Underground Construction articles from June 2007

Underground Construction archives from June 2007

Survey reflects HDD maturity.(Editor's Log)
June 1, 2007... The 9th Annual Underground Construction Horizontal Directional Drilling Survey is complete. As usual, this exclusive survey always provides a unique perspective and insight into an industry continuing to impact every aspect of underground...

PLCA scholarships awarded.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... The Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA) board of directors has awarded eight recipients scholarships from the PLCA Scholarship Foundation for 2006. They are Stuart Bermack, son of Bernie Bermack, Associated Pipe Line Contractors;...

Bill prompts AT&T to upgrade.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... Missouri legislators have passed a bill that will prompt a $100 million-plus technology upgrade from AT&T Inc. and enable the telecommunications company to deploy video service in the state. The bill, which the House passed 143-4 on March...

Former sewer chief sentenced in sewer case.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... In the ongoing sewer corruption case involving former Jefferson County's environmental sewer chief, Jack Swann of Birmingham, AL, was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison and fined $250,000. U.S. District Judge L. Scott...

John Deere partners to launch Call811.com.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... John Deere has added its voice to an important new safety initiative that will standardize and simplify the "Call Before You Dig" effort for professionals and homeowners alike with a new, nationwide 811 number. John Deere has been named the...

Miami-Dade water, sewer projects to exceed billions.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... Proposals for more than $4.5 billion in capital improvement projects through the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department are being sent to state planners. Miami-Dade's bill to upgrade its water and sewer facilities exceeds the total cost...

Home building outpaces infrastructure.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... A fast-growing residential development has put a burden on Forsyth County's available water, sewer and road transportation infrastructure. Officials in this Atlanta-area county hope that a moratorium on residential rezoning will provide some...

GCTA meeting: Houston's proactive approach to sewer planning.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... Joe Majdalani, P.E., assistant director of the wastewater operations branch of Public Works and Engineering for the city of Houston, presented "Houston's Do-It-Yourself Sewer Renaissance" at the monthly Gulf Coast Trenchless Association...

Pipe demand to increase 2.4% annually.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... According to a new study from industry market research firm, The Freedonia Group, Plastic & Competitive Pipe, pipe demand in the U.S. is projected to increase 2.4 percent annually to 16.7 billion feet in 2011. Steel pipe will show the...

Brahler tabbed for NASTT award.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2007... Chris Brahler, president and CEO of TT Technologies, was named the Person Of The Year at the recent No-Dig Conference sponsored by the North American Society For Trenchless Technology. Brahler accepted the award at a special breakfast. He...

PHMSA finalizes new pipeline design, construction requirements.(Washington watch)
June 1, 2007... New design and construction requirements for all gas pipelines went into effect on May 23. Put into place by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the standards are meant to decrease the chances of a calamitous...

Pipe selection chart.
June 1, 2007... PIPE SELECTION CHART Advanced Drainage Systems 4640 Trueman Blvd., Hillard, OH 43026, ph: 800-821-6710, fx: 614-658-0204, www.ads-pipe.com, email: info@ads-pipe.com, Contact. Tony Radoszewski Superior abrasion/corrosion...

Baltimore's Public Works Museum: educates area residents.
June 1, 2007... Clean, plentiful drinking water, working toilets, dependable electric power and telephone service--all are considered necessities that most of us take for granted. Not until one or more of these services fail do we realize how important they...

9th Annual HDD Survey: growing pains: maturing market dealing with variety of issues.
June 1, 2007... A host of concerns and issues impacting the horizontal directional drilling industry were cited by rig owners/operators in response to an exclusive survey conducted by Underground Construction. The nature and frequency of many comments, types...

UCT education program key feature of ICUEE 2007.
June 1, 2007... The 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will offer attendees a wider variety than ever before of pre-show and at-show educational sessions targeting underground, above-ground and overhead applications. ...

