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SoCalGas Worker Killed in Gas Line Explosion, 15 Others Injured
A natural gas explosion destroyed a Southern California home, killed a gas company worker and injured more than a dozen, authorities said.
John Deere Launches Apprenticeship Program
John Deere said it is helping address the widespread shortage of service technicians, especially in rural areas, through a new Registered Apprenticeship Program it is making available to its dealers.
Aegion Wins $5.7 Million Rehab Contract in Alabama
Aegion Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Insituform Technologies, LLC, has been awarded a $5.7 million wastewater pipeline rehabilitation contract in Montgomery, Ala.
Presidential Hopefuls Flock to Flint for Environmental Messages
Flint, Michigan, became a destination city during the 2016 presidential election for candidates to deliver messages about the environment, water quality and urban policy. That trend has continued as the 2020 election closes in.
Columbia Gas Parent Settles Massachusetts Gas Explosion Lawsuits for $143 Million
Utility operator NiSource Inc. said it agreed pay $143 million to resolve class action lawsuits brought by residents and businesses that suffered losses caused by a series of gas explosions in three Massachusetts communities last year.
U.S. Water, Wastewater Costs on Rise
U.S. municipal water and wastewater utility bills grew at an inflation-adjusted 3.6% during the past year to an household average $104 per month, according to a new index that has raised concerns about both affordability and regional volatility.
TC Energy Funding ‘Pipeline Academy’ at Louisiana Technical College
A Louisiana technical college has received a $1 million donation from TC Energy to enable students to gain hands-on pipeline experience at its new “pipeline academy.”
The Toro Company to Reorganize Underground Construction Business
The Toro Company announced it is realigning the organizational structure for its underground construction businesses after the recent acquisition of Charles Machine Works.
US Hammer Gas-Powered Jackhammer
US Hammer has developed a line of gas-powered jackhammers, including the Gas Breaker GB-70 and GB-90 for small, medium and large jobs.
Toro Adds Two Models to TRX Walk-Behind Trencher Lineup
Toro enhanced its TRX walk-behind trencher line with two new models that are designed for exceptional performance, serviceability, ease of use and operator comfort.
John Deere Offers High-Lift Option on 344L Compact Wheel Loader
The 344L High-Lift option offers John Deere compact wheel loader operators increased height and further reach for dumping or stacking, general construction or landscaping and snow removal tasks.
Pipeline Cybersecurity Protection Legislation Moves Forward
House Democrats and Republicans have had trouble agreeing on a pipeline safety bill so far this year, but a second bill faces no such problem. The House Energy & Commerce Committee passed the Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act by a voice vote in mid-July, a few weeks before the House left for its August/September work period.
Water Infrastructure Bill Introduced
The Senate is looking to pass bi-partisan water infrastructure bills aimed mostly at providing funding for dams, irrigation and water conservation, and rejuvenation projects in the Western U.S. under the auspices of the Bureau of Reclamation, an Interior Department agency. Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) introduced the most prominent of three separate bills called the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act (S. 1932).
PHMSA Likely to Accelerate LNG Rail Shipments
Environmentalists are broadening their opposition to natural gas transportation beyond pipelines by opposing the shipment of liquid natural gas (LNG) on rail cars. Energy Transport Solutions, a Florida company, has applied to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for a special permit to send 100-plus large tank cars of LNG through Florida on their way to ports for delivery overseas.
RehabZone Generations
Eighteen years ago, a small group of members who had been active participants in the annual Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) were looking for a way to emphasize the importance of the emerging rehabilitation industry.
Avanti Adds Epoxy Product Line to its Injection Solutions
Avanti International introduced the AV-500 epoxy line to its portfolio of injection solutions used to stabilize soils and rock, restore structural integrity, stop leaks and control groundwater. The product offering consists of..
Zealots Seek Change Through Propaganda
Say what you will about the Sierra Club, but its membership includes some dedicated and hard-core people. Historically, they are regularly willing to risk life and limb, endure hardships and suffer all kinds of abuse to achieve their goals. Of course, most rational people question those goals, let alone their tactics. Also, are the often, physical risks and hardships the best way to influence the public? I think not.
Canopy Pilot-Tubes Provides Unique Project Solution
LRL Construction recently completed a project to replace a failing 6-foot-diameter corrugated steel drainage pipe under a busy two-lane U.S. Highway 101 in Manzanita, OR, a scenic, seaside village on the Pacific Ocean in the northwest part of the state.
Michigan Offers Grants for Rural Industry, Infrastructure
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is offering grants supporting land-based industries and infrastructure that benefit rural communities.
Judge Blocks Obama-Era Water Initiative Pending Revision
A federal judge in Georgia has blocked enactment of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule in Georgia and nine other states that filed suit against the measure while it's under review by the Trump administration.
Gas Explosion Hits Office, Shopping Complex
A powerful natural gas explosion badly damaged a Maryland office complex and shopping center Sunday morning, ripping away part of the facade and exposing twisted metal, authorities said.
Saudi Arabia Spending Nearly $830 Million in Water Upgrades Ahead of Heavy Tourist Season
In anticipation of a large tourist season this year, Saudi Arabia is spending $825 million to upgrade its water infrastructure in the city of Mecca along with other holy sites.
John Deere 850L Dozer Pushes Productivity to the Next Level
John Deere’s new 850L dozer is designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s earth movers.
Efficiency Production Unveils Octagon-Configured Build-A-Box Trench Shield
Efficiency Production unveiled the newest innovation in its industry-leading Build-A-Box Modular Aluminum Trench Shielding System.
ClockSpring|NRI Adds Milliken Infrastructure Solutions to its Portfolio
ClockSpring|NRI, a Houston-based manufacturer of critical infrastructure, construction and repair products, and provider of associated engineering support and training services, acquired Milliken Infrastructure Solutions LLC, formerly a subsidiary of Spartanburg, S.C.-based Milliken & Company.
Flyability Launches New Generation of Confined-Space Inspection UAVs
Flyability, a Swiss company that has pioneered indoor inspection and exploration drones, launched a new generation of confined-space, inspection units: Elios 2.
Heather Myers Named Program Manager at NASSCO
The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) named Heather Myers to the newly created position of program manager.
Interplastic Corporation Partners with Univar Solutions
Interplastic Corporation, a subsidiary of St. Paul, Minn., IP Corporation, a specialty chemical company, named Univar Solutions as a new distribution partner in Eastern Canada.
HDD Reunion To Unite Past, Present and Future
When horizontal directional drilling began to spread like wildfire in the late 1980s and 1990s, it was obvious that this disruptive technology was forever changing the face of utility and pipeline construction.
CUIRE Laboratory Receives a 330-kip Actuator
In February, CUIRE purchased a 330-kip actuator from MTS Company for its soil box testing of underground pipes. This actuator will be used for the NCHRP SAPL Project to develop structural design methodology for Spray Applied Pipe Liners (SAPLs) in gravity stormwater conveyance conduits through actual size soil box testing.
- OSHA cites Florida contractors for trench safety violations at sewer and excavation sites
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- West Virginia approves $67 million for water, sewer projects