Underground Construction articles from June 2008

Underground Construction archives from June 2008

The China syndrome.(Editor's Log)
June 1, 2008... While we aggressively provide editorial coverage of the dynamic horizontal directional drilling market throughout the year, our June issue is when we reveal the results of our annual HDD survey. This marks the tenth year we've been...

Lexington to upgrade sewer systems.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) in Kentucky has agreed to make extensive improvements to its sewer systems, at a cost estimated to exceed $290 million, to eliminate unauthorized overflows of untreated raw sewage, and to...

City's costly sewer repair.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... What started as a simple sewer repair project turned complicated for the city of Valparaiso, IN, when the area around Horseprairie and U.S. 30 collapsed in early March because of a leaky manhole. The city's sewer department estimated repairs...

CAT buys Lovat Inc.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... Caterpillar Inc. has entered the tunnel boring business with the acquisition of Lovat Inc., Toronto, Canada. Caterpillar says their products work as support machines at tunnel boring projects and will complement the electrically driven...

Tampa water projects to bring disruptions.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... For the next year or two, Tampa residents will have their neighborhood streets torn up as the city works on nearly $100 million in water and wastewater projects. Mayor Pam Iorio said the six projects are necessary to improve the city's...

Koch Pipeline lauded for safety.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... Koch Pipeline Company L.P. received the petroleum industry's top safety award for large pipeline operators at a presentation ceremony in Orlando, FL. API, an industry association based in Washington, D.C., honored Koch Pipeline for its...

GCTA presents: sanitary sewer challenges in Irving, TX.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Todd W. Reck, RE., chief utilities officer for the city of Irving, TX, presented "Sanitary Sewer Challenges in Irving" at the monthly Gulf Coast Trenchless Association meeting held in April. With over 18-years...

ASTM focuses on HDPE water quality units.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based Pipe, part of ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems, is currently working on a large, comprehensive program to provide the engineering and specifying community with the appropriate tools...

Precision Pipeline awarded contract.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... Precision Pipeline LLC has been awarded a contract by Enbridge Energy for 136 miles of 20-inch pipeline in Pembina County. ND, and Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk and Clearwater Counties, MN. Headquarters is Thief River Falls, MN....

APLC awarded contract.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... Associated Pipe Line Contractors has been awarded a contract by Texas Gas Transmission Company to install 126 miles of 36-inch pipeline in White, Woodruff, Saint Francis, Lee and Phillips counties, AR; and nine miles in Coahoma County, MS, The...

Nations' mayors examine importance of municipal water.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... The U.S. Conference of Mayors convened in New York City in May, at a joint meeting of the Mayors Water Council and the Municipal Waste Management Association. to examine new information on the economic and public health benefits of local...

Tires 'N Tracks wins jury award.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... Chicago-based Much Shelist has secured a jury trial victory awarding more than $914,000 plus costs to its client Tires 'N Tracks Inc., a Lombard. IL-based construction firm. Tires 'N Tracks filed suit against the Village of Lisle in June 2003...

In memoriam.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)(Obituary)
June 1, 2008... Jim Durham died Feb, 22 at Murfreesboro Veterans Hospice Care Facility in Tennessee. Durham was well known in the pipeline industry having received a recognition award from Alyeska Pipeline for service in 1975 and 1976 during construction of...

Duke's Texas Hold'Em Tournament raises dollars for scholarships.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 5th Annual Charity Pumper Show Invitational Texas Hold'Em Tournament, hosted by Duke's Root Control Inc., was held at the Marriott Hotel in Louisville, KY, Feb. 28. The event helped raise $500 which was donated...

Pipelines worry about proposed "energy corridors".(Washington Watch)
June 1, 2008... The Department of Interior's efforts to designate "energy corridors" in parts of 11 Western states continues to produce controversy as the department works toward an end-of-year 2008 deadline for finalizing a list proposed last November. That...

OSHA grants NASSCO's request for hearing on proposed confined space regs.
June 1, 2008... The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has granted a request of NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies) for an informal public hearing on proposed OSHA changes in rules designed to protect those working inside...

FTTH: small cities are not waiting.
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The telecommunications giants are spending millions of dollars touting bundled service packages, with heavy emphasis on "high-speed" broadband internet connections that includes video programming along with local and...

