Features
Matthews Assumes Trenchless Technology Center Leadership Role
August 2017 Vol. 71 No. 8
In March, Dr. John Matthews assumed the position of director of the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University. TTC is a leading research facility for the development of technologies influencing the various trenchless…
CUIRE 15th Annual Engineering & Inspector Schools
August 2017 Vol. 71 No. 8
The Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education (CUIRE) at the University of Texas-Arlington held its 15th annual trenchless technology inspector training and certification schools Jan. 29-30, in conjunction with the Underground Construction Technology International…
Real Business in the Big Easy
August 2017 Vol. 71 No. 8
In the “lazy days” of summer, you’re probably not thinking about January 2018, but we are! A mere five months away, preparations for Underground Construction magazine’s 23rd Annual Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition…
PVCPA Study Examines Environmental Impacts, Safety, Costs Of Water Pipes
August 2017 Vol. 71 No. 8
The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA), which represents U.S. and Canadian manufacturers of PVC pipe, announced the completion of the first comprehensive environmental and performance review of water and sewer pipes in North America. The…
Two Ways Utility Contractors Can Transfer Risk
August 2017 Vol. 71 No. 8
By Peter Kuntz Utility contractors face enormous risks in performing their work. These can include third-party liability, environmental, mobile equipment, cyber, workers’ compensation, third-party over-action, commercial auto liability, management liability – and more frequently –…
Construction Industry Applauds PAB Legislation
August 2017 Vol. 71 No. 8
Legislation that would open the door to private investment in water and wastewater infrastructure investment was introduced recently by U.S. Reps. John “Jimmy” Duncan (R-TN) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ). The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act,…
Concerns Remain About “Gold Shovel Standard”
July 2017 Vol. 71 No. 6
Members of the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) continue to be forced to enroll in the “Gold Shovel Standard” (GSS), a certification and monitoring program conducted primarily in the gas distribution industry. While the goal of…