November 2009 Vol. 64 No. 11

When horizontal directional drilling (HDD) professionals discuss the size of an HDD rig, they usually refer to the maximum pullback force the unit can develop.

The A710S automatic dual grade laser is designed to work on any job site. It’s ideal for machine control, site work, leveling, alignment and layout.

The GL2700 pipe laser is ideal for sanitary and storm sewers, pipe jacking and tunneling.

The ARROW 2 pipe laser provides the utility contractor with a rugged, reliable tool that stands up to the demands of tough jobsite conditions and has the features required to lay pipe fast and accurately.

The Leica Piper series of pipe lasers are perfect for storm and sanitary sewer construction, gravity flow pipe line and anywhere grade and line are required with a single beam.

Topcon’s TP-L4B is the perfect entry-level utility laser for those in search of high accuracy and great features at an economical price.

Caterpillar manufactures three large hydraulic excavators – the 345D L, 365C L and 385C L.

The ZX200LC-3 excavator delivers more swing torque, drawbar pull and lift capacity, with less emissions and noise.

The 190D W and the 220D W wheeled excavators feature Tier 3-certified engines with fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel engines rated at 159 hp.

The SK170LC has an operating weight (with bucket) of 37,800 pounds, maximum digging depth 21 feet 5 inches and bucket breakout force of 24,900 pounds.

The PC138USLC-8 short tail swing excavator has a net horsepower of 92 and an operating weight of 31,107 to 32,568 pounds.

The R 924 C is designed to give the operator more convenient cab access and better visibility.

The mid-size E70 has a standard counterweight that never extends beyond the tracks.

The new Volvo EW230C excavator is built around a new, more robust platform, which is designed to ensure stability.

Responding to requests by compact utility equipment customers for greater power and productivity, Ditch Witch has combined compact size and outstanding power and versatility to create the SK350.

With a rated tip capacity of 2,400 pounds and SAE operating capacity of 840 pounds, the new Vermeer S800TX mini skid steer can efficiently lift and transport a large load of material in and around confined spaces.

Case Construction Equipment has announced the availability of joystick steering on Case E Series wheel loaders.

The Caterpillar 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated tool carrier linkage feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT Technology for responsive power and low emissions.

The model 444K wheel loader with Tier 3 emission-certified diesel packs an impressive torque reserve for power.

The R420S and R520S wheel loaders are powered by fuel efficient three- and four-cylinder Kubota diesel engines rated for 43- and 49-hp, respectively.

The W130B wheel loader tool carrier model boasts a closed-center, load-sensing hydraulic system that delivers fast cycle times and maximum breakout force.

Two Model 1512 Pipe Profiling Sonars have been bought from Marine Electronics Ltd, UK, by the National Water Main Cleaning Co. of Newark, NJ.

Underground pipe repair technology that uses ultraviolet (UV) light helped preserve an 18th Century home nestled among hills near Pittsburgh, PA.

Aqualiner Limited announces that its new water pipe lining product called Rembrandt has received NSF/ANSI Standard 61 certification from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

The new Astec EarthPro Geothermal 4550 (truck-mounted) and 4550X (track-mounted) drill rigs are designed to meet the specialized demands of geothermal system installations.

The new Case 400 Series 3 skid steers feature radial- and vertical-lift configurations, redesigned cabs offering more room and better visibility, and superior serviceability for increased uptime.

Condux International has been appointed as the exclusive North American supplier of Comfit Couplers and Microfit Connectors and accessories by Plassim Ltd.

The new Envista 2009 Release 2 is a web-based software program developed for infrastructure project coordination.

The Self-Leveling Pipe Hook is ideal for lifting a wide range of sizes and types of pipe, even elliptical pipe.

Denso North America has introduced Protal ARO (Abrasion Resistant Outercoating), the newest coating product from the leaders in corrosion prevention and sealing technology.

