Editor's Log

Underground Construction’s Carpenter Honored For Editorial Writing
November 2010, Vol. 65 No. 11

The Construction Writers Association (CWA) recently named Underground Construction Editor Robert Carpenter as winner of the 2010 Boger Award for the year’s best editorial. He was honored for his editorial that appeared in the August 2009 issue titled: “The Price Of Free Money.” He received the award at a special dinner during the CWA’s annual convention in Chicago.

Relevant Point
Jamie Black, Waterville Gas & Oil Company
November 2010, Vol. 65 No. 11

RE: Social Justice For Pipelines?, Underground Construction, Sept. 2010

While I admire your passion, I feel you left one important point out, and that is that all too often we are our own worst enemies.

Overlooked – Again
Robert Carpenter, Editor
October 2010 Vol. 65 No. 10

When President Obama came out with his “bold” vision for renewing and expanding infrastructure in America, it was much lauded by the White House as a plan that combines a long-term vision for the country’s infrastructure future with new investments.

Social Justice For Pipelines?
Robert Carpenter, Editor
September 2010 Vol. 65 No. 9

I read recently where more government agencies have rationalized getting involved in determining transmission energy pipeline routes. Apparently, there is a perception that pipelines often go through more impoverished areas and in today’s politically-correct charged culture, that just cannot be allowed to happen without further investigation and, of course, construction delays. After all, this is the 21st century where private business is under siege. Why should pipeline construction be any different?

A ‘Real World’ Process
Robert Carpenter, Editor
August 2010 Vol. 65 No. 8

When discussing the Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition with past attendees of varied backgrounds, many different reasons and perspectives are brought up as to what everyone likes best about UCT:

Solve The Problem First
Robert Carpenter, Editor
July 2010 Vol. 65 No. 7

The drilling accident in the Gulf of Mexico and subsequent massive oil leak continues to make daily headlines in all media forms. The impacts and fallouts from this disaster will continue to be felt for some time.

Editor's Log: Mainstream
Robert Carpenter, Editor
June 2010 Vol. 65 No. 6

It’s really only been a little over 20 years since horizontal directional drilling effectively became mainstream for all rig sizes. In that time, the technology has progressed from a unique method for installing large diameter steel pipes under streams and rivers, to a procedure that can now shoot a tiny conduit from street curb to home.

Editor's Log: City Courage
Robert Carpenter, Editor
May 2010 Vol. 65 No. 5

The Houston City Council, bowing to the inevitable, recently voted to phase in sewer and water rate increases over three years by as much as 30 percent. That means an average single-family household will see their typical rate climb from $47 to $60 per month by 2013.

Editor's Log: Blame And Responsibility
Robert Carpenter, Editor
April 2010 Vol. 65 No. 4

Politics is a tough business. Just ask the U.S. Conference of Mayors. After years of largely underfunding and ignoring the festering problem under their streets, this group authorized a “special report” stating the obvious: they’ve got serious problems with their sewer/water systems, including the underground piping infrastructure.

Editor's Log: Raising The Rehab Bar
Robert Carpenter, Editor
March 2010 Vol. 65 No. 3

Cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation technology for sewer systems has been an industry force for decades. The technology is generally well-accepted as an excellent trenchless alternative to dig-and-replace.

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