Technology
Engineering solutions delivers record year for Air Control Entech with further growth planned in 2022
Air Control Entech announced a record year for business 2021 and plans for further growth this year.
New RFID option makes Battery Operated Barriers even more versatile
Battery Operated Barriers announces the addition of RFID technology to their portable safety gates with fully automatic technology.
Tips to Keep Equipment Running in Cold Weather from United Rentals
United Rentals, Inc. shared maintenance best practices to help keep excavators, aerial work platforms, skid steers, loaders and other equipment running smoothly and productively on worksites during the cold season.
Virtual Municipal Forum on Trenchless Technology
The Trenchless Technology Center is hosting a virtual forum on Nov. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CDT
Oregon City Sues to Keep Google's Water Use Secret
A city in Oregon filed a lawsuit to keep Google's water use a secret.
Making Difficult HDD Intersect Bores Practical
The North Houston Machine developed an HDD locking swivel that makes the process simpler and lasts longer.
An Indiana City Announces Use of New Smart Sewer Technology
The City of South Bend, Indiana, will be using a new smart sewer system designed by Xylem.
Sewage Plants Hit by Ransomware Attacks in Maine
Two sewage plants in rural Maine were hit with ransomware attacks.
Pittsburgh International Airport Launches a First-of-Its-Kind Microgrid Powering with Natural Gas and Solar Energy
The Pittsburgh International Airport became the first to power its facility through the use of a natural gas and solar microgrid.
George Kurz Honored as MVP at UCT Conference
George Kurz was honored at a MVP luncheon on July 13, the first day of Underground Construction Technology conference, in Nashville, Tenn.
Midco Will Invest $500 Million to Expand Fiber Network
A Midwestern network and technology services provider says it plans to invest $200 million to upgrade and expand its fiber network in North Dakota.
GSSI Releases PaveScan RDM 2.0 Asphalt Density Assessment Tool
PaveScan RDM 2.0 is a new innovative asphalt density assessment tool to ensure pavement life and quality.
Corning Introduces Fiber Designed to Accelerate Network Transformation to 5G
Corning introduces its latest optical fiber technology designed to build out 5G networks and advances cloud computing.
Hitachi Rolls Out Grade Control Technology Options for Select Excavators
Hitachi announces new technology in select excavators.
Doosan Introduces Next-Generation Wheel Loaders
Doosan introduces a new line of wheel loaders with several high tech features.
Subsite Introduces Powerful, Diverse HDD Guidance System
Subsite Electronics designed The Marksman, a new horizontal directional drilling (HDD) guidance device specialized for high electrical frequency areas.
John Deere Launches SmartGrade Technology for Excavators
John Deere introduces a new line of SmartGrade technology excavators.
ABLOY USA Critical Infrastructure and Neenah Foundry Partner to Secure Underground Infrastructure
A new partnership between ABLOY USA Critical Infrastructure and Neenah Foundry led to a new high security locking system called InfraLOCK.
Trenchless Technology Center to Host a Virtual Municipal Forum
The Trenchless Technology Center is hosting a virtual forum to cover topics relating to trenchless technology.
Gulf Energy Information Launches H2Tech Journal for the Hydrogen Community
Gulf Energy Information launches H2Tech, a quarterly hydrogen technology journal for the hydrogen community.
John Deere and National Grid Joint Test the Partnership’s First Electric-Powered Backhoe
John Deere has announced an electric backhoe concept.
Port of San Diego Approves Pilot to Develop Rapid Stormwater Monitoring Device
A pilot project to develop a portable real-time stormwater monitoring device has been approved by the Port of San Diego.
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.
Aegion Corporation Wins $8 Million Texas Wastewater Rehab Contract
Insituform, a subsidiary of Aegion, announced it has been awarded an $8 million large-diameter wastewater pipeline rehabilitation contract in Southwest Texas.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $33 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Retrofitting Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced over $30 million in funding to develop technology to rehabilitate aging natural gas pipelines.
Eliminating the Need for Pulling Augers
S.J. Louis Companies recently deployed an auger-boring steerable rock system to complete an on-grade sewer install in record time.
Enbridge Finds Gaps in Protective Coating on Michigan Pipeline
Canadian pipeline company Enbridge reported it has discovered four spots on its subsea oil pipeline in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac where the protective coating has eroded away exposing the bare metal of the pipe.
TTC Publishes Environmental Impact Study of Steam-Cured CIPP
In response to recent questions about the environmental impact of emissions from steam cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) projects, the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University has published results from its extensive study related to the issue.
Barbco Adds Another Patent to Growing List
Barbco, Inc. Co-Owner and CEO, Anthony R. Barbera was granted a U.S. Patent for the “Material Exhaust Connection For Horizontal Bore” on Jan. 7.
TTC to Release CIPP Emissions Safety Findings on Dec. 17
The Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University said it has completed NAASCO-commissioned research into the safety of styrene emissions from cured-in-place pipe and will present its findings and recommendations in a webcast on Dec. 17.
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
- $2.3 billion approved to construct 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf gas pipeline
- Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- Utah city launches historic $70 million tunnel project using box jacking under active rail line
- Tulsa residents warned after sewer lines damaged by boring work
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized