Underground Construction articles from May 2005

Underground Construction archives from May 2005

Comfort & confidence.(Editor's Log)
May 1, 2005... In this issue of Underground Construction, we're launching an ongoing series regarding increasing the level of quality assurance/quality control in the underground utilities industry, particularly for trenchless methods. The articles will...

Broadband over powerlines growing.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... Broadband over powerline (BPL) technology may be "primed for real growth in 2005 and beyond" across the United States, according to a new white paper released by the New Millennium Research Council (NMRC). Trials and actual commercial...

City, county plan joint pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... The North Harris County Regional Water Authority and the city of Houston are jointly planning to construct a pipeline that will pipe water from the city's privatized plant to benefit both jurisdictions. The city will pay $22 million and the...

Quick excavator attachments scrutinized by OSHA.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... Quick coupling devices have been credited with making the use of excavators more versatile. Manufacturers that have added the quick coupling feature use different methods for connecting the attachments, and operators are expected to know how to...

Las Vegas pipeline proposed.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... The Southern Nevada Water Authority is proposing to build a $2 billion, 461-mile pipeline network to import surface and underground water from Lincoln and White Pine counties, north of Las Vegas. The project also would include 200 miles of...

Oil companies optimistic about drilling in ANWR.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... In March, the U.S. Senate voted 51 to 49 to keep a provision in the Senate's budget resolution that paves the way for legislation to be passed later this year permitting drilling in the Alaskan wildlife refuge (ANWR) with a simple 51-vote...

Survey reveals public support for Clean Water.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... With Congress engaged in a debate over the Bush Administration's proposed budget cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's budget, and more specifically to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for fiscal year 2006, a bipartisan...

In memorial.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... Joseph F. "Jeff" Keeler, Jr. passed away at his home on March 26. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Diane Fishel Keeler; two sons, Rick and Scott; and their daughters, Meghan and Emily; a brother, Bob and sister, Jane; and several...

NASSCO announces scholarship winners with a twist.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
May 1, 2005... In a first for the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), the Jeffery D. Ralston Memorial Scholarship is being awarded to two recipients. While the scholarship is usually awarded to an under-graduate student who is a relative...

Interstates worried about possible FERC changes to discounting policy.(Washington watch)
May 1, 2005... Interstate pipelines are worried that possible FERC changes to its rate discounting policies will have major, negative implications for interstate and intrastate natural gas transportation companies. El Paso Corporation, in comments to FERC,...

EPA proposes tighter emission standards for combustion engines.(Washington watch)
May 1, 2005... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed tighter nitrogen oxide and sulfur emission standards for combustion engines greater than or equal to 1 MW put into operation or modified after Feb. 18, 2005. Nitrogen oxides (N[O.sub.x])...

OPS makes some changes in operator qualification rules.(Washington watch)
May 1, 2005... The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) is doing some minor tinkering with federal rules governing training of pipeline operations and maintenance personnel. The changes were mandated by Congress in the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002. The...

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK TRENCHING MACHINES)
May 1, 2005... The T1255 Commander trencher with terrain-leveler attachment was developed in the strong tradition of Vermeer rock-trenching innovation. A Caterpillar C-16 engine powers the attachment which can be used for soil mixing/remediation, rock...

Tesmec USA.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK TRENCHING MACHINES)
May 1, 2005... The TRS-1475 Chainsaw from Tesmec USA is hydraulic driven. It comes standard with a ROPS cab with air conditioning and heating. The machine offers operator selectable digging pressure and automatic operation. The TRS-1475 weighs 168,000 to...

Trencor.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK TRENCHING MACHINES)
May 1, 2005... The new 3000SM Surface Miner from Trencor is powered by a Cat 3512B 12-cylinder engine producing 1,550 horsepower. This 300,000 pound, four-track workhorse can trench through rock 10-feet wide and up to 26 inches deep in a single pass. The...

Mastenbroek Ltd.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK TRENCHING MACHINES)
May 1, 2005... Mastenbroek Ltd. of England is re-introducing its model 1012 rock trencher. Originally built in 1988, the model 1012 rock trencher has in recent years been out of production in favor of the company's larger model 1414 rock trencher. However,...

Ditch Witch.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK TRENCHING MACHINES)
May 1, 2005... Ditch Witch has upgraded its RT70 and RT90 heavy-duty tractors with Tier-2-compliant engines that provide greater horsepower and require less maintenance. In addition to the new John Deere engines, the new Ditch Witch RT75 and RT95 models also...

