Rehabilitation
Rehab Technology Profile: NASSCO Standard Bearers Pete Kurz
(UI) — NASSCO continues to set standards for the assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure. A vast array of individuals has contributed to the success of the association, both in the past and present, that has driven NASSCO’s industry mission. This month, Underground Infrastructure profiles Pete Kurz who embraced the ideals of NASSCO to become one of its staunchest supporters and effective memorable leaders.
Rehab News: HammerHead Engineer Appointed to ISO Committee; New Fulfillment Center Opened
(UC) — David Kozman, senior applications engineer at HammerHead Trenchless, was appointed as a technical expert representing the United States in ISO Technical Committee 138 (TC138), Subcommittee 8 on Rehabilitation of Pipeline Systems.
Rehab News: Prime Resins PR 10L Acrylamide Succeeds as Water Barrier, Soil Stabilizer
(UC) — PR10L ACLM is a very-low-viscosity acrylamide grout that yields a gel upon reaction. As thin as water, the grout solution can infiltrate water for sealing leaks or to deeply penetrate soils for soil stabilization.
Tech Tips: Structural Rehabilitation of Manholes
According to published reports, it is estimated that there are over 20 million manholes in the USA and many of them have reached or exceeded their expected service life.
Asset Management: One Street at a Time
Trees have elaborate root systems that invade sanitary sewer pipes and can clog or block sewage flow. Roots are a primary cause of sewer system overflows (SSOs).
Manhole Rehab Project – It’s Part of the Plan
Proactive Approach Provides Long-Term Solutions for Idaho Sewer District
IPR Acquires Granite Inliner
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR), a leading water and wastewater infrastructure services company, completed the acquisition of Granite Inliner and affiliated companies from Granite Construction Incorporated.
New Software Simplifies, Facilitates Use of ASCE MOP 145 for Close-Fit Liners
MOP 145 offers valuable guidance to consulting engineers for designing flexible, close-fit liners for rehabilitation of existing gravity pipe, including sanitary sewers, culverts and storm sewers. The design applies to CIPP, both non-reinforced and GRP-reinforced, and fold-and-form liners.
Pressure Pipe Cleaning and Preparation for Rehabilitation
Pressure pipes, like gravity pipelines, need to be cleaned and prepared for rehabilitation. This NASSCO Tech Tip will discuss pressure pipe cleaning methods and requirements before a pipe rehabilitation is completed.
Minnesota Metropolitan Council Announces Battle Creek Interceptor Project
The Minnesota Metropolitan Council announced a rehabilitation project that will take place on the Minnesota Battle Creek regional sewer system in Saint Paul.
Rehab News
Rick Gage Joins Aegion’s Manufactured Technologies Corp Rick Gage joined Manufactured Technologies Corporation (MTC) as senior business development manager, responsible for various accounts in the U.S. and Canada. A 15-year veteran of the trenchless technology industry, he has held various, senior..
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Announces Acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation announced it has completed the acquisition of Murphy Pipeline Contractors.
Study Predicts $52 Billion in Water Utility Trenchless Technology Investments over Next Decade
A new study by Bluefield Research expects the economic recession combined with aging water infrastructure across the country will spur over $50 billion in trenchless technology investments.
Granite Awarded 5 Sewer Rehab Contracts in Chicago
Construction firm Granite has been awarded five sewer rehabilitation projects with the City of Chicago, part of the "Windy City's" $8 billion plan to upgrade its aging wastewater infrastructure.
Ulliman Schutte, Brown and Caldwell Awarded Sewer Rehabilitation Contract in D.C.
Ulliman Schutte and Brown and Caldwell have been awarded a contract by DC Water to rehabilitate a key component of Washington D.C's sewer system.
Aegion Awarded Wastewater Rehabilitation Contract in Maryland
Insituform, a subsidiary of Aegion, announced it has been awarded a wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation contract in Maryland.
Lining Systems
Applied Felts Using only the highest quality raw materials available, Applied Felts manufactures world-class CIPP liners based on your unique job requirements. Our vertically integrated offering of classic felt liners include..
NASSCO Celebrates Year of Achievement
During a strategy planning meeting last summer, NASSCO President Jacob Trapani said the association synthesized everything it does into one clear goal: become the industry source for education, technical resources and advocacy.
Rehab News
ClockSpring Launches New Concrete Solutions Division clockspring.com ClockSpring|NRI, a manufacturer of engineered products for the repair and rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, acquired Milliken Infrastructure Solutions as its new concrete solutions division. The former Milliken group pr..
EPA Announces $40 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Toho Water Authority
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $40 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Toho Water Authority in Kissimmee, Florida.
Avanti Expands Product Offerings
avantigrout.com Avanti has added an AV-500 Epoxy line to its portfolio of injection solutions used to stabilize soils and rock, restore structural inte..
Perma-Liner Road Show Travels to Charleston, S.C.
perma-liner.com Perma-Liner Industries LLC. the leading manufacturer and supplier of trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and materials, took its know-how and capabilities to Charleston, S.C. During the one-day road s..
Lessons Learned on Pressure Pipe Rehabilitation Projects
Through the efforts of the AWWA Pipeline Rehabilitation Committee, a white paper was developed with industry consensus to better define lining classifications as well as establish more specific design, qualification and verification testing and acceptance criteria.
NASSCO Standard Bearers: Ray Bahr III
NASSCO, now in its 45th year, continues to set standards for the assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure. This series of articles recognizes those who have not only been critical to the success of NASSCO, but the industry as well. This month, industry veteran Ray Bahr III is profiled. He is the third generation to work in the underground rehabilitation market.
Sprayed-in-Place Pipe (SIPP) Market: Competitive Dynamics & Global Industry Statistics
A report on the sprayed-in-place pipe (SIPP) market, published by Stratview Research, focuses on current trend insights, 2013 to 2018, and predictions for the forecast period of 2019 to 2024.
Proposed ASTM Standard Supports Water Main Pipe Rehabilitation
ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems (F17) is developing a proposed standard for replacing old and failing distribution water main pipes.
HDR Publishes Guide for Condition Assessment, Rehabilitation of Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
HDR has developed Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation Guide, a 40-page booklet that outlines tools and technologies for inspection, assessment and renewal of water and wastewater infrastructure.
Perma-Liner Rolls Out Road Shows, New Product for Tackling Infrastructure Rehab
With aging infrastructure and broken sewer lines being common themes that more and more communities are experiencing, Perma-Liner Industries LLC hosted events to share innovative, trenchless technology, and state-of-the-art equipment and materials to tackle these issues in the least disruptive manner.
Proposed Standard to Support Water Main Pipe Rehabilitation
ASTM International said its committee on plastic pipe systems is developing a proposed standard to be used in the rehabilitation of water mains.
NASSCO Launches Regional Events Initiative with ‘Motor City Exchange’
As part of its vision to set standards by increasing the awareness of aging underground infrastructure and providing viable solutions through education, technical resources and industry advocacy, NASSCO introduced the first of many regional events: Motor City Exchange.
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- Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project
- Lynchburg, Va., breaks ground on largest-ever Blackwater CSO tunnel project
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- The EPA announces $6.2 billion in funding for Iowa and Kansas water infrastructure