Underground Construction articles from November 2005

Underground Construction archives from November 2005

Atlanta calling.(Editor's Log)
November 1, 2005... With the major trade shows of 2005 completed, all eyes are now turning to what figures to be the largest and most significant event of 2006 for the underground infrastructure market. The 2006 Underground Construction Technology...

BorTunCo achieves record pipe jacking in TX.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... BorTunCo achieved a state record while working for Texas Sterling, by pipejacking 140 linear feet of 12 feet by 10 feet reinforced concrete box culvert made by Rinker Hydro-Conduit. BorTunCo Foreman Larry Robinson, Sr. is pictured with the...

GCTA golf tournament set for early December supports scholarships.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association (GCTA) Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Dec. 5, the day prior to the Damage Prevention Convention/SSC, at Gleannloch Farms Golf Course in the north Houston area. Proceeds from this...

Bill would rewrite Communications Act.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... Senator John Ensign (R-NV) introduced a bill just before Congress' August recess that would rewrite the Communications Act. The premise of the bill is to remove government's role in every aspect of communications services. The chairs of both...

PPI seminar to focus on designing, installing pipe systems for drainage applications.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) development specialist from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP will be one of the featured speakers at the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) pipe seminar to be held Dec. 1 in Orlando, FL. Dr. Bryan E....

Prizes awarded at 23rd International NO-DIG.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... In a ceremonial event as a prelude to the 23rd International NO-DIG Conference in Rotterdam on Sept. 19, the NO-DIG Award was awarded by the ISTT, the International Society for Trenchless Technology for extraordinary projects in the field of...

FTTH council lobbies for regulatory changes.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... On Sept. 19, the FTTH Council held its first Congressional lobby day in Washington, DC, to push for pro-FTTH policies. This effort follows discussions held at the last quarterly meeting identifying two primary barriers to FTTH deployment lack...

Design-build, job/task order contracting most popular alternative methods.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... According to a new study by construction consulting firm, PinnacleOne, public owners are increasingly turning to alternatives to the traditional design-bid build delivery method. When asked for the primary reason for considering alternative...

Plastic & competitive pipe to exceed 16 billion feet in 2009.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2005... In a new study from The Freedonia Group Inc., a Cleveland, OH-based industrial market research firm, U.S. pipe demand will reach 16.4 billion feet in 2009 as a result of continued highway and street construction, stricter water management...

Protection for Katrina construction companies.(Washington watch)
November 1, 2005... Estimates of what it will cost to repair water and sewer systems decimated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita are purely speculative at this point, although the EPA put preliminary estimates at between $3 billion and $10 billion. Whatever the final...

Komatsu America.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... The PC300LC-7 Power Plus excavators have operating weights from 75,682 to 78,130 pounds, offer improved lift capacity and more efficient use of the PC300LC-7's huge arm crowd and bucket breakout force. With additional upper frame reinforcement...

John Deere construction & forestry.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... Introduced in 2002, John Deere's 57-metric-ton 600C LC and 75-metric-ton 800C excavators are the two largest machines in Deere's C-Series line of excavators. A turbocharged, charge-air cooled 15.7-liter Isuzu BB-6WGIT engine with four valves...

Link-Belt.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... With the muscle and range of full-sized excavators, power is not sacrificed for size with Link-Belt's series of Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavators. The three Spin Ace models (75, 135 and 225) feature powerful engines with between 52 and...

Caterpillar.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... The 345C L Hydraulic Excavator features the Cat C13 Engine with ACERT technology for powerful, reliable performance and reduced emissions. The C13 boosts engine horsepower 7.5 percent when compared to the 345B Series II, which the 345C L...

Kobelco America.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... Kobelco's short radius ED150 Blade Runner combines the full-sized excavator and heavy bulldozer into one machine. The ED150's tail swing extends past the width of the tracks 5.1 inch when the upper frame is rotated through a complete swing arc....

New Holland Construction.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... New Holland Construction brings power and performance to the job site with the EH Series crawler excavators. The EH215 excavator has a net horsepower of 148 at 2,000 rpm and an operating weight of 46,300 pounds. Key features include: standard,...

Case construction equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... The CX330 and CX460 hydraulic excavators offer 259 net horsepower and a maximum dig depth of 26 feet 8 inches. The CX460 delivers 316 net horsepower and maximum dig depth of 27 feet 4 inches. The CX330 delivers 51,436 pounds of standard bucket...

Mustang Mfg.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... Four newly upgraded Mustang AWS Loaders are available--each built with an all-wheel-steer design--ML28, ML48, ML48T and ML68. For additional handling, model ML48T features a telescoping boom. All-wheel-steering allows for the entire machine to...