The SPY 780 direct current operation offers greater reliability and operating flexibility when FCE (fusion bonded epoxy) and other thin coatings are inspected.

The DV300c-Electric self-priming pump has a high flow rate of up to 10,000 gpm.

Thompson Pump’s new heavy duty 4-inch eco-friendly dry-priming electric driven pump, model 4JSVC, was unveiled at the 2009 WEFTEC tradeshow in October.

Pipelines dodged one Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas (GHG) bullet temporarily but may get hit by another.

The state of Florida is pressing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to put conditions on its approval of Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC's Phase VIII Expansion Project.

The University of North Carolina took advantage of the ongoing renovation of its baseball stadium to also replace the storm water infrastructure that runs below the stadium and ball field.

The recently completed Line 108 Replacement Project featured the use of HDD for portions of the pipeline installation beneath two rivers and two extremely sensitive natural areas.

A good case can be made that using the earth's natural energy storing capabilities is the most cost efficient and environmentally friendly way to heat and cool homes, businesses and institutional buildings.

Throughout 2009, the Laney Directional Drilling Co., Humble, TX, has been celebrating its 20th year in business.

Big Ten football equals crowds and traffic in the heart of Madison, WI. About 80,000 people poured into Camp Randall for the opening football game for the University of Wisconsin Badgers on Sept. 5.

The recent expansion of the sanitary sewer system at Ft. Lewis, WA, included the installation of 5,000 feet of 36 inch and 400 feet of 30 inch diameter HDPE pipe to replace the base’s vitrified clay system.

As China continues to consolidate its position as a political, economic and industrial world power, many of its large cities are experiencing the same infrastructure problems as those in other areas of the world.

<em>Underground Construction</em>’s latest survey figures that indicate 125,458 miles of oil and gas pipelines are under construction and planned worldwide.

Over the past 20 years, pipebursting has become firmly established as a primary method of replacing underground pipe infrastructure past its useful life.

The backhoe loader is really two machines in one, and the specifying process is twice as important.

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During the 2008 national elections, there was much rhetoric about leadership. Unfortunately, in regards to the energy industry, that leadership has failed miserably with no indication of sanity any time soon.

Andrew J. Mayer, founder and president of Murphy Pipeline Contractors Inc., has been named the winner of the prestigious Most Valuable Professional Award sponsored by UCTA.

GF Piping Systems recently supported the United Association International Apprenticeship Competition in Ann Arbor, MI, by donating time, materials and welding equipment.

<a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-newsline-water-industry-127b-2009-inergy-pipeline-update-tampa-sewer-rates-rising#water">Water industry projected to be worth $127B in 2009</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-newsline-water-industry-127b-2009-inergy-pipeline-update-tampa-sewer-rates-rising#inergy">Inergy moves ahead with natural gas pipeline</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-newsline-water-industry-127b-2009-inergy-pipeline-update-tampa-sewer-rates-rising?page=2#tampa">Tampa’s sewer rates to rise</a> <a href="http://www.undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-newsline-water-industry-127b-2009-inergy-pipeline-update-tampa-sewer-rates-rising?page=2#clean">Clean Water Act spurs Jeffersonville, IN, to upgrade sewer systems</a><em></em>

<a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall#nu">Nu Flow partners with Flow-Liner</a> <a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall?page=2#hirtz">Hirtz joins SAK Construction</a> <a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall?page=2#nation">National Coating & Lining joins Sprayroq Certified Partners network</a> <a href="http://undergroundconstructionmagazine.com/november-rehab-news-nu-flow-sak-national-coating-and-vacall?page=2#chavez">Chavez named VP of Vacall product group</a>

Quanta Services Inc. has announced that it will acquire Price Gregory Services Inc., a leading natural gas and oil transmission pipeline infrastructure service provider in North America.

The RehabZone will be hosting live product and technology demonstrations at the Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) in Tampa, FL, on Jan. 19-21, 2010.