Underground Construction articles from December 2008

Underground Construction archives from December 2008

Show us the money.(Editor's Log)
December 1, 2008... The presidential and Congressional elections of 2008 are over. For better or worse, our nation's course seems set for the next four years. Economic stimulus talk is running rampant again in Washington. God help us, maybe they'll get it right...

Brooklyn wrestles with wastewater issues.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... In the ongoing dilemma about what to do about the raw sewage in the Gowanus Canal that runs through South Brooklyn, the city has determined it will repair the flushing tunnel that pumps water from the Buttermilk Channel and turn it off for two...

Enterprise to build Texas-based supply laterals.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced that it will construct a pipeline that will transport new supplies of natural gas produced from the Barnett Shale in Tarrant and Denton counties in Texas to the Sherman Extension pipeline. The...

Buffalo suburb pays $3m in water/sewer projects.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... A $1.5 million water line project and another more than $1.7 million engineering project for sewer line improvements were approved by the town of Tonawanda's city council, a suburb of Buffalo, NY. Improvements will include the replacement...

KMP and Energy Transfer to develop $1.3b pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... Kinder Morgan Energy Partners and Energy Transfer Partners have entered into a 50/50 joint venture, Fayetteville Express Pipeline (FEP), to develop a new pipeline. The 187-mile pipeline will originate in Conway County, AR, continue eastward...

Construction education scholarship winners named.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... Helping teens embark on a construction industry career is the aim of the ConstructMyFuture. com program, which has named the latest winners of its annual scholarships. The program is a cooperative effort of the Associated Equipment Distributors...

Michels helps restore power after hurricanes.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... Michels' crews worked 16 hours a day, seven days a week to help restore power to several million people still without power in Louisiana and Texas following Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. On Labor Day, 78 crewmembers from various Michels' jobs...

City to keep eye on sewer system with monitoring technology.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... New sewer monitoring technology will allow Chico. CA. to keep a better eye on its sewer system and better plan ahead, according to interim Assistant City Manager Dennis Beardsley. The city of Chico installed nine flow meters at strategic...

Wabash gets go-ahead for sewer plan.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... After years of waiting, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management finally told the city of Wabash what it needed to do with regards to its stormwater and sanitary sewers. The Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety gave Mayor Bob...

In memoriam.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)(Obituary)
December 1, 2008... Sidney R. Snider passed away on Sept. 27, in Clearwater, FL, at the age of 94. Snider served as president of the Distribution Contractors Association in 1968. He retired from the Hallen Construction Co. in 1977 as executive vice president....

Austin's trenchless projects discussed at GCTA.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gopal Guthikonda, assistant director of the Engineering Services Program with the Austin Water Utility, Austin, TX, was the guest speaker at the bi-monthly meeting sponsored by the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association...

New MAOP leeway pretty narrow.(Washington watch)
December 1, 2008... The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) finalized new rules allowing transmission companies to operate pipeline segments in Class 1 locations at 80 percent of specified minimum yield...

Standards of conduct go INGAA's way.(Washington watch)
December 1, 2008... You know a federal rulemaking was complicated when the chairman of the agency in charge admits: "It has been difficult to get this rule right." That may be an understatement with regard to the final rules on standard of conduct for pipelines...

Mid America Trenchers.(RUBBER TIRE TRENCHERS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Buckeye 9200 Magnum is a versatile trencher. Its 55,000 pounds build weight is tough enough to handle trenching chores from Fort St John, British Columbia to Texas and Oklahoma. The 9200 has several...

Vermeer.(RUBBER TIRE TRENCHERS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RT950 ride on trencher boasts a 99-hp Cummins engine with 5-hp bulge to increase performance and productivity of the tractor and attachments. A swivel operator's station increases visibility of the rear...

Ditch Witch.(RUBBER TIRE TRENCHERS)
December 1, 2008... The RT95 features a John Deere diesel engine that pumps out 99 gross hp. Its sloped hood provides outstanding visibility, and the operator's station is designed for maximum efficiency and comfort. Key features include: Solid backfill blade lift...

Astec Underground.(RUBBER TIRE TRENCHERS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Astec RT460 trencher provides extra traction with its four-wheel drive axles with both front and rear limited-slip differentials. The RT460 utilizes a full-floating axle design to withstand heavy loads for long...

Roose Mfg.(CABLE LAYING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... Roose Manufacturing Company now has available for larger reels a single reel capacity trailer of 14,000 pounds. Hydraulic lift is provided by a 12-volt pump and battery, enclosed in a poly lockable box. Oscelating axles provide for a smoother...

Condux.(CABLE LAYING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... Condux offers three types of made-to-order duct rod for light to heavy-duty applications. The Cobra, Python and Mini-Cobra each feature favorable electrical and thermal properties that make them safe for use in cable-occupied duct. The cage...