Volvo construction equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2005... The Volvo EC160B hydraulic excavator has an operating weight of 36,340 to 42,340 pounds, a bucket capacity of 1.01 to 1.54 cubic yards, maximum digging reach at ground level of 28 feet 11 inches, and a maximum digging depth of 19 feet 10...

Komatsu America.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... Komatsu introduces a new member to its Dash-5 line of compact wheel loaders--the 60 HP WA80-5. The WA80-5's design sports a longer wheel base, rear-axle oscillation, longitudinally installed engine and tiltable cab all built into a...

John Deere construction & forestry.(WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... The new John Deere 844J Wheel Loader is powered by an electronically controlled, 12.5-liter John Deere PowerTech diesel engine. The engine features wet-sleeve cylinder liners for exceptional engine cooling. The exclusive Quad-Cool system with...

Caterpillar.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... The four new loaders, the 950H, 962H, 966H and 972H, feature Cat engines with ACERT Technology for Tier 3 emissions compliance. The combination of the new engines and a new load sensing hydraulic implement system improves cycle times; increases...

Link-Belt.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... The Link-Belt wheel loaders (models 120, 125 and 130) feature Power-Link geometry which gives Link-Belt loaders a higher breakout force compared to traditional Z-bar geometry both at the ground level and across the entire lift range. Operators...

New Holland construction.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... The LW190.B wheel loader's 5.9-liter electronic fuel-injected turbo after-cooler engine provides a reliable 200.5 net horsepower. New Holland's Brown Box constantly monitors engine functions and adjusts operational parameters based on load or...

Case.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... With 170 net horsepower and 32,960 pounds of breakout force, the 721D delivers up to 30,083 pounds of lift capacity, powered by the new Tier II-certified Case 6TAA-6804 turbo charged engine. The Auto Power feature automatically senses engine...

Volvo construction equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2005... The E-Series medium range wheel loaders from Volvo include four new machines--the L60E, L70E, L90E and L110E. The L60E and L110E are new models developed specifically for the E-Series, while the L70E and L90E wheel loaders are upgraded and...

ICUEE, UCT program draws record crowds.
November 1, 2005... The 2005 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) attracted more than 16,400 industry professionals--its highest recorded attendance in show history. ICUEE 2005 was held Sept. 27-29, 2005 at the Kentucky Fair and...

Chicago digs deep: McCormick Place storm tunnel will help save sewers, waterways.(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... One of the world's largest convention centers is undergoing an $850 million expansion, but one of the most impressive things about the McCormick Place West project is the massive underground system being built to handle storm water runoff from...

Large excavators have become versatile construction tools.(Productivity = Better Bottom Line)
November 1, 2005... Compact construction equipment continues to grow in popularity in the United States and no product category receives more attention than the mini-excavator. Yet while the number of mini units on job sites increases, larger excavators...

The problems with pipelines: that make landfall in tidal zones.
November 1, 2005... With many offshore pipelines making landfall in tidal zones, the use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) techniques continue to grow in popularity as a means to mitigate the potential environmental impact of such projects. The use of HDD...

First look: developing shoring alternatives.
November 1, 2005... Researchers at the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) are working with utility industry leaders to develop innovative alternatives to conventional shoring methods. Appropriate shoring is a critical--and sometimes expensive--element in many...

Report projects near-term expansion of U.S. has transmission network.
November 1, 2005... In July, the Energy Information Administration released a report on the outlook for near-term U.S. gas transmission pipeline construction. The 13-page report contains a discussion on the level of growth within the U.S. pipeline sector and an...

Unique approach solves pipeline exposure, river erosion.
November 1, 2005... Williams recently took a different approach to solving a pipeline exposure problem caused by river erosion in the Guadalupe River, near Victoria, TX. Instead of relocating the pipe and letting the river meander naturally, a decision was made to...

Barnett shale field: demands diverse pipeline construction techniques.
November 1, 2005... The Barnett Shale Field in the Fort Worth Basin in North Texas has emerged as the largest natural gas field in Texas and one of the most important gas fields in the nation. The area has an extensive infrastructure of pipelines in place with new...

Final UCT program announced limited booth space still available.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2005... The final program for the Underground Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) is now available both in print and online (www.uctonline.com). All registration information is also available for the annual event to be held at the...

2005 Large directional drilling rig census 2005.(Directory)
November 1, 2005... Underground Construction's 2005 census of large horizontal directional drilling contractors provides an in-depth look at the capabilities of this dynamic market. When horizontal directional drilling (HDD) professionals discuss the size of...

VPI quickly resolves sewer tank problem.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2005... Last June, Video Pipe Inspection President Ronnie J. Dugas received a call from a construction company regarding a very precarious situation concerning a pipe that ran under a new 200,000-gallon sewer tank in Denham Springs, LA. After the pipe...

