Equipment
The Planning Process: How to Prepare for a Successful Trenchless Construction Project
The planning of a trenchless project is similar to that of conventional projects, taking into account geotechnical investigation, project...
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,...
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...
Job Role: Mud Engineer
What does a mud engineer do, what is their training and why is it such an important job on trenchless construction sites?
Job Role: Geotechnical Engineer
What a geotechnical engineer does, what it takes to become one and everything else you need to know about this dynamic role.
QUIZ: All About Robotic Crawlers (12 Questions to Test Your Pilot Prowess)
Take this quick quiz to help you gauge your understanding of robots, and learn some finer details with which you can test your coworker’s...
5 Ways to Mitigate Emission Impact from Trenchless Construction Projects
Learn what new strategies are being developed to improve the carbon emission performance in the construction industry.
Blowout Preventer’s (BOP) and Its Importance in Environmental Safety
The Deepwater Horizon incident at Macondo in the Gulf of Mexico that took place on April 20th, 2010, had a profound impact on the oil and...
Trenchless Construction Methods Explained: The Pipe Express
Researchers are always striving to find ways to make technology better and more affordable. The the pipe express method combines the...
The Equipment Behind Wastewater Management in Trenchless Technology
Trenchless technology equipment plays an essential role in the maintenance of wastewater management systems. Understanding the different...
The Gas Lift Method Explained: 10 Things You Didn't Know But Should
The gas lift is a method that has been proven over many years of use and is widely accepted in the industry, plus it was developed in order...
NASTT Executive Director Michael Willmets On the Success of NASTT's Annual No-Dig Show
The annual NASTT No-Dig Show is highly regarded as one of the best events for trenchless technology, and trenchless professionals look...
Understanding the Differences Between Pigging and Robotic Pipe Inspection Methods
Pigging and robotic inspection have become important parts of trenchless operations, but before deciding, you need to make cost estimates...
3 Essential Tips for Pressure Testing Your Ground Heat Exchanger System
A successful ground heat exchanger pressure test uses water not air to pressurize the line.
Trenchless Industry Experts Share What Innovations They See on the Horizon in 2019
We went to NASTT’s No-Dig Show 2019 to seek out trenchless engineers and underground infrastructure professionals to find out what new...
Understanding Key Laboratory Testing Methods for Site Investigation
Soil investigation, both intrusive and laboratory testing, can be a life-saver in terms of cost and time. These tests help the contractor...
How These Top Geotechnical Investigation Trends Are Shaping the Future of Trenchless Technology
As technology advances, geotechnical investigation methods are becoming more advanced and more effective. Here are 5 trends in geotechnical...
The Importance of Tracer Wire Systems in Trenchless Technology
One way to ensure that pipelines are accurately detected is using tracer wires during installation so that they can be detected at a later...
Effectively Using Utility Detecting Devices
Science and technology have played an important role in making utility detection precise, efficient and easy to use. The importance of...
