Trenchless Methods
Curved tunnel solves San Antonio sewer project's toughest challenge
Creative engineering, trenchless construction and stakeholder coordination helped crews deliver a major sewer upgrade through one of San Antonio's most environmentally sensitive corridors.
Inside Team Fishel's race to deliver fiber for a major data hub
Team Fishel completed a 14-mile fiber installation for a major Maryland data hub in just eight months, overcoming solid granite, tight rights-of-way and an aggressive construction schedule.
$75.5-million HDD contract advances Navajo-Gallup water pipeline project
A $75.5 million HDD contract is advancing a key segment of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, with nearly 10,000 ft of trenchless pipeline set to be installed beneath rivers, arroyos and culturally sensitive areas as part of a broader effort to expand reliable water access across northwestern New Mexico.
Vortex acquires Midwest trenchless contractor MPT
Vortex Companies has acquired Municipal Pipe Tool Company, expanding its trenchless sewer rehabilitation and maintenance presence across six Midwest states.
Azuria acquires global CIPP supplier RSM Lining Supplies
Azuria Water Solutions has acquired global CIPP supplier RSM Lining Supplies, expanding its trenchless rehabilitation platform and strengthening its manufacturing, materials and equipment capabilities for wastewater infrastructure projects.
Liberty, PPM team up to scale CIPL pipeline rehab for gas utilities
Liberty and Progressive Pipeline are partnering to expand CIPL trenchless solutions for natural gas pipeline rehabilitation, targeting aging infrastructure and asset life extension.
Vortex acquires Mainlining America, expanding watermain rehab footprint in U.S.
Vortex Companies is expanding its water infrastructure platform with the acquisition of Mainlining America. The deal strengthens its watermain rehabilitation capabilities and extends its reach across key U.S. markets.
Vortex promotes two executives to drive trenchless services expansion
Vortex Companies is strengthening its leadership bench as it expands its trenchless services division, promoting BJ Kerstiens and Brent Keller into key roles. The move supports continued growth through acquisitions and regional expansion across North America.
Vortex subsidiary expands trenchless CIPP portfolio with BKP Berolina acquisition
Vortex Companies is expanding its trenchless portfolio as United Felts acquires BKP Berolina. The deal strengthens global capabilities in CIPP and UV liner technologies, positioning the company for broader pipeline rehabilitation opportunities.
Randy Belanger recalls busy year, anticipates even busier 2026 for NASSCO
As NASSCO marks its 50th anniversary, outgoing president Randy Belanger says the organization is heading into a busy 2026, with leadership succession, growing municipal engagement and expanded trenchless initiatives high on the agenda.
NASTT appoints Kim Hanson as Executive Director
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) has appointed Kim Hanson as Executive Director, strengthening leadership for the trenchless infrastructure industry ahead of the organization’s upcoming No-Dig Show.
Vortex Companies’ United Felts expands leadership to support trenchless growth
Vortex Companies’ United Felts has appointed new commercial and quality leaders to support growing demand for CIPP liners and strengthen manufacturing standards for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation projects.
Comprehensive microtrenching FAQ: Key insights on the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher
Learn how the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher supports faster, cleaner fiber installation with deeper cuts, improved spoil control and enhanced jobsite efficiency through microtrenching.
Stop-work order issued after trench collapse critically injures worker in Valley Cottage, N.Y.
A stop-work order has been issued at a Valley Cottage, N.Y., construction site after a trench collapse critically injured a 25-year-old worker. OSHA and local authorities are investigating the incident.
Vortex, Minicam partner to expand trenchless sewer rehab tools across North America
Vortex Companies and Minicam have formed a strategic distribution partnership to expand access to robotic cutting and LED UV curing systems for small-diameter trenchless sewer rehabilitation, strengthening contractor support across inspection, lining and reinstatement workflows.
Infra Pipes consolidates North American HDPE pipe operations under single brand
Infra Pipes has unified its U.S. and Canadian HDPE pipe operations under a single brand and launched a new website aimed at simplifying access to product and application data for underground infrastructure projects.