Pipeline conference attendees discusses nation's construction boom.
June 1, 2008... The fourth annual Pipeline Opportunities Conference held March 25 in Houston attracted a record crowd of nearly 500 attendees who came to hear 26 speakers discuss the latest news and challenges in pipeline construction projects throughout North...

Methods to prevent crossbores.
June 1, 2008... What has become known as the "crossbore" issue continues to draw attention of providers of underground piping systems, particularly sanitary sewer services, and the contractors who make utility installations using horizontal directional...

New association tackles Cross Bore issue.
June 1, 2008... The recently-formed Cross Bore Safety Association (CBSA) held a formative board meeting at the Common Ground Alliance Annual Conference in Las Vegas on March 26. Cross bores can occur between any underground utilities including electric,...

Pipe selection chart.
June 1, 2008... PIPE SELECTION CHART Advanced Drainage Systems 4640 Trueman Blvd., Hilliard, OH 43026, ph: 800-821-6710, fx: 614-658-0204, www.ads-pipe.com, email: info@ads-pipe.com, Contact: Tort Durliat Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., the...

Large rig market speeds ahead.(10th Annual HDD Survey)
June 1, 2008... In the late 90s, the fast and furious fiber backbone build-out forever changed the underground construction industry. The cutthroat race to install fiber trunk lines across America resulted in a construction boom like the industry had never...

Fluids disposal rules still inconsistent.(Directional Drilling)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Drilling fluid is an essential element of a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project, and correctly using the right fluid additives for a job'ssoil conditions can be the difference between success and failure....

Michels uses HDD intersection technology to tackle sensitive water crossings.(Directional Drilling)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pacific Gas & Electric began construction on the second stage of a new natural gas transmission main in a flood prone delta area west of Stockton, CA, during the summer of 2007. The Line 57C Reliability project...

Not your common sliplining: unusual project requires creative solutions.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It could be said that no underground construction project is "routine." Even what may appear to be a simple installation often has unexpected challenges. Of course, there are projects with numerous complications...

Virginia DOT lifts CIPP ban.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2008... The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has reinstated the use of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) linings for pipeline rehabilitation projects on department right-of-ways, subject to new requirements covering the use of CIPP lining...

2008 Equipment selection guide.
June 1, 2008... EQUIPMENT SELECTION GUIDE AUGER BORING Company Model Type Drive Weight Boring (lbs) Diam. (in)...

CNH Global.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... CNH Global N.V. reported first quarter 2008 net income of $112 million, up compared to net income of $95 million in the prior year. Results include restructuring charges of $13 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared with $10 million in...

Multiquip.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... After nearly 28 years, Roger Euliss has announced his retirement from Multiquip's management team, effective at the end of 2008. The new MQ organization will be headed by Mike Howlett who will become president of the MQ General Construction...

New Holland.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... The New Holland Construction Equipment plant in Lecce, Italy, celebrated the production of its 100,000th construction equipment machine: a 23-ton W270B wheel loader, the flagship model of the series B which became famous through its appearance...

SM&P Utility Resources, central locating services.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... United States Infrastructure Corporation (USI), a holding company formed by leading private equity firm, Kohlberg & Company, completed the acquisitions of SM&P Utility Resources (SM&P) and Central Locating Services (CLS), forming the leading...

KS Energy Services.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dennis Klumb St., president and chief executive officer of East Troy, WI-based KS Energy Services Inc., was one of 10 recipients of the BRAVO! Entrepreneur Award from the Small Business Times of Milwaukee and SE...

Hannay Reels.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... In 2008, Hannay Reels celebrates its diamond jubilee anniversary, marking 75 years of reel pride for the company. Since 1933, the Hannay family has owned and operated the world's leading manufacturing facility of hose and cable reels. The...

Hunton & Williams.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... Energy and transportation lawyer, Brigham McCown, has joined the firm Hunton & Williams LLP. McCown's 20-year career spans both public and private sectors, including service as first Acting Administrator and first Deputy Administrator of the...

Gorman-Rupp holds "Day on the Lake" sweepstakes.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... In celebration of its 75th anniversary, The Gorman-Rupp Company is holding a "Day on the Lake" sweepstakes to give a Gorman-Rupp customer or loyalist the opportunity to win a day of fishing on Lake Erie with company sponsored Elite Bass Angler,...