Astec Underground.(CABLE LAYING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... The Astec Maxi-Sneaker Series D delivers 37 hp with a Deutz three-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine. The powerplant in 300 pounds heavier than the Series C engine, which means additional traction while trenching and plowing. Hydraulic power...

Arnco.(CABLE LAYING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For fast and efficient cable or conduit installation, the Maxx-Trak MT800 cable/conduit pusher requires fewer placement steps, eliminating the need for a pull line and reducing installation costs. The Maxx-Trak is a...

Vermeer.(CABLE LAYING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Vermeer RTX750 is the newest addition to the series of utility installation machines featuring the innovative quad-track system. The proven quad-track design maximizes tractive effort and stability by maintaining...

Maxon Industries.(CABLE LAYING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Powered by a John Deere 110-hp turbocharged diesel engine, the DP-100 has the power to install utilities deeper, faster and more economically. A steerable boom and plow blade allow the operator to plow around...

Ditch Witch.(CABLE LAYING EQUIPMENT)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 1030 walk-along trencher is designed for residential and short-run commercial service line work lines requiring trenches up to 6 inches wide and 30 inches deep. Choice of Kohler or Honda air-cooled overhead valve...

Working on a level playing field.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everyone has heard the phrase "competing on a level playing field" in reference to athletics. But working on a level playing field--or job site--can be as important in the utility construction market. And sometimes...

New study reflects continued growth of fiber to homes.
December 1, 2008... The number of internet customers in the United States directly connected to fiber optic networks with fiber service lines continues to increase at a rapid pace, and expansion of fiber networks continues to make it possible for a growing number...

Barbco adds large rig to HDD equipment line-up.(FIRST LOOK)
December 1, 2008... Barbco has introduced the first "maxi" rig to its line of horizontal directional drilling equipment. The 500,000-pound thrust and pullback BD-500 TK was unveiled at Barbco's East Canton, OH, headquarters in a special event on Nov. 5. At...

Bore-Tek overcomes challenges, obstacles, tragedy.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Establishing any new business is a major decision, and once the company is in operation, guiding it to success means overcoming a variety of challenges and obstacles, many of them unexpected. Those who choose to...

Frontier pipeline completes record setting rock drills.
December 1, 2008... Frontier Pipeline LLC, based in Somerset, WI, with engineering/administrative offices in Duluth, MN, recently completed a successful project consisting of two parallel crossings for the installation of 48-inch HDPE pipelines under New Haven...

CIPP Corp. granted exclusive CIPP license.(NEWS)
December 1, 2008... CIPP Corporation has announced the exclusive license granted by BKP Berolina of Berlin, Germany to the pipelining group. CIPP will represent BKP exclusively in the U.S. for the Lightspeed process for cured-in-place pipe through the UV light...

Insituform wins $21m in new contracts in India.(NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Insituform Technologies has won two new sewer rehabilitation contracts in Delhi, India, totaling $21.1 million. The work will be performed by Insituform Pipeline Rehabilitation Private Limited, an Indian company and joint venture between...

PrimeLine Website goes live.(NEWS)(Website overview)
December 1, 2008... PrimeLine Products Inc. now has a new Website at www.primelineproducts.com. PrimeLine is a full service provider of products for the trenchless pipeline and concrete rehabilitation industry. Visitors to the site can learn more about product...

Insituform, SpectraShield form strategic alliance.(NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Insituform has signed an agreement with CCI Spectrum Inc. making Insituform the exclusive independent sales representative for SpectraShield Liner Systems, a product of CCI Spectrum. The patented SpectraShield Liner System is used for the...

HOBAS sets record in large diameter sliplining project.(NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Evanston, IL, was the site of the longest, large diameter sliplining project on record for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (District), a regional wastewater agency responsible for serving an area of about 875...

Thompson Pump & Mfg.(PRODUCT FOCUS: BYPASS PUMPING)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With its heavy-duty cast-iron construction, alternate self-priming and wet priming capability, this trash pump works efficiently in construction, industrial and wastewater applications. The 6TSC-DJDST-4045D...

Gorman-Rupp.(PRODUCT FOCUS: BYPASS PUMPING)
December 1, 2008... The next generation of Silent Pump offers high performance, sound attenuation and an environmental containment base. It has flow rates up to 2,750 gpm, heads up to 200 feet and can handle 3-inch solids. The pump has the ability to run dry...

Godwin pumps.(PRODUCT FOCUS: BYPASS PUMPING)
December 1, 2008... The Godwin Dri-Prime 4-inch CD103M automatic priming centrifugal pump is a highly maneuverable portable trash pump with flow ca pabilities to 1,000 gpm, total dynamic heads to 170 feet and sol ids handling to 3 inches in diameter. Godwin's...

