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Returning To Its Roots: A Changing Market Will Be The Conference Focus
Reflecting the rapidly changing dynamic in place for the underground infrastructure industry compared to the past six years, the 12th annual Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition is positioned to meet the diverse and important market needs.
Special Programs Highlight UCT Educational Program
Successful RehabZone Concept Gains Support
UCT Products And Services Guide
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Features
Contractors, Manufacturers Offer Rubber Tire Trencher Productivity Tips
Trenchless construction methods may get much of the attention on underground utility projects. But on jobs in open country or where easements are not already crowded with buried pipe and cable, trenching often is the fastest, most cost-efficient method of construction. When a project requires long runs of continuous trench, a trencher can be the best choice of equipment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Trencher manufacturers:
Astec Underground, (800) 527-6020
Ditch Witch, (800) 654-6481,
Vermeer Manufacturing, (888) 837-6337
Contractor:
Trawick Construction Co Inc., (850) 638-0429
Alliant Energy, (563) 587-4546
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Racing Toward The End Zone
How do you know when you’re working on a high-profile project? Well, when TV news helicopters fly over your job site every week to tape the progress, that’s definitely a clue.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contractor:
Kimbrell Electric,
(602) 265-2111
Trencher:
Vermeer Manufacturing,
(888) 837-6337
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BPL Advocates Say System Ready
To Prosper, Expand
The idea of accessing the internet with a high-speed connection simply by plugging into any AC electrical outlet might seem to good to be true, but broadband over power line (BPL) technology is making such a service a reality for a growing number of consumers.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Broadband Over Power Lines:
United Power Line Council, (202) 833-6815
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Electric Utility Signs BPL Deal To Create ‘Smart Grid’
Providers of conventional broadband services who have never taken broadband over power line (BPL) seriously might pause to consider what TXU Electric Delivery and Current Communications are doing.
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Directional Drilling
Drilling Under The Ocean
The smaller directional drilling machines widely used on utility construction projects were designed specifically for utility construction – making trenchless installations of cable, pipe, conduit and duct.
FOR MORE INFO:
Engineering Services:
Sound & Sea Technology Inc., (805) 642-1440,
Utility Contractor:
Island Mechanical Corp., (808) 682-5353
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Construction In A Pristine Environment:
HDD Frequently Used To Install Utilities On ‘Horse & Buggy’ Island
No matter how many common characteristics they may have, every horizontal directional drilling (HDD) job is different. However, some jobs are unlike most others.
FOR MORE INFO:
HDD rig:
Central Mine Equipment, (800) 325-8827
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First Look: Vermeer Muscles Up With New D330x500 Drill
Vermeer’s top-of-the-line horizontal
directional drill has become more powerful with the introduction of the D330x500 Navigator.
FOR MORE INFO:
HDD rig:
Vermeer, (888) 837-6337
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Rehabilitation Technology
First Look: PE Pressure Pipe Rehab Has
Broad Applications
U-Liner is introducing to North American markets a new application for its folded PE pipeline rehabilitation system and a patented split sleeve device designed specifically for pressure pipe applications.
FOR MORE INFO:
Folded pressure pipe:
U-Liner, (800) 344-3744
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Cohesant Technologies Completes Purchase Of Triton Insitutech
Cohesant Technologies Inc. has completed the purchase of the operations and assets of Triton Insitutech, LLC. The transaction represents another significant step in the execution of Cohesant’s long-term plan to be a global leader providing technologies for the protection and renewal of infrastructure.
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Product Focus: By-Pass Pumping
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