Used HDD rig dynamic matures with market.(Interview)
June 1, 2007... In the years following the telecommunications bust and directional drilling industry recession that followed, there was a glut of good, used horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment available at prices that significantly impacted sales...

Tough outfall installation: made possible pit-launched HDD.
June 1, 2007... Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is playing an important role in the project at a world-renowned oceanography center in California. HDD is helping to construct a new seawater return piping system that is essential for the center to conduct...

Getting the most out of large HDD rigs: big rigs provide different challenges than small rigs.(Productivity = Better Bottom Line)
June 1, 2007... "Big" horizontal directional drilling projects (HDD)--those that must install large-diameter material at long distances--call for large drill rigs, and this month Underground Construction's continuing series on productivity focuses on HDD...

Study outlines design methods for close-fit pipe rehab: landmark report by ASCE PINS committee attempts to clarify, update current design procedures.(Rehabiliatation Technology: U-Tech: Underground Technology Cutting Edge Technical Information For Utility Construction & Rehabilitation)
June 1, 2007... For several years, members of the Pipeline Infrastructure (PINS) Task Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has labored to develop new design methods to correctly calculate loadings on pipe to be rehabilitated by close-fit...

2007 equipment selection guide.
June 1, 2007... AUGER BORING Weight Company Model Type Drive (lbs) American 24-100 mechanical 2,300 * Augers 24-150 ...

BakerCorp.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Baker Tanks, a containment, pumping and filtration equipment rental solutions leader, is rebranding the company by unveiling a new name and logo, BakerCorp, effective in April. Baker Tanks began as a small operator of vacuum trucks in 1942....

United Coatings.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... United Coatings, a manufacturer of protective coatings for the construction industry, recently announced that is has been acquired by Quest Specialty Chemicals Inc., and its equity partner Huron Capital Partners LLC. According to officials from...

STS Consultants, AECOM.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... AECOM, a global provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients, has acquired STS Consultants Ltd., a Vernon Hills, IL-based engineering consulting firm with more than 550 engineers,...

Radiodetection.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Radiodetection has launched its new global website at www.radiodetection. corn featuring comprehensive technical and application details for Radiodetection's complete product range. With a newly-added search facility, users can quickly and...

CertainTeed.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... CertainTeed has named Banu Kadioglu as pipe marketing manager for the Pipe & Plastics Group. In this capacity, she will focus on delivering new and innovative products and value-added services to the company's core water, sewer, electrical,...

American Augers promotes James Pfeiffer to president.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Astec Industries has promoted James Pfeiffer to the position of president of American Augers. Pfeiffer has been with American Augers since March 2005, serving as general manager. Prior to joining American Augers, Pfeiffer was vice president...

Joseph Barsoom appointed senior P.E.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Joseph Barsoom has been named senior principal engineer in the Denver office of Parsons Brinkerhoff (PB), a global infrastructure consulting, engineering and construction management firm. Barsoom has more than 43 years of experience in...

PE conduit makers Dura-Line, Arnco sold.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Boston private equity firm Audax Group has acquired two polyethylene pipe and conduit makers--Dura-Line Corp. from Boca Raton, FL-based Sun Capital Partners Inc. and Arnco Corp. from owner and Chief Executive Officer Robert Smith. Audax...

McLaughlin Group.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... McLaughlin Group recently announced the addition of Kevin Wise, as a new regional sales manager for the company. Wise brings more than 15 years of underground construction experience with both Case and Vermeer. His responsibilities will include...

Case CE.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... The U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command) awarded a contract valued at more than $160 million to Case Construction Equipment to build nearly 1,500 compact track loaders and more than 1,900 skid-steers during a 10-year period....

Godwin Pumps wins 2007 Forbes Enterprise Award.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Godwin Pumps has been selected as a winner of a 2007 Forbes Enterprise Award. Godwin was represented at the award ceremony held in March at Lincoln Center in New York City by President John Michael Paz and Sales Manager Michael Delzingaro. ...

