Underground Construction articles from November 2006

Underground Construction archives from November 2006

Up & down pipelines.(Editor's Log)
November 1, 2006... It was no surprise back in 2004, and especially in 2005, when new oil and gas pipeline proposals started floating about at almost geometrically increasing frequencies. That had contractors, engineering firms and suppliers licking their chops at...

NASSCO adds free spec guidelines to website.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2006... NASSCO has added two new specifications to its website. They are generic Performance Specification Guidelines for Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) and Folded (Thermoplastic) Pipe (FP). Both specifications are provided free to anyone needing guidance...

Report says new and used equipment spending to increase in 2007.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2006... CIT Construction, a unit of CIT Group Inc., a leading global provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, announced the results of its 31st annual CIT Construction Industry Forecast. Among its conclusions, the survey found that a...

New master's degrees in construction engineering, construction management.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2006... Beginning in fall 2006, the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington is offering new graduate areas in Construction Engineering or Construction Management leading to degrees of Master of Science...

AEM offers free tools for developing equipment safety materials.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2006... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has completed phase one of a database of "industry recognized" pictorial illustrations for voluntary use in the design of equipment safety signs, manuals and other training materials. AEM...

University of Texas at Arlington: Trenchless Technology and Pipe Conference.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2006... The University of Texas at Arlington will host its first Trenchless Technology and Pipe Conference on Dec. 6, 2006. This conference will be held in conjunction with the Construction Research Center (CRC) at UTA campus, in the center of the...

Aecon joint venture awarded tunnel project in York region.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2006... Aecon Group Inc. announced that a joint venture in which it is a partner has been awarded a $69.2 million contract to construct a trunk sewer tunnel by the Regional Municipality of York. The project involves the construction and commissioning...

In memorial.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
November 1, 2006... Frances Louise (Panny) McElroy, passed away October 10, after a brief illness at the age of 84. In March of 1942, she married Arthur H. (Art) McElroy of Tulsa and in 1953, they founded what would become McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. After the...

Drinking water changes will affect underground pipe replacement.(Washington watch)
November 1, 2006... If EPA's proposed changes to its lead and copper rule are finalized, drinking water systems around the country will have to replace considerable additional amounts of underground piping than they would have otherwise. That is because one of the...

John Deere.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... The new John Deere D-Series Excavators--240D LC, 270D LC, 350D LC, 450D LC, 650D LC and 850D LC--are an ideal fit. The totally redesigned cab, with its fully adjustable suspension seat and extra legroom, keeps operators comfortable and...

Caterpillar.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... 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...

Hitachi.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... Hitachi's Zaxis 450LC features improved fundamental performance specs, low noise design and emissions controls, a new cab design, and the incorporation of an onboard ICX information controller. The Zaxis 450 boasts a cleaner and more powerful...

Case.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... The new CX700 Excavator, which at 70 metric tons represents a new size offering for Case, fits between the current Case CX460 and CX800 models. The new CX700 is powered by a high-performance, fuel-efficient Isuzu engine that is Tier III...

Yanmar construction equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... Yanmar introduces the model SV100 with a 20,950 pound operating weight. Ultra tight tail swing adds versatility in confined work areas and a standard hydraulic quick coupler system speeds bucket changes on the work site. Maximum digging depth...

Liebherr.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... The new R 944 C Litronic crawler excavator has operating weights between 84,000 and 91,000 pounds depending on the working equipment and chassis specification. To meet the new Tier 3 noise and emissions regulations, Liebherr has designed a new...

Komatsu America.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... 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...

Volvo.(Equipment Spotlight: Medium & Large EXCAVATORS)
November 1, 2006... All Volvo excavators feature the Volvo exclusive Advanced Control System (ACS) which balances engine power with hydraulic pump output to provide maximum production with minimal fuel consumption. Their digging and lifting forces are the result...

Caterpillar.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2006... Caterpillar has improved the IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier to enhance versatility and productivity and provide excellent visibility in demanding jobsite requirements. The medium wheel loader maintains key features, including 180 net...

Case.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2006... The new Case E Series Wheel Loaders--the 721E, 721E XTand 821E-feature a new cab for enhanced operator comfort, Tier III-certified Case power and best-in-class maintainability and serviceability. Case can match the cab environment to the...

John Deere.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2006... The 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 QuadCool system with proportional fan...

Takeuchi.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2006... The TW80 is a 12,600-pound wheel loader, the largest in a new line recently launched by Takeuchi. All models are engineered to be rugged, durable and powerful while providing mobility and stability. Center pivot steering allows maximum...

Volvo.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2006... Volvo's wheel loader engines offer high torque at low rpm with 20 to 30 percent better fuel efficiency. Volvo's patented lift-arm system delivers high and consistent breakout torque, parallel lift and bucket roll back throughout the entire...