Ozzie's Pipeline Padder.(Equipment Spotlight: PADDING/SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2005... Ozzie's Pipeline Padder was designed and manufactured with the pipeline industry and its advancing technology in mind. Ozzie's Pipeline Padder is used to safely protect pipelines from corrosion by separating the rocks and harmful debris, which...

Felco Industries.(Equipment Spotlight: PADDING/SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2005... Speed in backfilling an open trench has long been a problem which utility contractors have had to contend. Felco Industries has designed the Backfill Conveyor to be the solution. The excavator places material in the hopper, the material travels...

EZ Pipeline Padding.(Equipment Spotlight: PADDING/SPOILS HANDLING)
May 1, 2005... EZ Pipeline Padding introduces its patent pending CLAM and PAD padding bucket. The latest in innovative padding equipment, the Clam and Pad is attached to an excavator and has the ability to reach the backfill from the working side of the...

American Augers.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... The Disc Cutter Head has been designed for heavy-duty rock boring applications. Available in sizes from 24 to 60 inches in diameter, as well as 3-, 4-or 5-inch Hex. A retractable cutting head allows easy access to the disc cutters for...

INROCK drilling systems.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... INROCK, whether drilling soft to hard, provides drilling tools, equipment and services to directional drilling contractors worldwide. INROCK has the technology and support to make your bores profitable. Based in Houston, TX, INROCK also has...

The Robbins Company.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... The Robbins Company's developing line of back reamers uses state-of-the-art tunneling and boring technology. The reamer pictured here is designed for use with a 4.5 inch to 5.5 inch pilot-hole diameter and opens to 12 inch in a single pass. It...

Melfred-Borzall.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... For a high-performance, dependable mud motor specifically designed for horizontal directional drilling, Melfred Borzall delivers the Rock-It HDD Performance Mud Motor available in sizes from three to five inches, with larger sizes available...

McLaughlin Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... The model McL-48/54 is the most recent addition to the McLaughlin line, and is capable of eased boring sizes ranging from 16 inches to 60 inches in diameter. A new quick-connect split-design feature enables machine components to individually be...

Sharewell.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... Sharewell offers a 5-cutter version of its Jumbo Lo-Torque Hole Opener product--the LTX24x5. This version dramatically reduces impact loading on the cutters, which increases the product's working life. Another benefit of the 5-cutter version is...

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... The Vermeer CC155 concrete cutter is ideal for cutting streets for utility installation or pothole repair. It is powered by a 155 horsepower Cummins engine and managed by a microprocessor load control. The Cummins engine has an electronic...

Kennametal.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... Kennametal's premium conicals provide maximum penetration in all cutting conditions, from soft shale to hard rock or concrete. They feature wide collars for maximum block protection and better rotation, solid carbide tips made from the toughest...

Sandvik Smith.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... Achieve the utmost in penetration rates and operating hours with CHARGER HDX Ultra-Premium Bits and Reamers. These high-performance products are the HDD industry's most technologically advanced rock drilling tools available. The contractors who...

Allmand Bros.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... The Allmand EZ 650 and EZ 1100 concrete breakers offer an efficient and productive alternative to conventional concrete breaking methods and are an ideal tool for both indoor and outdoor applications. The Allmand EZ Breakers feature exceptional...

Bor-It Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... The Model 42 "Thruster Buster" Horizontal Earth Boring Machine is constructed to provide extra power for cased bores ranging from 12 to 42 inches. The Model 42 is equipped with a 96-horsepower Deutz diesel engine. With its four-speed...

Ditch Witch.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... The Rhino Rock Backreamer is designed for enlarging diameters of pilot holes made through rocky soil conditions with horizontal directional drilling equipment. Cutting cones welded on the tool's shaft contain tungsten carbide inserts which eat...

STOW Construction Equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... STOW Construction Equipment's new line of core drilling products makes it simple for everyone from the pro contractor to weekend do-it-yourselfer to drill many materials, including concrete, brick and masonry block. STOW's CDM-1H hand-held core...

Atlas copco construction tools.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... With a service weight of 1,650 pounds and featuring Krupp percussion technology, the MB 700 hydraulic breaker attachment is ideal for light demolition work, foundation removal, secondary rock breaking and trenching. Suitable for use with...

American Pneumatic Tools.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... American Pneumatic Tools (APT) has added the 155A to its current line of rock drills. This new ergonomic rock drill has been developed for extended operation jobs that demand ergonomic tools to minimize vibration and noise to the operator with...