Volvo.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... With the purchase (70 percent) of Chinese wheel loader and excavator manufacturer Lingong, at the end of last year, Volvo is now the world's largest supplier of wheel loaders, according to Volvo CE chief Tony Helsham. He said that outside of...

Trencor introduces new wheel trencher.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Astec Underground unveiled its newest wheel trencher at its Loudon, TN manufacturing facility recently. This model is scheduled for H.C. Price's spread on the Rockies Express Pipeline Project. The Trencor T1360 Wheel Trencher features the...

Cat's purpose-built pipelayers offer unique features.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... There are many advantages of buying and using purpose-built pipelayers. These advantages can make a huge difference in capacity and performance of the machines and profitability. Caterpillar Pipelayers are built from the ground up with specific...

John Deere construction & forestry.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... Ranging in size from three to five metric tons, the new John Deere 35D and 50D zero-tail-swing compact excavators provide reduced cycle times; better comfort with updated controls and cab; and lower operating costs with the introduction of...

Grundodrill 4X for residential applications.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... The compact Grundodrill 4X is well suited for "last mile" and residential service installations, including conduit for power applications. The Grundodrill 4X offers 9,800 pounds of thrust and pullback. The drill features a dual hydrostatic pump...

Quik-Shor.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... Quik-Shor has a new-patented shoring pump that reduces the stroke count required to bring a shore to pressure by 60 to 80 percent over the old style of pumps in use today. Our 3-stage design both reduces the stroke count, but also the last...

ARNCO Corp.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... ARNCO Corp. offers three models of the Reel-Master RM 3050 Series cable and duct reel trailer. The Reel-Master is available in three models in order to carry varying cargo weights: RM 3050-35 (up to 3,500 pounds), RM 3050-60 (up to 6,000...

VacAll Industries.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... The VacAll AT vacuum/hydro excavator includes a 35 gpm at 2,000 psi water pump with variable flow output controlled by the operator; a 12-cubic-yard debris tank; a 1,500-gallon aluminum water tank; and a 5,000 cfm/16-inch Hg blower. The machine...

Almetek Industries.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... Almetek markers help notify the community of the hazards related to dumping waste down storm drains. Almetek's 3-D embossed storm drain markers are made of durable, long-lasting stainless steel. Through the use of high-tech, proprietary...

Vermeer MX240 Mixing System offers flexibility, performance.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... Expanding its drilling-fluid supply systems for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment, Vermeer Manufacturing has introduced the MX240 Modular Drilling Fluid Mixing System. The system is designed to provide fast, efficient high-volume...

The Micro-Blaster II breaks rock, concrete fast.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... Using small propellant driven cartridges placed in 5/16-inch diameter holes that are 10-12 inches deep, material up to several thousand pounds can be broken up with the Micro-Blaster II. Available in single head and triple head versions, all...

Cemen Tech.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... Cemen Tech is the world's largest and most recognized manufacturer of volumetric concrete mixers, Cemen Tech manufactures and distributes stationary, mobile and trailer-mounted units designed to handle today's varying concrete mix designs...

ITT Flygt.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... The 2600 series dewatering pump line includes models 2610, 2620, 2630, 2640, 2660, and 2670 with output from 1.2 to 27 horsepower. The pumps come with discharges from 2-inch NPT through 6-inch NPT and provide hydraulic performance from...

Underground Tools Inc./UTI.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... UTI offers a comprehensive selection of premium quality directional drilling pipe coupled with exclusive DirtSmart technical service to get the best tools for the job. UTI's complete line of down-hole wear parts are manufactured for most makes...

New Holland.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2007... A new cab design for Super Boom skid steer loaders (models L150 through L190) and compact track loaders (models C175, C185 and C190) feature increased space, visibility, operator comfort and ease of operation for greater work site efficiency....

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2007... June 17-21 American Water Works Association Toronto, Canada PH: (303) 794-7711 July 8-11 ASCE Pipelines Conference 2007 Advances & Experiences with Trenchless Pipeline Projects Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel Boston, MA PH: (703)...