Minnesota Ltd. opens new headquarters.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Minnesota Limited Inc. has opened its new corporate headquarters in Big Lake, MN, located 35 miles Northwest of Minneapolis. The 60,000-square-foot building opened in March 2008 and includes an office, warehouse and...

CH2M HILL.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... CH2M HILL, a global full-service engineering, construction and operations firm, announced that Philip Yerby has joined the firm as Texas Civil Infrastructure Director. In Yerby's new role, he will work with CH2M HILL's transportation and...

Redzone Robotics.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... To better satisfy customer demand, Redzone Robotics has moved to a new, larger facility, hired a national sales manager, and is increasing staff. Redzone has moved to new 13,000 square feet offices in Lawrenceville, a Pittsburgh...

Ontrac Equipment Services.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... Ontrac Equipment Services will be changing its corporate name to Nortrax Canada Inc., bringing the company into brand alignment with its U.S.-based sibling, Nortrax. Ontrac (Canada) and Nortrax (U.S.), retailers of John Deere construction,...

HCSS receives national award for employee ownership.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... Construction software developer HCSS has received an Innovations in Employee Ownership Award, administered jointly by the National Center for Employee Ownership and the Beyster Institute. HCSS is one of only three organizations to receive the...

New web site for Skid-Steer users.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2008... John Deere Construction & Forestry has launched www.skidsteersmackdown.com, the first part of an integrated campaign for skid-steer users that involves unique head-to-head contests between Deere and competitor machines. [ILLUSTRATION...

American augers.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... The standard DD-9014 offers the best design in mid-size HDD engineering, as this unit will excel with: Caterpillar 230 hp C-6.6 Tier III Diesel Engine, 90,000 pounds of maximum thrust/ pullback, rack and pinion, 4-pinion carriage drive with...

PRO-TEC equipment.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... A new, ultra lightweight aluminum shielding system that is pick-up truck trans portable, is assembled by hand, and has a unique, in-the-pit panel rotating capability is available from PRO-TEC Equipment. Called the FLASH (Flexible Lightweight...

ADS LLC.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new ADS Making Employees Into Heroes Spider is an place-anywhere, data logging and alarm monitoring system for broad application including water and sewer pumping stations, CSOs and stormwater monitoring. It has...

Spectroline.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The C-100PA high-intensity ultraviolet lamp has a lamp head measuring only 7 x 9.5 inches. This makes it easy for NDT inspectors to check for cracks, defects, contamination and surface flaws in confined places that...

Kubota.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... The KX080-3 excavator comes equipped with an energy saving and fuel efficient 64-hp Kubota diesel direct injected engine that provides power, easy starts and low sound levels. Factory installed standard features include: breakout force of...

Case.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... The new Case E Series Wheel Loaders--the 721E, 721E/XT and 821E--feature a new cab for enhanced operator comfort, Tier III-certified Case power and best-in-class maintainability and serviceability. The cab environment can be matched to the...

Ditch witch.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... The Aggressive Talon Rock Bit is a multi-use bit manufactured for horizontal directional drilling applications in a variety of soil conditions, including sandstone, shale and chunk rock. The bit's original tapered head beacon housing has been...

Terex.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... Terex's seven hydraulic transverse cutting units feature transmissions with patented gear reduction technology designed for use with Terex excavators (4,400 to 132,000 pounds) and with Terex tractor loader backhoes for excavation, scaling and...

Two New Skid Steers designed to save lime, money.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... Two new models have been added to the John Deere Skid Steer family--the 313 and 315. With rated operating capacities of 1,300 and 1,500 pounds, these models feature 10 x 16.5 inch tires for traction and flotation, heavy-duty drive chains that...

Ritmo's new in-field machine.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RAM 28 is an electro-hydraulic butt fusion machine with fusion capabilities ranging from 2-inch IPS to 8-inch DIPS pipe sizes. Ritmo America has designed the machine for in-field fusion of HDPE pipe and fittings....

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... 2008 July 22-26 Distribution Contractors Association 20th Annual Mid-Year Meeting The Homestead Hot Springs, VA PH: (972) 680-0261 FX: (972) 680-0461 Web: dca-online.org July 22-27 ASCE Pipelines...