horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and yet perhaps surprisingly New England is home to the nation's most active and visible regional trenchless association. ...

8-1-1 roll-out begins: CGA says significant step in damage prevention efforts.
August 1, 2006... The nation's telephone service providers still have several months to implement the new national one-call notification number, 8-1-1, but the three-digit system already is in service in many areas, and in August, North Carolina became the first...

Ebay comes to underground construction: popular internet business now embraces utility construction equipment.
August 1, 2006... Do you eBay? If so, you're in good company. Millions buy and sell a multitude of items on eBay.com, making eBay arguably the most successful internet business. And it's happened in just over 10 years. The auction site that evolved into...

Melfred Borzall celebrates 60 years of success.(Company overview)
August 1, 2006... Melfred Borzall, a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality drilling tools for use in the horizontal directional drilling industry, is celebrating its 60th year in business. Founded in 1946 when Fred Melsheimer introduced the first...

NASSCO Jetter manual now available.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
August 1, 2006... Jetter equipment provides sewer system operators a way of thoroughly cleaning pipes without costly mechanical excavation. Powerful jetters can break up debris clogging a sewer line; combination jetter-vacuums loosen buildup and provide a means...

Company listings.(BUYER'S GUIDE 2006)(Directory)
August 1, 2006... 3M Locators (See our ad in this issue) Austin Center, Bldg. A130-4N-36 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726 Phone: (800) 426-8688 Fax: (800) 626-0329 3m.com A & L Underground 8339 Melrose Dr. ...

Product classification.(BUYER'S GUIDE 2006)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2006... Abrasives: wheel Osborn International Partner Industrial Products Pferd, Inc. Pipeline Supply Co. Weiler Corporation Adhesives Unitex Alignment equipment Pinpoint Laser Systems, Inc. Anchors ...

Woolpert Inc.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... David Froehlich, Ph.D., P.E.. recently joined Woolpert Inc. as a water management senior engineer. Dr. Froehlich will be working with municipal, state, federal and international clients in order to solve complex water management problems in...

Strategic Thought, Enbridge Gas.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... Strategic Thought Inc. and Enbridge Gas Distribution have signed an agreement to use Active Risk Manager to support the implementation of its new enterprise risk management strategy and process. Enbridge Gas Distribution is one of the...

TKW Consulting Engineers.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... The National Society of Professional Engineers presented its highest honor, the 2006 Professional Engineers in Private Practice (PEPP) Award, to TKW Consulting Engineers CEO Trudi K. Williams at its annual convention in July. I am honored to...

LBX.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... LBX moved to its new corporate headquarters located in Lexington, KY, in July. The new address is: LBX Company, 2004 Buck Lane, Lexington, KY 40511-1074. All phone numbers for LBX personnel will remain the same. The new facility will allow the...

U-TECK.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... U-TECK announces a new must for an online toolbox: The U-TECK Information Board. They have compiled over 20 years of experience in the utility industry to bring you comprehensive information covering a wide range of Safety Tips and Teck Tips on...

The Charles Machine Works.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... The Charles Machine Works recently appointed Peiport Scientific Ltd. of Hong Kong (www.peiport.com) to become an official dealer of CMW's Subsite electronic locating equipment, which is used to locate and identify underground utilities at...

Breaker Technology Inc.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... Michael Meehan is the new regional sales manager for Breaker Technology Inc. (BTI) serving the Midwest U.S. region. He will be representing rock breaker systems, hydraulic breakers, compactors and the completer line of demolition attachments....

SDT honored by AT&T.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... AT&T has honored utility contractor Southern Diversified Technologies (SDT) for its commitment to excellence and outstanding performance. SDT was one of 49 companies recognized for helping AT&T deliver outstanding service during the past...

Southwire.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... Southwire has completed its acquisition of Cable Tech's wire and cable assets. These assets include Cable Tech's plant in Stouffville, Ontario, which manufactures wire and cable products used in the residential, commercial construction and...

Ingersoll Rand.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... The Ingersoll Rand Utility Equipment Service Training provides instruction for maintenance professionals on air compressors, generators, earthmoving equipment, material handlers and engines. A full course curriculum of two- to five-day...

CONTECH Stormwater Solutions.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... CONTECH Stormwater Solutions has made several staff changes to meet new customer quality goals. John Stiver is now the Stormwater Consultant for Maine. New Hampshire and Massachusetts. In this role. Stiver will help customers meet their water...

