NASTT is now accepting abstracts for the 2008 No-Dig Conference in Dallas

NASTT is now accepting abstracts for the technical paper program presented at the 2008 No-Dig Conference & Exhibition, April 27-May 2 in Dallas, Texas. Abstracts from the following subject areas are of interest to the No-Dig Program Committee:

Trenchless Research, Case Studies & Engineering Practice

• New Construction & Rehabilitation
• Condition Assessment
• Asset Management
• Gas/Electrical/Telecommunications
• Project Delivery Methods
• Technology Assessment
• Current Trenchless Research
• Contracts and Specifications
• Computer Applications
• Construction Project Management
• Risk Assessment and Management
• New Materials of Construction

Education & Training

• University and Industry Initiatives
• Trenchless Education

Special Topics

• Infrastructure Security
• Sustainable Construction Practices
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Lean Construction Processes
• Legal Issues

Municipal Issues

• Selection Criteria for Contractors
• Development of Submittal Requirements
• Measuring Quality
• Project Budgeting and Prioritization

Submit your abstract with our easy online form. Sorry we are not accepting abstracts via e-mail, regular mail or by fax. All abstracts must be submitted through the No-Dig web site. Deadline: June 15, 2007. Questions? Please contact Kaleel Rahaim, 2008 No-Dig Program Chairman, e-mail: krahaim@interplastic.com, phone: 281-687-8617.

The annual No-Dig Conference and Exhibition is NASTT's education flagship event, offering an impressive collection of quality technical papers, an exhibition hall with more than 100 trenchless companies displaying their products and services, a series of specialized training courses, and many entertaining networking events and special awards.


Further information:
North American Society for Trenchless Technology
Angela Ghosh (Assistant Executive Director)
Email: aghosh@nastt.org
Website: www.nastt.org