UCT News: The Latest Information
On UCT 2009 in San Antonio, TX
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Train For The Future
UCT is synonymous with quality education – we set the industry standards. Annually, UCT presents top-notch educational sessions taught by industry experts who bring the most current market information available to the conference. The 2009 program features new tutorials, engaging panel discussions, interactive presentations, detailed case histories and more. Learn from some of the best minds in the industry during the primary UCT program (Jan. 20-22) and the specialty sessions offered before and after UCT. The UCT sessions qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) in conjunction with the University of Texas at Arlington. And, several of the specialty sessions offer industry certification!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
kfrancis@oildom.com
uctonline.com

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Working On A Level Playing Field
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Everyone has heard the phrase “competing on a level playing field” in reference to athletics. But working on a level playing field – or job site – can be as important in the utility construction market. And sometimes contractors can achieve this even when a job site’s terrain isn’t level at all.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
A & L Cable Services, (910) 486-6064
Vermeer Corp., (888) 837-6337,
vermeer.com

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New Study Reflects Continued Growth
Of Fiber To Homes
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The number of internet customers in the United States directly connected to fiber optic networks with fiber service lines continues to increase at a rapid pace, and expansion of fiber networks continues to make it possible for a growing number of households to subscribe to services that bring fiber connections to their premises.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
FTTH Council, (503) 635-3114,
ftthcouncil.org

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First Look: Barbco Adds Large Rig To
HDD Equipment Line-up
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Barbco has introduced the first “maxi” rig to its line of horizontal directional drilling equipment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Barbco, (800) 448-8934,
barbco.com

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Bore-Tek Overcomes Challenges,
Obstacles, Tragedy
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Establishing any new business is a major decision, and once the company is in operation, guiding it to success means overcoming a variety of challenges and obstacles, many of them unexpected.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
HDD Contractor:
Bore-Tek, (843) 688-5864,
boretekinc.com
HDD/vacuum excavator equipment:
Ditch Witch, (800) 654-6481,
ditchwitch.com
Fused PVC pipe:
Underground Solutions, (858) 679-9551, undergroundsolutions.com
Engineering:
BP Barber & Associates, (803) 254-4400,
bpbarber.com

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Frontier Pipeline Completes Record
Setting Rock Drills
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Frontier Pipeline LLC, based in Somerset, WI, with engineering/administrative offices in Duluth, MN, recently completed a successful project consisting of two parallel crossings for the installation of 48-inch HDPE pipelines under New Haven Harbor in New Haven, CT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Frontier Pipeline: Frontier Pipeline, (218) 625-8478, frontierpipeline.com
American Augers: Astec Underground, (800) 527-6020, astecunderground.com
KemTron, (281) 261.5778,
kemtron.com
Tulsa Rig Iron, (918) 321-3330,
tulsarigiron.com
Century Products, (262) 820-3600,
centuryproducts.net

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Rehab News
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Product Focus: Bypass Pumping
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GCTA MVP Award Winner Announced
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The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association and Underground Construction magazine has announced that Joseph G. Majdalani has been named the winner of the prestigious Most Valuable Professional Award.

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3rd WaterWorks Conference Hits Hot Industry Topics
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In partnership with the Gulf Coast Trenchless Association and Underground Construction magazine, the third annual WaterWorks is a two-day conference held Jan. 20-21 during the educational sessions at UCT.

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RehabZone Builds On Past Success
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The popular RehabZone will again be a focal point at the annual UCT show (Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition) for information about pipeline rehabilitation.

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UCT Educational Sessions
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UCT Special Programs
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UCT Products & Services Guide
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New Products
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