Kenco.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... Kenco Hardrock Series Excavator Buckets are manufactured from abrasion resistant steel and are available for mini to 100-ton excavators. They range in widths from 18 inches and 3/8 YD3 capacity to 36 inches and .75 YD3 capacity. Kenco offers...

Numa.(Equipment Spotlight: ROCK CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS)
May 1, 2005... Numa has introduced the Patriot 50 and Patriot 80 down hole hammers as the latest members of their Patriot hammer line. Numa's Patriot 50 and Patriot 80 hammers are designed for various rock conditions and provide both fast penetration rates...

INROCK[R].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... INROCK[R] and Petron Industries, Inc. have teamed up to bring rig monitoring to the HDD industry. This system will allow the contractor to record drilling data for use in improving performance. Parameters include: drill string rotational speed...

HammerHead.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... HammerHead; More Industry Innovations. The HydroBurst[R] HB80 Pipe Bursting system is strategically designed for the contractor looking for a reliable and simple to operate machine that can be towed on a 12,000 lb (5,443 kg) trailer with a 1...

Don't bury that leak!(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Your men can test each pipe joint as it's laid in less than 30 seconds and tell whether it's going to leak or not, before it's buried without pressure. An ultrasonic transmitter is used in coordination with an ultrasonic detector. The detector...

Krylon Products Group.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Krylon Products Group offers Krylon[R] Industrial Quik-Mark[TM] inverted marking chalks, designed to last up to 30 days on common outdoor surfaces such as roads, pavements, gravel, soil, and grass. Typical applications include construction,...

VACMASTERS.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... VACMASTERS manufactures a complete family of AIR-VACUUM EXCAVATION SYSTEMS and DIRECTIONAL BORING MUD VACUUMS. Our SYSTEM 4000, SYSTEM 3000 and SYSTEM 1000 air-vacuum excavators enable operators to pothole using high pressure air 95% of the...

CIPP Corporation.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... CIPP Corporation performs Cured-In-Place Pipelining installations throughout the United States. CIPP Corp. has the experience and expertise that you are looking for in all phases of sewer rehab, including lining, engineering and marketing....

Dual socket ratchet wrenches.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Reed offers several dual socket ratchet wrench combinations. L1817 incorporates the popular 1 1/8" and 1 1/16" sockets into one handy tool. It is used for bolted gas couplings and most full circle repair clamps, in addition to water services...

HCSS.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... HeavyJob job tracking software by Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) makes recording daily jobsite information effortless with a handheld PDA, laptop or desktop PC. In minutes, timecard information and daily jobsite data can be...

Astec Underground.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... American Augers and Trencor, now known as Astec Underground, are industry-leading manufacturers of trenchers; horizontal directional drills, boring machines, mud systems and downhole tooling. Our equipment is in service all over the world...

Thompson's Piston Wellpoint pumps.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Extremely efficient and packed with user benefits, Thompson's Piston Wellpoint pumps are capable of operating for long periods of time on a small amount of fuel. Available in 3- and 6-inch models, the pumps provide high air handling necessary...

Central Mine Equipment.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... The CME-50DD is a simple, rugged and reliable mid-size directional drill that provides 50,000 lbs. of thrust and retract and over 9,000 ft/lbs, of rotary torque. The CME-50DD features a rack and pinion, feed and retract system. Dual range...

Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Laney Machine, Inc. offers surface to surface bentonite mixing systems in a variety of sizes. From 300 to 1500 gallons. The 750 mixer uses a 4" pump that delivers 200 gpm., has a 4 point shearing mix, and a venturi jet hoper. Gas or diesel...

LANSAS[R].(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... LANSAS[R] has answered the needs of our customers once again! We now have a fully stocked warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia. Our stock includes plugs from 3/4" to the largest multi-size plug available, the 60" X 96" Domehead. We also have a full...

SDR 26 HWS expands INSERTA TEE[R] Line INSERTA FITTINGS Co. announces an expansion of its family of compression lateral connection fittings.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... SDR 26 HWS Expands INSERTA TEE[R] Line INSERTA FITTINGS Co. announces an expansion of its family of compression lateral connection fittings. This INSERTA TEE[R] allows SDR26 HWS 4" (100mm) through 15" (375mm) laterals to be connected to any...

