Oil/Gas Pipelines
Granite Construction Subsidiary Awarded $119 Million in Sewer Renewal Contracts in Chicago
A subsidiary of Granite Construction Incorporated, Kenny Construction Company, has been awarded four sewer renewal contracts by the City of Chicago. The four contracts, totaling approximately $119 million, will be booked into backlog as individual task orders are issued. The contracts are part of a..
Repairs to Pipeline that Waters Largest Navajo Farm Finished
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) – Repairs to a pipeline that supplies water to the largest farm on the Navajo Nation are finished. The Farmington Daily Times reports that testing will begin this weekend on the fixed pipe, which supplies water to 72,000 acres of farmland in northwestern New Mexico. A decades..
Flint Tests System to Boost Chlorine in Drinking Water
Flint, Mich. (AP) — A utility official in Flint, Michigan, says the test of the temporary pumping system that will increase chlorine levels in the city’s drinking water went well. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had recommended that Flint install a system by Friday. Utilities chief JoLisa ..
Pipeline Work Begins in Iowa, Protesters Vow Nonviolent Acts
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Work has begun in Iowa on an oil pipeline despite repeated attempts by landowners and environmental groups to stop it, a spokeswoman for the Texas company building the pipeline said Thursday. The Iowa Utilities Board signed a final order Wednesday allowing construction on th..
US Pipelining Awarded Contract for Major Military Pipe Lining Rehabilitation Project
US Pipelining, LLC, has been awarded a major military project which includes the cured in place pipe lining and rehabilitation of nearly one thousand linear feet of ten foot diameter storm water piping located beneath the airfield apron of McGuire Air Force Base located in Burlington County, NJ. ..
Senate to Hold Hearing to Examine Oil and Gas Pipeline Infrastructure
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on June 14 to analyze oil and gas pipeline infrastructure and the economic, safety, environmental, permitting, construction, and maintenance considerations associated with it. The hearing will be webcast live on the committee’s w..
Iowa Board Votes to Allow Pipeline Work to Begin in State
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Texas company may begin construction on an oil pipeline in areas for which the company has approval but is not under federal jurisdiction, the Iowa Utilities Board said Monday despite opposition from environmental and citizen action organizations and landowners who are suin..
DeKalb County Issues Contracts For Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
The Department of Watershed Management (DWM) in DeKalb County, GA, will issue up to four design-build contracts, by late summer 2016. Each contract holds an approximate value of $50 million and will be used for rehabilitation and improvements of sanitary sewers throughout the county’s system to redu..
CIGMAT 2016 Focuses On Further Advancement
The Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, hosted its 21st annual, one-day conference and exhibition on at the University of Houston, March 4. More than 330 individuals and 14 invited speakers..
Sauereisen Offers Corrosion-Resistant Materials For New and Rehabilitation Applications
Sauereisen has developed a series of materials & systems for municipal wastewater that are utilized for the protection and restoration of concrete, brick and other substrates. The company’s solutions to microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) and inflow and infiltration (I&I) have a successful, we..
NASSCO Standard Bearers: Ray Bahr, Jr.
I was born in Hamden, CT, and studied mechanical engineering at the University of Connecticut. In 1951, I joined the Air Force where I attended pilot training school. After serving three years as an Air Force pilot, I left the military and returned to Connecticut to work for my father, Ray Bahr, Sr...
$546 Billion Needed in U.S., Canada Energy Infrastructure Investment
The United States and Canada will require annual average midstream natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids midstream energy infrastructure investment of about $26 billion per year, or $546 billion (real 2015$) total over the 21-year period from 2015 to 2035, a new study finds. The report, “N..
CentriPipe CCCP System for Renewal of Culverts and Sanitary Sewer Pipe
AP/M’s CentriPipe CCCP system, centrifugally cast concrete pipe system for the structural renewal of culverts and sanitary sewer pipe — without backhoes, repaving, traffic detours, flooding or hazardous construction. Corrugated metal, with its propensity to rust and buckle, was not meant to last for..
SpectraShield’s Polymeric Lining System Protects Manholes and Wastewater Structures
SpectraShield is a unique, multi-layered, polymeric lining system created specifically to protect both new and existing manholes, plus large wastewater structures like lift stations, wet wells and other treatment facilities from infiltration and corrosion. Unlike other products that are hard and rig..
Thieves in Mexico Build Tunnel, Steal Fuel
As reported by The Associated Press, authorities in central Mexico discovered thieves constructed a tunnel and camouflaged trucks aiming to steal and transport fuel from government pipelines. Police found the tunnel in the state of Guanajuato, earlier this month. This is not a new problem; thousands..
MPC ToughTube CIPP Lining system Restores Structural Integrity
MPC ToughTube® CIPP Lining system offers a quick, cost effective and non-destructive way to rehabilitate deteriorating pipelines without the need for excavation. CIPP lining systems are the most widely used and accepted process for restoring structural integrity, reducing inflow and infiltration, a..
