News and Articles
Jul 20, 2015
News
CoJackHydra - The new force transmission in pipe jacking
S & P Consult expands its range of microtunnelling and pipe jacking services by a new pressure transmission system (hydraulic joint) under the product designation CoJackHydra. It represents a smart combination between the optimized hydraulic joint the online monitoring and quality assuring system CoJack which is adjusted accordingly. Consequently, even three-dimensional curves and S-curves with narrow curve radii can now be driven smoothly with high permissible jacking forces.
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Jul 17, 2015
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Meet Keynote Speaker Ken Foster, President of Instituform Technologies Limited
The keynote speaker for the 2015 Trenchless Technology Road Show will be Ken Foster, President of Instituform Technologies Limited. This show will consist of two full days of technical presentations and exhibits bringing you the latest advances in trenchless technology. Topics covered include methods and materials for planning, design, installation, assessment and management of water and wastewater systems.
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Jul 14, 2015
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Robbins “Rock Girl” Revs Up
Main Beam TBM Launches for Hawaii’s Longest Tunnel
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Jul 10, 2015
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Vermeer Introduces New D23x30 S3 Drill for Utility Installations
Drill sets industry standard for productivity, reliability and quiet operation
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Jul 08, 2015
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Evaluation models for the assessment of the structural and operational condition of drain and sewer systems – Part III
This is the third and last part of the technical report series “Evaluation models for the assessment of the structural and operational condition of drain and sewer systems“. It deals with the results of the analysis and the summary of all survey events.
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Jul 06, 2015
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Long term protection for waste water pipes
When a major utilities company was carrying out a massive extension to one of its waste water treatment plants, it selected Corroserve to apply a protective coating system to the interior and exterior surfaces of the 2.4 m diameter pipework which takes treated wastewater out to sea.
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Jun 30, 2015
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Upgraded lateral camera system "goes the distance"
Whether inspecting pipe laterals for cleaning, repair or inspection, plumbing specialists now have a one-touch lateral camera system that supports a wide range of pipe sizes with a highly durable yet comparatively inexpensive self-contained unit.
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Jun 26, 2015
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Berlin calling for papers - positive signs in plastic pipe market
The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) has announced a call for papers to be presented at its Plastic Pipes XVIII Conference and Exhibition taking place in Berlin’s InterContinental Hotel on 12 - 14 September 2016. The announcement comes on the heel of positive signs for the global plastic pipe market.
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Jun 24, 2015
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"Director of Curiosity" Tony Conway joins Aquam Corp
ONE of the most respected figures in the UK water industry has joined water infrastructure technology company Aquam Corp as a non-executive director.
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Jun 22, 2015
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Victaulic Introduces Style W256 Expansion Barrel for Large-Diameter Piping Systems
Expansion Barrel accommodates up to 42 inches of axial movement
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Jun 19, 2015
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HOBAS CC-GRP Culverts DN 3000 Jacked Under Railway
When a pipeline route crosses a railway embankment, jacking is usually the optimal installation method as it does not require disruptions in rail traffic. In the village of Cikowice in Southern Poland, four culverts with a diameter of 3000 mm and a length of 34 m each have been jacked under a railway line for the sake of flood control. HOBAS Poland supplied the required GRP pipes for this challenging project.
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Jun 15, 2015
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Schedule Set for the British Columbia Trenchless Technology Road Show
After 14 years in Ontario, the Trenchless Technology Road Show heads west to Vancouver/Richmond, British Columbia to provide a platform to educate municipal, engineering and contractor personnel on the benefits of trenchless methods.
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Jun 11, 2015
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Axalta Celebrates Nap-Gard 50 Year Anniversary
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, celebrates 50 years of Nap-Gard® fusion bonded epoxy thermosetting coatings. Since 1960, Nap-Gard FBE grades have been used from the coldest regions of Alaska to the hottest regions of the Middle East.
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Jun 08, 2015
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Challenging fresh water pipe rehabilitation
DALROD was recently involved in a technically demanding project to keep water flowing to a major cement works in Essex, UK.
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Jun 05, 2015
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Evaluation models for the assessment of the structural and operational condition of drain and sewer systems – Part II
This is the second part of the technical report series “Evaluation models for the assessment of the structural and operational condition of drain and sewer systems“. It is about the advanced evaluation model STATUS Sewer.
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Jun 03, 2015
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Steve Vick signs up with dutch company on live mains insertion
Steve Vick International has signed a contract with infrastructure specialists Van Voskuilen Woudenberg b.v. The Dutch company will promote and carry out Live Gas Mains Insertion throughout The Netherlands.
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Jun 01, 2015
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Pipe Bursting Manufacturer, TRIC Tools, Kicked off Spring with Three Key California PHCC Trade Shows
Pipe Bursting equipment manufacturer, TRIC Tools, participated in three California Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC) events in March and April. TRIC exhibited at the 40th Annual Greater Los Angeles PHCC Flow Expo, the 36th Annual Northern Californa PHCC Trade Show and the 16th Annual Sacramento Valley PHCC Trade Show.
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May 28, 2015
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Rhino Linings Corporation Names Flow-Liner Systems, Ltd as Distributor of CIPP Lining Products
Strategic partnership will combine Rhino Linings® high performance products and Flow-Liner Systems' knowledge and advancements in the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) market.
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May 26, 2015
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Rugged Robbins TBM and Conveyors go for Gold in Indianapolis
Record-Setting Main Beam Completes Additional Tunnel, All within Original Project Schedule
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May 21, 2015
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Pipe Express®: fast installation through groundwater near Stockholm
Herrenknecht's newly developed semi-trenchless method for pipeline installation has completed its third successful mission. South of Stockholm, using Pipe Express® Züblin Scandinavia AB installed a water pipeline more than a kilometer in length within twelve days. Groundwater lowering was not required despite a water level just below the terrain's surface. Compared to conventional open-cut construction the method has significantly less impact on the environment, while simultaneously minimizing costs.
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May 18, 2015
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Leaving Stones Unturned - CIPP Leaves Stones Unturned
Cured-in-place-pipe technique renews wastewater lateral while sparing landmark bridge
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May 15, 2015
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Stanley Consultants’ West Side Diversion Tunnel Wins ACEC National Honor Award
Engineering Excellence Awards competition celebrates the world’s most outstanding project achievements in the field of engineering.
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May 12, 2015
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UK first for innovative Nottingham sewage treatment plant
An innovative three-stage biological sewage treatment process, which cuts costs and improves efficiency, is approaching final commissioning at Nottingham’s Stoke Bardolph wastewater treatment works.
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