Railhead Underground Products.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... The newest addition to Railhead Underground Products is the 5" Incredibit[R]. Designed for use on 50,000# and larger machines, the 5" Incredibit[R] includes the patented features found only on Railhead's Incredibit[R] and sonde housings. The...

STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer Fittings feature heavy duty branches.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer Fittings Feature Heavy Duty Branches. STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer Fittings are now fortified against stress and breakage to a degree never before available in a PVC sewer fitting. The branches are strengthened at the...

New! Complete line of generators from Godwin pumps.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... NEW! Complete Line of Generators from Godwin Pumps--With the introduction of a generator line, Godwin's offerings meet a variety of job site needs. Godwin Generators come with the same commitment to quality and 'round-the-clock service...

Formex Manufacturing, Inc.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Duct terminators and terminator panels are designed for easy, time-saving installation and termination of all types and sizes of duct. Formex can manufacture duct terminators as either modular or complete panels, as single hole Form-A-Duct...

ISCO Industries has published a new, extensive Product Catalog complete with information about HDPE pipe and specifications, HDPE molded and fabricated fittings, McElroy fusion machines, mechanical connections and much more.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... ISCO Industries has published a new, extensive Product Catalog complete with information about HDPE pipe and specifications, HDPE molded and fabricated fittings, McElroy fusion machines, mechanical connections and much more. The 208 page...

We can dig it or we can drill it.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... We Can Dig It or We Can Drill It--InterCon has enjoyed over a decade of steady growth, performing hundreds of successful contracts from our Midwestern base. Our total package of services includes: Gas distribution; Small diameter pipeline...

Thompson Pump Rotary Wellpoint Pumps.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Thompson Pump's Original Rotary Wellpoint Pumps are available in 8 and 12-inch models, handling 1,750 and 3,000-GPM, respectively. Thompson Pump offers wellpoint accessories to complete any wellpoint system. Thompson's Rotary Wellpoint Pumps...

Now available for immediate shipment, STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer fittings with Ultra Heavy Duty Branches.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Now available for immediate shipment, STI[TM] Gasketed Sewer fittings with Ultra Heavy Duty Branches. These branches are based on C900 and are even thicker and heavier than DR 14. The thickest and strongest branches in the industry are now...

Rig safety is a serious matter.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Rig safety is a serious matter. Improperly utilized pipe wrenches are a leading cause of job site injuries in the HDD industry. ELIMINATE these accidents while insuring proper make-up / break out torque and decrease drilling tool connection...

Premier Drill Pipe.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Premier Drill Pipe is introducing state-of-the-art drill rod technology with the introduction of a new line of forged, inertia-welded rod. These forged rods produce a weld that we guarantee for the life of the rod irrespective of drilling...

EXTReam reamers.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... EXTReam reamers, only from Railhead. Designed with the "Tough Bores" in mind. No moving parts and field rebuildable. Low pull back pressures and high success rates. Complete more "Tough Bores" with the EXTReam reamer. Available in 8," 12" and...

Inliner Technologies.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Inliner Technologies is a Licensor of Cured In Pipe Place Renewal Systems. We provide long- term solutions for pipes in the size range 4"-96". Our products are installed via a network of trained contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada....

Laney Machine.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Horizontal Boring Machine by LANEY MACHINE--The Laney 3D-55 is self contained and powered by a 3 cylinder V M Diesel engine that makes 67 horsepower. Power is transferred through a S speed Eaton Fuller transmission, and the machine has 24,550...

Eclipse[R] SST[R]--HDD's new wireline guidance system.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Digital Control Incorporated in Kent, WA, has begun project demos in the United States with the Eclipse[R] SST[R] wireline guidance system used for horizontal directional drilling projects where a magnetic grid is not feasible. This system...

Ditch Witch[R] JT1220 Mach 1.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... The Ditch Witch[R] JT1220 Mach 1 compact directional drilling system is one of the industry's most productive 12,000-pound (53 kN) horizontal directional drilling (HDD) machines. Even with the highest horsepower in its class, it produces the...

Ideal pipe for sliplining.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... HOBAS pipe's high strength-to-weight ratio, smooth surface and flush, push-together joints are ideal for sliplining. Its superior hydraulic characteristics provide maximum flow recovery. The centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer...

Versatile HOBAS pipe, easy to install, in wide use.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Most U.S. municipalities have installed HOBAS pipe in new construction and rehab for critical applications. HOBAS is ideal for sliplining, jacking and microtunneling because of its flush, push-together joints. The fiberglass-reinforced, polymer...