Holland pump.(PRODUCT FOCUS: BYPASS PUMPING)
December 1, 2008... The PT6TPA featuring a 50 cfm water tolerant, diaphragm vacuum pump, uses an automatic dry priming and re-priming system providing three times more priming power. The PT6TPA uses an enclosed 2-vane impeller and easily handles up to 3-inch...

Rain for rent.(PRODUCT FOCUS: BYPASS PUMPING)
December 1, 2008... Rain for Rent offers end suction, self priming, vacuum assisted centrifugal pumps in sizes ranging from 3 inch suction and discharge connections up to 24 inch. Units can be skid mounted or trailer mounted, engine drive or electric motor driven....

Atlas Dewatering.(PRODUCT FOCUS: BYPASS PUMPING)
December 1, 2008... Atlas Dewatering bypass pumps are customized to suit your application. These compressor assisted pumps are prime and reprime automatically to 28 feet and all units run dry unattended with 24-hour fuel tanks. Features include silenced, vandal...

Grindex.(PRODUCT FOCUS: BYPASS PUMPING)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bravo series, a line of heavy-duty slurry pumps, is designed for one of the most abrasive tasks, pumping liquids with high concentration of sand and stones. Typical applications include dredging, cleaning of...

UCT + you ... the perfect fit!(Underground Construction Technology: International Conference & Exhibition)
December 1, 2008... Greetings! It's mere weeks before we open the doors to the 15th annual Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition. Weeks until contractors, municipalities, consulting engineers, pipeline managers and many...

GCTA MVP Award winner announced.(Underground Construction Technology: International Conference & Exhibition)
December 1, 2008... The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association and Underground Construction magazine has announced that Joseph G. Majdalani has been named the winner of the prestigious Most Valuable Professional Award. The award will be presented in conjunction...

3rd WaterWorks Conference hits hot industry topics.(Underground Construction Technology: International Conference & Exhibition)(Conference notes)
December 1, 2008... In partnership with the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association and Underground Construction magazine, the third annual WaterWorks is a two-day conference held Jan. 20-21 during the educational sessions at UCT. WaterWorks will include a slate of...

RehabZone[R] builds on past success.(Underground Construction Technology: International Conference & Exhibition)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The popular RehabZone will again be a focal point at the annual UCT show (Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition) for information about pipeline rehabilitation. The 2009 UCT...

UCT educational program.(Underground Construction Technology: International Conference & Exhibition)
December 1, 2008... Program topics and times are tentative and subject to change. Visit uctonline.com for detailed and updated session information. I Tutorials These standing room only tutorials are tailored for the beginner and advanced professional who...

HDD summits open up hot topics for interactive discussion.(UCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM)
December 1, 2008... The educational program at the 2009 Underground Construction Technology (UCT) International Conference & Exhibition will again include two Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD) Summits. These specially designed, interactive HDD Summits...

Tee up for GCTA golf tournament.(UCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM)
December 1, 2008... A round of golf at The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, TX is a true golf experience. The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association's 9th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Jan. 19 at the Quarry with proceeds funding the GCTA's...

Special programs.(Underground Construction Technology: International Conference & Exhibition)
December 1, 2008... * Sewer Rehabilitation Strategy Workshop * CUIRE Training Schools Horizontal Auger Boring School & Pipe Ramming School Advanced HDD School for Engineers & Inspectors Pipe Jacking/Microtunneling/Tunneling School * Gas Technology...

UCT products & services.(Underground Construction Technology: International Conference & Exhibition)
December 1, 2008... Akkerman #344 & 345 www.akkerman.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Established in 1973, Akkerman Inc. sells and leases new and used micro-tunneling, pipejacking, guided boring and earth pressure balance equipment. Akkerman not only...

Getting to UCT.(TRAVEL INFORMATION)
December 1, 2008... The San Antonio International Airport is eight miles away and is served by 12 airlines, offering non-stop flights from major domestic and international destinations. Our official airline partner is Air Tran. Call the EventSavers Desk at...

MasTec to purchase Wanzek Construction.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MasTec Inc. has entered a purchase agreement to acquire Wanzek Construction Inc. for $200 million in cash and the assumption of $15 million in debt. With the acquisition of Wanzek, MasTec will become one of the...

New appointments at Michels.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michels Corporation has appointed senior vice president Ron "Tag" Tagliapietra to lead the Michels wind farm construction capabilities. Tagliapietra has been with Michels for 45 years and has worked his way from...

ISCO Industries opens new facility.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... ISCO Industries, the nation's largest distributor and supplier of polyethylene (HDPE) piping products, has relocated and opened a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Houston, TX. ISCO's previous Houston facility opened in 2003 and...

