Trenchless Construction

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The planning of a trenchless project is similar to that of conventional projects, taking into account geotechnical investigation, project...

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Trenchless technology has changed the face of the construction industry, but that does not mean that trenchless technology is flawless; it...

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Bidding on a city project will require you to provide information on your budget, timeline and your contingency plan. You'll have to give...

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Depending on the soil structure, a geological investigation provides information on which drill bits should be used for drilling in soft,...

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Guided boring machine maintenance requires keeping all fluid levels on the equipment full. Inspecting and washing drilling mud and other...

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Fiber optic cable installation benefits from the use of trenchless technology. Direct burial and horizontal directional drilling techniques...

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The oil and gas industry is a significant customer of piping construction and repair contractors, and the availability of HDD trenchless...

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Whenever a sewer rehabilitation project is undertaken, the primary consideration is usually the cost factor. There are two options...

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If dewatering is not managed well, it can cause major problems and concerns for the project, leading to costly delays or even failure.

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While microtunneling machines are capable of drilling through almost any obstruction, knowing what those obstructions are is integral to...

Can Trenchless Technology Help Asia's Growing Construction Industry? Can Trenchless Technology Help Asia's Growing Construction Industry? Can Trenchless Technology Help Asia's Growing Construction Industry? Can Trenchless Technology Help Asia's Growing Construction Industry?


Developing countries in Asia are among the world’s fastest-growing economies with millions being invested in infrastructure development...

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What a geotechnical engineer does, what it takes to become one and everything else you need to know about this dynamic role.

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All pumps are not created equal. The right pumping equipment can reduce dewatering time, ensure pump longevity, and minimize construction...

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Curved drives are more complicated than a straight drive and require special guidance systems to correctly steer the cutter head. Learn...

Will COVID-19 Impact the Trenchless Technology Sector? Will COVID-19 Impact the Trenchless Technology Sector? Will COVID-19 Impact the Trenchless Technology Sector? Will COVID-19 Impact the Trenchless Technology Sector?


COVID-19 calls for significant changes to current operating models with a reduced workforce, shortage of critical components and the...

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With the up-gradation of infrastructure, there’s a major need to upgrade sub-surface infrastructure to meet the needs of India's...

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HDD is a minimal impact trenchless installation and construction method used to install several types of underground structures and...

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Today, the hydro excavation industry is certainly mainstream in North America. It is no longer questioned as whether or not it should be...

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We've put a spotlight on some of the most catastrophic digging disasters to occur in the last two decades to highlight the need for proper...