Century Products, Inc.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Century Products, Inc. continues to revolutionize the Rock Reaming World, with the ability to provide Hole Openers up to 72 inches in diameter with 36 inch Cone Assemblies. Designed specifically to eliminate multiple reaming passes and increase...

T140 compact track loader.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Bobcat Company introduces its newest compact track loader--the T140. This entry-level compact track loader features many of the same benefits available on larger machines: low ground disturbance, powerful digging and pushing performance from a...

323 compact excavator.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... The new 323 compact excavator from Bobcat enables operators to access the tightest working conditions without sacrificing digging performance. The 323 has a digging depth of 7 ft. 6 in. and a maximum reach of 12 ft. 10 in. at ground level...

DURA-BASE[R] Composite Mat System.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... DURA-BASE[R] COMPOSITE MAT SYSTEM is the world's most advanced solution for temporary roads, worksites and staging operations wherever soft soils or harsh environments prevent safe access. The engineered thermoplastic mats offer a solid,...

4" hex augers in sizes to 60" McLaughlin makes the only 4" hex auger with both shanks and sockets of through hardened alloy steel.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... 4" HEX AUGERS IN SIZES TO 60" McLAUGHLIN makes the ONLY 4" hex auger with both shanks and sockets of through hardened alloy steel. Heavy-duty flighting is 318" thick (1/2" also available) with overlapped joints and machine-welded flights for...

Powered by a 6-cylinder engine, the 710G's 118-net-horsepower John Deere 6068T diesel provides the power and versatility needed to maximize productivity and is Tier II emissions compliant.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Powered by a 6-cylinder engine, the 710G's 118-net-horsepower John Deere 6068T diesel provides the power and versatility needed to maximize productivity and is Tier II emissions compliant. A 70-gallon fuel tank allows the 710G to work longer...

The Robbins Company's newest addition, the ABM48-950 Auger Boring Machine, incorporates new designs for safety and productivity improvements.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... The Robbins Company's newest addition, the ABM48-950 Auger Boring Machine, incorporates new designs for safety and productivity improvements. It utilizes a CAT engine with 157 hp continuous duty, and nearly 200,000 ft-lbs torque. Features...

Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Vactor Manufacturing, the world's leading vacuum truck manufacturer, worked closely with excavation contractors to develop the easy to use Vactor HXX Hydro-Excavator. Unlike mechanical excavation, there is little chance of damage when water is...

Michels Directional Crossings.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2005... Michels Directional Crossings has become recognized throughout North America as a leader in HDD. The company has established numerous industry records since 1986 and continues to lead the way to new milestones. A good example is the recent...

NTA maintains busy agenda.
May 1, 2005... The Northeast Trenchless Association (NTA) held its first annual meeting earlier this year with an agenda that included a review of activities and accomplishments, a program about the Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines,...

Village replaces entire water system.
May 1, 2005... Pine Village is a quiet, tree-shaded manufactured housing community in Cambridge, MN, about 55 miles northwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Development of the 127 scenic acres began in 1968 with 33 units. Every few...

For peat's sake.
May 1, 2005... It is always a challenge to run new infrastructure through a congested underground utility corridor in a high traffic developing area, but when you have to worry about whether your 13.8 feet by 7.9 feet by 7.4 feet concrete manholes are going...

Track trenchers prove effective in tough conditions: in certain applications, track trenchers out-perform other equipment.(Productivity = Better Bottom Line)
May 1, 2005... Editor's Note: This article is the first in a series examining the role modern construction equipment, both conventional and trenchless, plays in the underground construction and rehabilitation marketplace. The productivity of such equipment...

Big trenchers for big projects.
May 1, 2005... H.L. Chapman Pipeline Construction Inc. specializes in digging wide, deep trenches in hard rock and other difficult conditions, and over the past 25 years the company has earned the reputation of one of the world's best custom trenching...

Trenching contractor adapts to changing market.
May 1, 2005... When Bennie Bizzell started his utility construction business 18 years ago in Albuquerque, NM, his business consisted of his wife, son and a mid-sized utility trencher. Now with 32 employees, Bizzell has had to rent much larger trenchers in...

Bringing in the big trenchers.
May 1, 2005... In much of the country, excavators do the bulk of the excavating needed for water and sanitary sewer construction projects, but in some areas there are rocky soil conditions that an excavator simply cannot effectively cut. That's when it's...