Pipebursting: quality assurance/quality control, testing & inspection.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2005... Pipebursting is a trenchless pipe reconstruction method developed to replace a wide range of mainline and house service pipe materials and sizes. The need for replacement (rehabilitation) of existing sewer, water, storm drains and natural gas...

Parson Environmental Products.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Parson Environmental Products manufactures PARSON CA LINER 100--a sprayable, 100 percent calcium aluminate cement used to restore structural integrity and provide corrosion protection to sanitary sewer manholes. Ph: 800.356.9023 Circle no. 168...

CCI spectrum.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... SPECTRASHIELD is a multi-layered structural liner system designed specifically for manhole and wet well applications. Installed by trenchless methods, the cured-in-place system eliminates groundwater intrusion, restores a structure's surface...

Ladtech.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... The development of the Ladtech high-density polyethylene adjusting rings was to provide contractors, city engineers and municipalities with a comprehensive and cost effective means of correcting the inflow and infiltration problems in the...

CCI Pipeline systems.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... CCI Pipeline Systems is the U.S. master distributor of WrapidSeal, a unique heat-shrinkable sleeve system that conforms to the shape of manhole structures, to form a tight monolithic seal around joints and cone sections. The WrapidSeal system...

Terre Hill Composites.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Terre Hill Composites' patented Multiplexx PVCP lining system offers unmatched corrosion protection against sewer acids, as well as the elimination of infiltration and exfiltration, and the arrest of root intrusion in manholes. Further the...

Prime Resins.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Whether used alone or as a supplement to other rehab methods, Prime Resins' water-reactive chemical grouts are ideal for stopping leaks and filling voids in manholes. Prime-Flex products are designed to stop leaks at their source. The family of...

AP/M permaform.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Reinforce, seal and protect old manholes with PERMACAST ultra-strength liner. Applied safely and quickly by patented SpinCast for precision placement one-half to two inches without going in the hole. For MIC protection, specify Con Shield...

Raven Lining Systems.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Manhole renewal and long-term corrosion protection provided by a proven engineered system of the highest performing epoxies spray-applied by trained and experienced certified applicators. Raven Lining Systems offers the best solution to your...

Sauereisen.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Sauereisen SewerSeal No. F-170 is a durable, calcium aluminate-based lining that prevents water infiltration to the underground infrastructure. Its versatility allows for use in manholes and lift stations regardless of the type of...

Sprayroq.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... SprayWall is a spay-applied, cured-in-place (CIP) manhole process that provides a fast, one-step, long-term trenchless solutions for manhole, pipe and lift station rehabilitation. The SprayWall process results in a rigid, durable, monolithic,...

Strong company.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Strong-Seal Street Repair Mix is fast-setting, high-strength, factory-blended concrete specially formulated for repairs such as manhole grade adjustments. Street Repair Mix is easy to use as it requires no special equipment--use a conventional...

Cretex.(Product Focus: MANHOLE REPAIRS)
November 1, 2005... Cretex manhole/pipe sealing products stops the manhole inflow and infiltration that reduces system capacity and increases your pumping and treatment costs. Inflow entering through unsealed joints or joints broken by soil movement, frost heave,...

Ingersoll-Rand.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... Ingersoll-Rand announces three new executive appointments. Terry Dolan has been appointed vice president of Company Owned Stores. Scott Krull has been named vice president and general manager, China for Ingersoll-Rand Construction Technologies...

CONTECH Construction Products.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... CONTECH Construction Products has promoted two new operational directors, and also has expanded its legal counsel staff. Bob Hall has been promoted to the position of director-Information Technology (IT). He joined CONTECH in November 2000...

Koch Pipeline Co.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... Bob O'Hair has been promoted to president of Koch Pipeline Company L.P. to replace Pat McCann, who has accepted a position with Koch Industries Inc.'s operations excellence group. Most recently O'Hair was Koch Pipeline's vice president of...

Paladin Brands.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... Paladin Brands LLC, a leader in construction equipment attachments, has acquired the assets of Glenmac Inc., the manufacturer of the Harley brand power rakes for skid steers, utility and compact tractors and mini equipment. The transaction...

Kubota.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... Building on 33 years of success in the U.S. market, Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC) announces that the company is fast approaching the retail sale of its one-millionth unit to American consumers. Kubota Tractor was formed in the U.S. in...

John Deere.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... The latest 2005/06 Edition Deere Performance Handbook and CD-ROM package from John Deere Construction & Forestry Company now is available. The 2005/06 edition includes the latest equipment specifications for all current John Deere construction...

SAKAI America.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... SAKAI America of Adairsville, GA, has appointed Rose Equipment Inc. as an authorized dealer in the states of Nebraska and Iowa. SAKAI offers a full line of high-quality, high-productivity vibratory soil and asphalt compactors, static...