Florida water pipeline uses curved steel casing in microtunneling first
A Florida water transmission project is using curved steel casing to navigate constrained underground corridors without adding shafts. The approach offers a new option for microtunneling in dense utility environments where straight-line alignments are difficult.
Strategic merger unites Mi-Tech and J.D. Hair, strengthening trenchless infrastructure delivery
Mi-Tech and J.D. Hair & Associates have merged to deliver a deeper bench in trenchless and HDD engineering, backed by geotechnical labs, surveying, and construction services. With all employees retained, clients should see seamless support for pipeline replacement, sewer rehabilitation, and alternative delivery projects starting immediately.
Vancouver pilots microtunneling to renew sewer beneath Memorial West Park
Vancouver is piloting microtunneling and sliplining beneath Memorial West Park to renew aging sewer infrastructure while keeping most construction underground and minimizing park disruption.
Toro completes $279 million acquisition of Tornado Infrastructure Equipment
The Toro Company has completed its acquisition of hydrovac equipment manufacturer Tornado Infrastructure Equipment, expanding its underground construction and vacuum excavation portfolio.
Eagle Merchant Partners invests in Atlantic Pipe Services to expand water infrastructure rehabilitation
Eagle Merchant Partners has made a strategic investment in Atlantic Pipe Services, one of Florida’s largest stormwater and wastewater inspection and rehabilitation providers. The partnership will support APS’ expansion, equipment investments and acquisitions as demand for water infrastructure maintenance grows statewide.
UV curing technology advances trenchless sewer rehabilitation efficiency
UV curing is transforming trenchless sewer rehabilitation with faster, safer, and more sustainable pipe repair methods. Learn how new UV machine technology is reshaping underground infrastructure maintenance.
Private equity backs trenchless rehabilitation firm in major infrastructure move
HCAP Partners has invested in Georgia-based Federal EC to expand its trenchless rehabilitation and underground utility services, supporting Crescent Peak and FVLCRUM’s acquisition and growth plans.
Navajo-Gallup project brings long-awaited water infrastructure to New Mexico
The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project is bringing long-awaited clean water infrastructure to Navajo Nation communities in New Mexico and Arizona. The $143 million project includes more than 35 miles of pipeline, multiple HDD crossings, and new storage tanks, with completion targeted for 2029.
Azuria expands rehab services with Atlantic Coast Contractors acquisition
Azuria Water Solutions has acquired North Carolina-based Atlantic Coast Contractors, a trenchless pipeline rehabilitation firm specializing in CIPP, slip lining, and water main replacement. The deal expands Azuria’s Southeast presence and strengthens its rehab service network.
Vortex expands pipeline rehab capabilities with PrimeLine acquisition
Vortex Companies has acquired PrimeLine Products to expand its small-diameter trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions and strengthen customer support nationwide.
New Orleans expands use of trenchless technology to modernize underground pipes
New Orleans is expanding the use of trenchless pipe rehabilitation to repair underground water and sewer lines more efficiently, reducing disruption and speeding up infrastructure work across the city.
Trenchless Technology Center research updates
Research activity at the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) at Louisiana Tech University remains near all-time highs, both in terms of active projects and funding. The center currently has a dozen active externally funded projects, with several more in the p..
Azuria grants first license for EPA-approved trenchless CTPS pipeline rehab
Azuria Water Solutions has granted its first license for Close Tolerance Pipe Slurrification (CTPS), the only EPA-approved trenchless method for asbestos-cement pipeline replacement, to Basaraba Excavating in North Dakota. The partnership promises safer, cost-effective, and sustainable water infrastructure renewal.
City of Arlington deploys trenchless solutions for water main renewal
Arlington, Texas, is replacing nearly a mile of century-old water mains in its downtown using trenchless technology. The project, led by the city’s Water Utilities team, aims to modernize critical infrastructure with less disruption and greater efficiency, with completion expected by 2026.
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- $1 billion Ohio River Tunnel project awarded in Pittsburgh
- Las Vegas advances multibillion-dollar water pipeline expansion