Calculating Labor for Trenchless Projects
Before you take the grand leap and say, “The labor costs for this project are X,” you must remember that you have to charge an hourly rate...
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Top 5 Challenges Faced By Trenchless Technology Projects
Trenchless technology has changed the face of the construction industry, but that does not mean that trenchless technology is flawless; it has its share of cha
How To Bid On That Trenchless City Project
Bidding on a city project will require you to provide information on your budget, timeline and your contingency plan. You'll have to give realistic timeframes and budget...
The Right Drill Bit for Soft, Medium & Hard Ground Conditions
Depending on the soil structure, a geological investigation provides information on which drill bits should be used for drilling in soft, medium and hard ground...
Stress Measurement in Rock Mass
Learn what it takes to conduct stress measurement in rock mass and choose which test to use for your trenchless project.
Guided Boring Machine Maintenance Checklist
Guided boring machine maintenance requires keeping all fluid levels on the equipment full. Inspecting and washing drilling mud and other debris from the inside
Why Trenchless Technology is a Perfect Fit for Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Fiber optic cable installation benefits from the use of trenchless technology. Direct burial and horizontal directional drilling techniques bury lines quickly
Why the Oil and Gas Pipeline Industries are Eyeing Horizontal Directional Drilling
The oil and gas industry is a significant customer of piping construction and repair contractors, and the availability of HDD trenchless technology is creating...
Mixing the Mud: The Science of Drilling Fluid in HDD
Drilling fluid is the life fluid of a trenchless project; it can literally make or break a borehole. Therefore, managing and selecting the right drilling fluid is...
Trenchless Sewer Repair: To Trench or Not to Trench?
Whenever a sewer rehabilitation project is undertaken, the primary consideration is usually the cost factor. There are two options available for undertaking a repair and...
A Closer Look at Efficient Trenchless Dewatering Methods
If dewatering is not managed well, it can cause major problems and concerns for the project, leading to costly delays or even failure.
Microtunneling in Rocky Conditions and Other Obstructions
While microtunneling machines are capable of drilling through almost any obstruction, knowing what those obstructions are is integral to the planning process.
Cast Iron Plumbing: Cleaning and Repairing Tuberculation in Pipes
Tuberculation in pipes occurs in cast iron plumbing resulting in a brown slime buildup on the interior of the line. Here's how to fix it.
Understanding Trenchless Lateral Rehabilitation
Trenchless Lateral Rehabilitation offers viable solutions to the unique challenges posed by the repair and rehabilitation of lateral sewer pipe.
The Benefits of Trenchless Technology to the Utility Industry in Asia
The utility industry in Asia is ripe for the benefits offered by trenchless technology. Here's why.
CIPP and the Asian Rehabilitation Market
Asia's crumbling underground infrastructure and population density have made it the fastest-growing segment in the CIPP market.
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What are some of the new trenchless technologies being used to minimize carbon emissions?
The construction industry has been in the spotlight forever when it comes to carbon emissions. Construction accounts for almost 1/3rd of global energy consumption, and...
What's the future of UV cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation?
Cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) has become one of the most important technology trends in the field of trenchless pipe rehabilitation around the world.CIPP allows an in-situ...
Can you trust your tap water during self-isolation?
Yes, as per the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). On its website, EPA states that:“The COVID-19...
What are the biggest risks involved with trenchless crossing installations?
Pipelines installed using trenchless crossing methods face many engineering and geological challenges. Trenchless crossings are frequently used to install pipelines...
When Should I Use Slurry Microtunneling on My Project?
Microtunneling is a trenchless construction technique used to construct small- to medium-sized tunnels. During the microtunneling process, a remote-controlled,...