New Holland Construction.(Equipment Spotlight: WHEEL LOADERS)
November 1, 2006... The all-new W170B and W190B wheel loaders from New Holland have more power, improved functionality and larger, more accommodating cabs than previous models. Tier-3 compliant engines are rated at 195 gross horsepower for the W170B and 227...

Geophysical Survey Systems.(Equipment Spotlight: GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2006... Geophysical Survey Systems announces the New UtilityScan-270. This innovative utility locating system provides deeper ground penetration in the search of metallic and nonmetallic utilities. UtilityScan is also the most effective tool on the...

Vermeer.(Equipment Spotlight: GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2006... The Interragator EZ GPR System offers the latest advancements in ground penetrating radar electronics with a simple to use operator interface. The system is lightweight and compact and can be quickly set up in a few minutes. GPR data is...

Sensor & software.(Equipment Spotlight: GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2006... Noggin is a complete GPR system in a single package. This high performance, easy-to-use system with real time display using the DVL (digital video logger) and accurate positioning, gives users the on-the-spot answers needed to get the job done....

Hager GeoScience.(Equipment Spotlight: GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2006... Hager GeoScience Inc. (HGI) owns multiple GPR acquisition systems and antennas ranging in frequency from 15 MHZ to 1500 MHZ for applications ranging from concrete scanning to bedrock surveys. HGI specializes in complex projects using...

Ditch Witch.(Equipment Spotlight: GROUND PENETRATING RADAR)
November 1, 2006... Ditch Witch recently unveiled a ground penetrating radar unit that can detect both metallic and non-metallic pipes and cables to depths of up to 19 feet, depending on soil conditions and antenna selection. The new Ditch Witch 2150GR features...

Rock trenching: solves hard rock soil condition problems.
November 1, 2006... With more and more rigorous restrictions against the use of dynamite and blasting, rock trenching versus the process of drilling, blasting and excavating has gained momentum. While rock trenching is not new, contractors with rock trenching...

Despite price fluctuations, U.S. demand drives pipeline construction.
November 1, 2006... With domestic natural gas demand projected to increase by 3.4 percent in 2007, pipeline companies are showing renewed interest in the construction of high pressure natural gas pipelines throughout the U.S. As a result, the pipeline construction...

15 pipelines reconstructed in Iraq project.
November 1, 2006... Some 15 Iraq pipelines operated by the North Oil Company (NOC) cross the Tigris River south of Kirkuk and east of Baiji in the heart of the Sunni triangle. This pipeline corridor is in the vicinity of a railroad and auto bridge, both of which...

Tennessee boring: auger unit with special cutting head powers through limestone.
November 1, 2006... For more than 50 years, the First Utility District of Knox County, TN, has served residents and businesses in the southwestern portion of the county and the town of Farragut. From a small pumping station placed in operation in 1955 capable...

Patterson & Wilder and Michels team up to complete record HDD crossing.
November 1, 2006... On May 6, 2006, Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc. of Birmingham, AL, and their subcontractor, Michels Directional Crossings of Brownsville, WI, successfully completed a record 8,400-foot horizontal directional drill of Choctawhatchee...

Sewer history exhibit continues to draw high interest.
November 1, 2006... Attendees entering the RehabZone section on the exhibit floor of the 2007 UCT Conference will pass through a historical display with artifacts and information documenting the pipes, tools and equipment used in the sanitary sewer systems of the...

2006 large directional drilling rig census.(Directory)
November 1, 2006... Underground Construction's 2006 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...

Leasing a viable option for many contractors, utilities.(RENTAL UPDATE)
November 1, 2006... Leasing has become a popular alternative to traditional financing for acquiring all types of business equipment, including the machines used for underground utility construction and maintenance. Owners, managers and financial officers of...

Sunbelt Rentals reports strong 1st quarter, completes acquisition of NationsRent.(RENTAL MARKET)
November 1, 2006... Sunbelt Rentals announced that it again delivered solid financial results, with increased revenue and operating profit in the first quarter 2006. These results reflect significant growth in the company's key non-residential construction market,...

United Rentals appoints new management.(RENTAL MARKET)
November 1, 2006... United Rentals has appointed Irene Moshouris as vice president and treasurer. Moshouris will report directly to Martin E. Welch, executive vice president and chief financial officer for United Rentals. Moshouris has served in numerous...

Cities strong supporters of NASSCO's PACP.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2006... NASSCO's Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) is quietly but significantly changing the way sanitary sewer systems in North America are inspected and how inspection information is utilized to plan needed repairs, maintenance and...