STOW, Multiquip.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... STOW Construction Equipment and Multiquip announced the addition of two industry veterans to their management teams. Tom Roe was named sales director for STOW Construction Equipment in Carson, CA. Previously, Roe was the field sales manager...

American Concrete Pipe Association.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... Matt Childs, P.E., has been announced, by American Concrete Pipe Association Chairman Ron Metzger, as the new ACPA president. Childs has served the association over the last five years, most recently as director of Engineering Services. As...

TERRA AG.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... To help celebrate Swiss manufacturer TERRAAG's 30th anniversary, distributors from 22 nations were invited to view live product demonstrations at the headquarters in Brittnau, Switzerland. TERRA AG is the largest Swiss manufacturer of...

Distribution Construction Co. receives 2005 Green Cross Safety Award.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... President and Chief Executive Officer Alan McMillan of the National Safety Council presented Fred W. Cripps, owner/CEO of Distribution Construction Co., a natural gas pipeline contracting company located in Greensboro, NO, with the 2005 Green...

Advanced Drainage Systems completes acquisition of Hancor Inc.(Business News)
November 1, 2005... Advanced Drainage Systems has completed the previously announced acquisition of Findlay, OH, based Hancor Inc. The result will be a vigorous competitor in the supply of storm water management systems that will allow us to provide...

Godwin pumps expands submersible line.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... Godwin Pumps, manufacturer and distributor of portable rental pumps, has expanded its line of Sub-Prime electric submersible pumps to include 50 Hz dewatering, trash, sludge and slimline models for worldwide distribution. "Our North...

Allmand Bros.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... Allmand introduces its TLB-220, TLB-425 and TLB-6235 compact loader backhoes. The units feature Allmand's exclusive ESL backhoe design and diesel- and gasoline-powered, 20- to 33.3-horse-power engines. Allmand's ESL backhoe design features...

Trackable horizontal compaction bit.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... McLaughlin Boring Systems has introduced a new concept in tracking small diameter service installations. This highly aggressive bit has superior pulling-power and works in most types of soil conditions.The 1 3/4-inch bit forms clean,...

Ditch Witch.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... The Ditch Witch organization is ready to roll out its latest tractor: the Ditch Witch RT55. The most compact of the company's RT series, the RT55 is a high-per formance unit that successfully bridges the gap between midsize and compact...

Komatsu America.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... The PC09-1 compact hydraulic excavator excels in confined work areas because of its overall width of only 2 feet 4 inches, and slender tail design. Its expandable undercarriage allows passage through narrow doorways, while offering...

Indeco North America.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... The new HP 1800 Side Plate Breaker has been engineered to increase productivity on larger tractor loader backhoes. The breaker has an operating weight of 1,430 pounds and an MBMB foot/pound class of 1,800. Designed to fit larger backhoes, the...

Loegering Mfg.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... Loegering Mfg has introduced a new, smaller model of its Versatile Track System (VTS) that is perfect for skid steers with wheelbases under 42 inches and engines in the 42 to 65 horsepower range. The VTS is a complete rubber track undercarriage...

Atlas Copco construction tools.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... The LWP 2 is a compact and lightweight submersible water pump ideal for a wide range of applications, such as continuous pumping of clean or contaminated water on building sites, excavation sites. The two-inch pump is capable of handling stones...

U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co. has added a new feature to its Web site: www.uspipe.com, called Knowledge Base that provides its Web site visitors with an interactive, efficient medium to track down specific information. Pipe dimensions, pressure...

Dry or wet, STOW diamond blades come out on top.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... STOW Construction Equipment's new diamond blade line is for the expert cutting of a full spectrum of materials from tile, brick and mason block to concrete and asphalt. The diamond blades range in size from 4 to 48 inches in diameter. Each...

MicroTesla.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... The Wireline Directional Steering Sensor for trenchless and oilfield related applications has three sensor temperature ratings available for ranges from 125 degree C to 175 degree C. The MicroTesla Steering Module (MSM) is compatible with...

Heath consultants.(New Products)
November 1, 2005... The Remote Methane Leak Detector (RMLD) is an eye-safe, laser-based natural gas sensor used to locate leaks in natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines. The RMLD can detect leaks up to 100 feet away allowing remote detection of...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... 2005 Nov. 14-15 Western Society for Trenchless Technology 1st Annual Western No-Dig Conference & Exhibition Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe, AZ Contact: Jennifer Glynn or Sam Ariaratnam PH: (925) 210-2307 or (480) 965-7399 ...

UCT: where all the pieces come together: combining cutting-edge trenches techniques with innovative conventional methods.
November 1, 2005... * Utilities and End Users with critical projects. * Consulting Engineers with vital expertise. * Vendors/Manufacturers with an array of infrastructure solutions. * Contractors with practical experience and ingenuity. These diverse...