July 2015, Vol. 70, No. 7

Thunder Products, a division of Wyo-Ben, held an open house and technical training on May 14-15 at its state-of-the-art 16,000-square-foot facility that sits on five acres in Ponder, TX.

Akkerman’s 5200 Pump Unit maximizes the tunnel boring system’s capabilities with enhanced functionality to offer the utmost power and precision in many geological circumstances.

National Plant Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carylon Corp., has two new mobile water jet sewer cleaning systems that use water reclamation technology to capture, filter and reuse the wastewater from the water jet cleaning of sewers.

General Machine Products Co. Inc. (GMP), Trevose, PA, has introduced new items to its line of Lead Sheath Cable Installation and Maintenance Tools.

Earlier this year, <em>Underground Construction</em> magazine’s 18th Annual Municipal Survey documented that cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining is the “most used” trenchless construction method for rehabilitation of failing sewer piping infrastructure.

Utah Pipebursting LLC has built a solid niche market replacing failing sewer laterals in northern Utah by the trenchless method of pipe bursting.

Submersible dewatering pumps have one clear goal – to move water, whether it’s to another location for reuse or to simply remove water from a low-lying area. For the most part they require minimal maintenance.

<em><strong>EDITOR’S NOTE:</strong> In 2016, NASSCO will celebrate its 40th year of setting standards for the assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure. As we look forward, we also look back to those who have made significant contributions and have impacted the continued acceptance and use of trenchless technologies. This is the eighth installment in a series of articles exploring the history of NASSCO through the eyes of industry leaders. In 2016 NASSCO will celebrate its 40th year of setting standards for the assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure. As we look forward, we also look back to those who have made significant contributions and impacted the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies. This month we have the honor of highlighting Bill Shook, president and founder of APM PERMAFORM, and his contributions to our industry. Bill served on the NASSCO Board for many years, including serving as NASSCO’s President in 2006. In 2011 Bill was awarded the NASSCO Select Society of Sanitary Sewer Sleuths Award which is a high honor as each member is chosen by peers in the industry. We are grateful for Bill’s generous past and ongoing contributions to help NASSCO set standards for the assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure and to ensure the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies.</em>

The employee who points out when safety protocols aren’t being followed; the administrative assistant whose new software implementation program saved his company thousands; the intern who eagerly presents their idea to management on how to do a sacred cow task – better.

Mention the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and most active participants in the underground construction infrastructure industry cringe in fear and/or disgust.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new rule in May which, for the first time, sets regulatory standards for employers whose employees work in confined spaces in a construction setting.