Charlotte applies new technologies to detect, repair sewer problems.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2006... Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program is charged with maintaining and restoring the quality and usability of all the lakes and streams in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, NC. That includes over 190 miles of shoreline along the waters of...

Cretex Specialty Products celebrates its 25th Anniversary.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2006... Cretex Specialty Products of Waukesha, WI, is celebrating 25 years of service to the sewer industry this year. "To celebrate, we created a special commemorative 25th anniversary logo that has appeared on clothing, hats, trade show displays,...

Parson environmental products.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... PARSONPOXY FP is a 100 percent solids, flexible epoxy with 600 percent elongation and superior chemical resistance to repair and waterproof the manhole chimney along with adjustment rings and joints. The product will bond tenaciously to all...

Avanti.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... AV-290 Fast-Set is a two-component, fast reacting hydrophobic polyurethane foam grout designed to stop high volume water leaks. AV-290 is packaged in an efficient, user-friendly manner with both components in a single cartridge tube. A static...

AP/M permaform.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... PERMACAST centrifugally compacted, cement liner for reinforcing, sealing and protecting underground structures. ConmicShield added for municipal corrosion protection. Cor+Gard epoxy coating for industrial corrosion. (800) 662-6465,...

Sauereisen.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... Sauereisen has two new additions to its wastewater product line. Underlayment No. F-120FS and SewerGard No. 210FS are fast-setting versions of the original trowelable formulations and together they enable the Underlayment/ SewerGard system to...

Containment solutions.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... The future of manhole rehabilitation is here. CSI has created a non-corroding fiberglass manhole. Designed to simply fit within an existing concrete, brick or pre-cast manhole, installation has never been easier or faster. The fiberglass...

Prime Resins.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... 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...

Raven Lining Systems.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... 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...

Sprayroq.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... 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 REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... 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 specialty products.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... 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,...

CCI spectrum.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... Patented SpectraShield liner is a spray applied silicone modified polyurea system that is used to rehabilitate and protect wastewater structures such as manholes, wet wells or wastewater treatment plant facilities. Following preparation, the...

Ladtech.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... Ladtech mortarless manhole and catch basin adjusting rings will provide a system that will eliminate future repair work. When using the specific installation procedure, the rings will provide a quality installation that has not been available...

Sealing Systems.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... FLEX-SEAL Utility Sealant is a state-of-the-art plural component aromatic urethane with an incredible 800 percent elongation and a tensile strength of 3200 psi. Flex-Seal is designed to prevent infiltration and to provide corrosion protection...

Whirlygig Company.(PRODUCT FOCUS: MANHOLE REPAIR PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2006... Gone are the days when you had to raise a manhole ring to grade with concrete grade/adjusting rings and breakable stuffings set in grout. The Whirlygig system saves vast amounts of time, labor and money by replacing these dated methods with a...

How back-to-basics pays off for Connectra Fusion.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Connectra Fusion Technologies LLC, Gainesville, TX, is a company born as the result of the 2001 merger between Christie Manufacturing and TD Williamson's Polyethylene Products division. Today, TDW still owns half of this polyethylene pipe...

Midwestern Pipe Line Products.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Midwestern Pipe Line Products has purchased the assets and joined forces with Park Pipe Line and Holly Park Forsythe has been named senior account manager of the Tulsa facility and national representative for Raychem Shrink Sleeves. The...

Felco Industries.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Tim Driscoll is the new senior engineer for Felco Industries and will be helping design and engineer new products for the Felco product line. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from MSU's School of Engineering. Driscoll was a mechanical...

CDM.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... CDM is pleased to announce the addition of Jey Jeyapalan, Ph.D., P.E., to the Wethersfield, CT, office. In his role as vice president, Jeyapalan will serve as a national resource with a focus on pipelines and geotechnical engineering. With more...

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) has hired Rodrigo Pigna, P.E. as the director of engineering for the firm's Miami office. In this role, Pigna will oversee the management and operation of LAN's professional planning and engineering...

Interplastic Corp.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Robert Laubscher has been appointed business manager of the Thermoset Resins Division at Interplastic Corporation. Laubscher will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Genmar relationship as well as other national accounts. Laubscher...

Caterpillar.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... For the sixth consecutive year, Caterpillar Inc. has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). DJSI uses a best-in-class approach designed to identify best practices across the economic, social and...

ADS acquires Severn Trent Pipeline Services.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... ADS LLC, formerly ADS Corporation, has acquired Severn Trent Pipeline Services, a division of Severn Trent Services. With regional offices located throughout the United States, Severn Trent Pipeline Services provides specialized water...

Changes in leadership at K. R. Swerdfeger Construction.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Effective Nov. 1 ,there will be a change in leadership at K. R. Swerdfeger Construction. Keith Swerdfeger will step down as president and Raymond Swerdfeger will become the new president. Raymond will be responsible for the day to day...