New Holland.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... A new one-year, unlimited-hour standard warranty went into effect earlier this year for virtually all New Holland construction equipment products. Products covered by the one-year, unlimited-hour warranty include New Holland skid steer loaders,...

Case CE.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... In response to rising fuel prices, future fuel supply concerns and its customers' owning-and-operating costs, Case Construction Equipment has become the first construction equipment manufacturer to approve the use of B5 blends (5 percent...

OTD and PRO-TEC equipment to market lightweight shielding system.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... OperationsTechnology Development (OTD) has signed an agreement with PRO-TEC Equipment Inc.for the commercialization of a lightweight excavation shielding system that was developed by Gas Technology Institute. The system is undergoing...

Liebherr Construction Equipment.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... Duane Wilder, president of Liebherr Construction Equipment Company, announced the promotion of Tim Doucette, formerly marketing manager to the new position of marketing and public relations manager. Doucette joined the company in 2003 and...

Skyline Steel.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
August 1, 2006... Skyline Steel has recently invested over $1,000,000 in upgrading its rolled and welded pipe facility in Newton, IL, part of the Skyline Steel Pipe Group. This state-of-the-art facility for pipe, piling, forms, foundations and poles can now...

New solution for valve protection.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The Valvit/LineLox Locking Device is a simple solution to all valve proteCtion problems. The patented locking system can be designed to lock any valve and it is adaptable to most valve types. Installation and access are easy and removal is...

Ridge Tool Company.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The RIDGID SeekTech SR-20 utility line locator is powered by OmniSeek technology. The locator uses a combination of multi-directional antennas, a mapping display, and state-of-the-art processing to provide users with more information to...

Trimble.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The Trimble GCS600 Grade Control System for excavators is designed for excavation, trenching, grading and profile work. The Trimble GCS600 on excavators is very easy to install, set up and use on excavators with standard buckets or tilt...

Bobcat Company.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... Bobcat Company's new hydraulic breaker attachments have a new internal design with fewer moving parts and no external tie rods, thus reducing overall service time. The auto power feature, which is an automatic pressure regulator, ensures...

ABS pumps.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... ABS dewatering pumps require no priming and can be left unattended for hours. The sealed motor design features automatic protection and the double outer casting make it possible to run the pump dry or in snore condition without damage. ABS...

ECA Hytec.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... ECA HYTEC is offering a complete range of equipment called PIPE CRUISER designed for the video inspection and monitoring of sewerage systems. This innovative and modular range can adapt to the most difficult inspection and diagnostic...

Rain for rent products monitor pumps, alarms.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The Alarm Agent from Rain for Rent monitors pumps, tank levels and filtration equipment 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This remote terminal unit has totally wireless web-based communication and alerts personnel via cell phone, email, text...

Mala GeoScience.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... Mala has released a Rough Terrain Cart system compatible with both the Easy Locator and the X3M systems. The Cart features oversized sealed bearing wheels and a virtually indestructible frame with normal use. Quick release wheels make...

Baker Pumps.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... Whether your situation requires a pump for a construction, municipal, application, Baker Pumps will deliver and set up the right pump for the job. Baker Pumps pulls from a national pool of resources that includes a wide selection of pumps,...

Barbco.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... The newest addition to the Barbco line of underground tools is the BULLET. The BULLET is machined to exact dimensional tolerances from high alloy steel which is fully heat treated for superior strength and wear ability. The piston is designed...

Topcon Positioning Systems.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... Topcon's integrated laser receiver is battery operated and has green and red LED's (light emitting diode) for on-and-off grade indication. The LS-B10 series provides cost-effective solutions for grade control on small machines such as backhoes,...

CertainTeed.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
August 1, 2006... New Sch120 KWIK-SET threaded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) drop pipe for submersible pumps can be used for pumping water from underground wells in a variety of residential and commercial applications. The heavy wall PVC pipe is available in 1 inch,...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
August 1, 2006... 2006 Aug. 1-4 83rd Midwest Energy Association Operations Conference, Ames, IA PH: (972) 832-9915 FX: (952) 832-9308 E-Mail: update@midwestenergy.org Aug. 6-9 2006 WEF Collection Systems Conference...