Allied Construction Products.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Allied Construction Products has announced organizational changes for the Product Support Department to promote the sales of parts and accessories. Ray Szwec has been promoted to manager of Aftermarket Sales and Marketing, while Gary...

Interplastic Corp.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Michael Eckardt has joined the Thermoset Resins Division of Interplastic Corporation as a senior sales representative. He will be responsible for managing all sales activity for North and Central Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Eastern...

Case CE.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Case Construction Equipment has completed the acquisition of select assets of Western Power & Equipment of Vancouver, WA. As a result of the acquisition, the company is now called Case Power and Equipment. With eight locations in California,...

Dexter + Chaney.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Dexter + Chaney, developer of Spectrum Construction Software, has doubled the size of its office space with the completion of a second office building on the company-owned 2.3-acre campus in North Seattle. The new building, covering...

Topcon Positioning Systems.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. (TPS) has announced a change in its management operation that will provide a basis for strengthening current operations and allowing expansion opportunities. The new structure's four market-focused business...

Geospatial Holdings.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Todd Porter has been hired as executive vice president-Worldwide Energy Operations. Prior to joining Geospatial, Porter served as the director-Pipeline Integrity Management at Tuboscope Pipeline Services, a division of National Oilwell Varco, a...

Dean Machinery.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Dean Machinery Co., a recognized leader in Caterpillar equipment solutions, opened a new headquarters at 5701 East 87th Street. The 25-acre campus features two buildings that provide more than 180,000-square-feet of increased service bays,...

PSL North America.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... PSL North America has achieved a milestone in pipe production at their state-of-the-art Pipe Manufacturing and Coating Facility in Bay St. Louis, MS. Brian J. Vaill, PSLNA CEO, said "Pipe production is a great accomplishment for our team...

Coble Trench Safety.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
December 1, 2008... Coble Trench Safety (CTS), a Greensboro, NC-based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench safety equipment, as well as OSHA-compliant training classes, and the rental and sales of traffic safety equipment, has opened a new branch...

Vermeer.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The hydrostatic wide-cut rock-wheel attachment is designed to cut up to a 12-inch wide trench in one pass, saving time by eliminating the need to make multiple passes. The 84-inch diameter cutter wheel is powered by...

Bobcat.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... Two new replacement rubber track patterns for compact track loaders are available--the Bobcat Multi-Bar Lug (MBL) and EarthForce Bar Lug replacement rubber tracks provide loaders with superior traction and ultimate operator comfort. Uniformly...

VUEWorks.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... VUEWorks is a web-enabled, GIS-integrated Work Order and Asset Management solution. Using a web browser, local governments and utilities can share GIS information within the organization and in the field, receive citizen service calls, initiate...

Bobcat introduces versatile Toolcat 5610.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... The Toolcat 5610 is a new model in Bobcat's line of utility work machines, featuring a three-point hitch and hydraulic power take off (PTO) for rear implements and the ability to run more than 40 front-mounted Bobcat attachments. Toolcat...

General Machine Products (GPM).(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... GMP Continuous Duct Rodders are ideal for underground duct work tasks such as cleaning and locating ducts, threading lines, and pulling cables. GMP offers 1/4-, 3/8- and 1/2-inch thickness rodders in lengths that range from 100 to 1,200 feet....

A&E Construction Supply.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New WOLFE MAN 8000-Trencher with 8-foot depth capabilities is offered by A&E Construction. The Wolfe Man features a 450-hp engine, digs 8 feet deep and cuts 2436 inches wide. There are heavy duty bolt on wheel...

ASV Inc.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... With the RC-30's (now called the PT-30) low ground pressure and surface-friendly rubber tracks, you can now trench across lawns without leaving damaging ruts. The hydraulically-driven chain trencher allows the installation of underground wiring...

CUES.(REHAB PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2008... CUES introduces two new ECO-friendly CCTV pipeline inspection vehicles that are designed to provide significant energy cost savings and reduce pollution. The ECO Inspection Vehicle is a truck-mounted CCTV inspection vehicle that can run on...

Envirosight.(REHAB PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Version 3.5 of the patented QuickView pipeline zoom inspection camera is now available, offering users double the zoom capability, more illumination, and improved camera sensitivity for low-light viewing. Its...

Volvo engines exceed emissions reductions with new retrofit system.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
December 1, 2008... Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into a partnership with HUSS LLC, a specialist in diesel particle filtration and systems for exhaust after treatment, to provide retrofit systems for Volvo construction equipment that will reduce exhaust...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2008... 2009 Jan. 15-17 Associated Equipment Distributors San Diego, CA PH: (630) 574-0650 Jan. 20-22 UCT 2009 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX Contact: Karen Francis PH: (218) 558-6930,...