Bobcat.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Compact equipment owners and operators can now view all of the Bobcat product safety videos on one DVD. The safety video DVD also is multilingual for both English- and Spanish-speaking owners and operators. The safety video is just one of...

MQ Power.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... In an effort to further diversify its North American operations, MQ Power has opened a new 180,000-square-foot facility in Lewisville, TX, about 20 miles northwest of Dallas. Additional assembly and modifiction functions, primarily on the...

InfraSource.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... InfraSource, specialty contractors servicing utility transmission and distribution infrastructure in the U.S., announced that Frederick W. Buckman, the chairman and a founder of Trans-Elect, the nation's first independent transmission company,...

Modern Machinery.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Modern Machinery, the Komatsu distributor, announced that Jeff Harrison has joined the company as Compact Machinery Sales Rep in Portland, OR. In his new position, Harrison is responsible for compact new and used equipment sales in Washington,...

GZA GeoEnvironmental.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Terese Kwiatkowski, senior vice president and principal at GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. has been elected president of the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Established in 1848, the...

Chemline.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Chemline has acquired the assets of Steelcote Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer of high performance epoxy and polyurethane coatings. Steelcote provides various coating and mastic applications for steel and non-ferrous metals, concrete,...

Breaker Technology (BTI).(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2006... Ray Zwarych has been appointed as service manager for Breaker Technology (BTI). Zwarych is a professional Engineer and has been with BTI since January 2002 as a member of BTI's engineering department. Technical service representatives from all...

Easy Pipe used for long distance, large diameter pipes in difficult ground.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... While the advantages and effectiveness of microtunneling and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) in suitable ground conditions have been widely used for more than 30 years, both systems have their limitations in some ground conditions and the...

Rain for Rent.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... The HH-125c four-inch pump from Rain for Rent is specifically designed to produce larger flows and higher discharge heads for mining dewatering projects and temporary fire protection systems. Because the versatile HH-125c can handle solids up...

Heath.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... The Aqua-Scope water leak detector is an instrument which amplifies the frequencies (sound waves) generated by a water leak. The Aqua-Scope allows an operator to choose between the ground and direct contact microphones to detect sonic...

New Holland.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... Operators who prefer pilot controls can now work more productively and comfortably with New Holland skid steers and compact track loaders. Available on the four largest skid steer models (L170, L180, L185 and L190) and all compact track...

Chain trenchers's mechanical drive reduces operating costs.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... The mechanically driven Trench-Tech Series 2000 chain trenchers deliver twice the torque of hydrostatic trenchers, offer reduced wear on digging teeth and are significantly more fuel efficient than their hydrostatic counterparts. When...

Astec underground.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... The Bulldog Reamer is a three-fluted, cone-shaped reamer that excels in compactable soils. This field-proven design cuts through moderately hard to hard soil types and even powers through intermittent rock conditions. The heavy-duty features...

ARNCO.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... The ARNCO family of rodders features Polykat high-glass content fiberglass rod that is constructed with a multiple-strand core and proprietary outer-filament winding. As a result, the rod is durable and has a small bend radius to provide...

Klein Tools.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... Klein Tools recently added two new synthetic lubricants to its wire and cable pulling lubricant line: Premium Synthetic WAX Wire Pulling Lubricant, available in a one-quart squeeze bottle, a one-gallon pail and a five-gallon bucket; and Premium...

Caterpillar.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... Caterpillar's new H65Ds hydraulic hammer is the company's largest hammer option for compact equipment users. As the company's entry into the 700 foot-pound (950 J) energy class and 2000 Bpm impact frequency, it expands the Caterpillar solutions...

Allied construction products.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... The Model G 88 G-Series hydraulic impact hammer weighs 5,225 pounds and is ideal for use on 60,000 to 88,000 pound excavators. The G 88 features adjustable impact energy to match working conditions and is available as a silenced CITY model for...

Sherman & Reilly.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... Downsizing duct and cable components allows for network builds in virtually any configuration with minimal upfront capital investment. Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the- business (FTTB), city rings and long haul networks now have maximum...

Deere, QUALCOMM create system for remote machine monitoring.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
November 1, 2006... John Deere Construction & Forestry, the world's leading manufacturer of forestry equipment and a major manufacturer of construction equipment, and QUALCOMM Inc., a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise platforms,...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... 2006 Dec. 4 Houston Pipeliners Association H.E.S.S. Club 5430 Westheimer Houston, TX Contact: Debbie Cone PH: (713) 369-9298 Web: houstonpiperiners.org Dec. 13 Gulf Coast Trenchless Association ...