Nov 02, 2022
It is obvious that knowing the condition of underground sewer and water infrastructure is necessary to properly maintain essential services, and today’s CCTV (closed circuit television) inspection systems visually identify structural and maintenance issues like cracks, broken or collapsed pipe, infiltration, grease, and roots, as well as other issues. Mainline inspection equipment is routinely used […]
Sep 02, 2022
While there’s no shortage of sewer inspection technologies on today’s market, CCTV remains a gold standard in assessing pipes of all kinds. But what should you consider to make the most effective use out of a vehicle-mounted sewer inspection system? In addition to seeking out a reliable and durable solution for inspections, utilities and contractors […]
With nearly 2 million miles of underground utilities in the United States, according to leading industry association NASSCO, and even more around the world, there is no questioning the growth of the underground construction industry. And as our world continues to modernize, it is crucial that underground construction crews know how to navigate the complicated […]
Aug 02, 2022
A long distance horizontal directional drilling (HDD) project on its own is a big undertaking. Add in bore-path complications like two heavily vegetated ravines, a road, two restrictive railroad rights of way and a reinforced concrete parking lot, and there is the recipe for a jobsite that contractors are begging to leave. Not to mention, […]
Jun 02, 2022
On today’s underground construction jobsite, a strike or cross bore can be extremely costly and potentially dangerous. To further complicate matters, the industry continues to evolve and underground environments are becoming increasingly more complex and congested. With all these complications, keeping crews safe has become a team effort with multiple parties playing key roles. There […]