Pipe-Seal-End and RedEx Internal Pipe Seals Protect Relining Investments
The Pipe-Seal-End and RedEx internal pipe seals from Pipe RoboTec USA protect relining investments, no matter the size of the pipe. Both products come with the Pipe RoboTec USA Internal Seal Advantage which includes a mechanical system designed to eliminate infiltration between the liner and host p..
U.S., Canada to Require $546 Billion in Gas, Oil, and NGL Infrastructure Investment
WASHINGTON—The United States and Canada will require annual average midstream natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids midstream infrastructure investment of about $26 billion per year, or $546 billion (real 2015$) total over the 21-year period from 2015 to 2035, a new study finds. Th..
RS BlueLine Glass Reinforced CIPP Liner Improves Water Quality While Renewing Integrity of Aging Pipe
RS BlueLine is a glass reinforced CIPP liner made with Dow technology. This high performance designed solution stops water loss, improves hydraulics and water quality while renewing the structural integrity of aging pipe. Certified to NSF 61, RS BlueLine provides a trenchless solution for water main..
BJM Pumps Newest Submersible Pumps Designed for Superior Solids Handling
BJM Pumps newest submersible pumps – the XP-SKX Series – designed and engineered for superior corrosion resistance, solids handling and reliability. The series is FM approved in the U.S. and Canada, and the lineup is now offered with an explosion-proof monitor for installation in Class I, Division 1..
Trenchless Technology Center Director, Dr. Tom Iseley, Center Named Industry 2016 MVP
At the recent Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition held in Atlanta, Trenchless Technology Center director, Tom Iseley, Ph.D, P.E., was honored by the Underground Construction Technology Association (UCTA) and Underground Construction magazine as the industry’s Mo..
Insituform CIPP process is suited for wastewater pipeline repair
The Insituform CIPP process is suited for wastewater pipeline repair and can be used to rehabilitate sanitary sewers, storm sewers and force mains. Insituform CIPP is a jointless pipe-within-a-pipe with the capability to rehabilitate pipelines ranging in diameter from 6 to 96 inches and to negotiate..
Houston Firm to Complete Complex, 54-inch Gravity Sewer Line Project One Year Early
This year, BRH-Garver Construction of Houston, a firm with heavy focus in complex civil construction, will complete the 54-inch Gravity Sewer Line Project for the city of Houston Department of Public Works, entailing the installation of 54-inch jacking pipe, manufactured by Hobas Pipe USA, for the L..
Patent Awarded For System Aiming To Avert Lead Poisoning
The ongoing water crisis in Flint, MI, continues to shine a light into the dark, cumulative effects of lead consumption, particularly in young children and pregnant women. According to an extensive Flint crisis timeline compiled by Michigan’s Bridge Magazine, the problems began nearly two years ago ..
Pipenology Manufactures Advanced And Reliable Custom CIPP Liners
Pipenology is a manufacturing company with one main focus: to develop and produce the most advanced and reliable custom CIPP liners in the market today. With over 2.8 million lineal feet of our liners successfully installed across the nation, Pipenology has delivered solutions for the most complex C..
CUES Steerable Pipe Ranger Transporter
The Pipe Ranger transporter is a rugged and versatile low-maintenance transporter specially designed to traverse silt, mud and debris commonly found in storm and sanitary sewers. Three standard wheel sizes and optional manual or electric camera lifts are available to maximize performance. Optional h..
Hobas CCFRPM Sliplining Pipe
Hobas CCFRPM pipe is ideal for sliplining because of its high strength-to-weight ratio and smooth surface. Superior hydraulic characteristics provide maximum flow recovery. Most U.S. cities have used Hobas pipe in new construction and rehab for critical installations including storm and sanitary sew..
Filter Out Solids From Drilling Fluids With The Vermeer R9x12T Reclaimer
The Vermeer R9x12T Reclaimer utilizes a series of shakers, cones and screens to filter out solids from drilling fluids, and it can hold up to 8,560 gallons (32,403.1 L). Powered by a 3 phase 250 kW (313 kVA) generator, the R9x12T has four shakers that can clean 600 gpm (2271 L/min). Depending on the..
John Nelson Played Significant Role in Establishing NASSCO Vision and Objectives
NASSCO Standard Bearers: John Nelson EDITOR’S NOTE: NASSCO just completed its 40th anniversary and continues to set standards for the assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure. As the association continues its phenomenal growth, this series profiles those who have made significant..
MCT 450 “Mud Man” Drill Fluid Mixing and Cleaning System from Mud Technology
The MCT 450 “Mud Man” Drill Fluid Mixing and Cleaning System from Mud Technology has cutting edge technology. The 2400 gallon, two-section tank includes 450 plus gpm of cleaning capacity. It features high “G” force “AWD” linear shaker, five-inch cone desilter bank, high shear/low pressure mixing hop..
- Intrepid Fiber breaks ground on fiber optic network in Superior, Colo.
- Excavator collides with I-95 overpass in Henrico, Va., causing multi-vehicle crash
- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Two workers rescued after hours trapped in Mich. trench collapse
- Trump calls for Keystone XL pipeline revival, but developer has moved on
- Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes
- Ameren Illinois to invest $140 million in natural gas pipeline replacement program
- Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds