October 2020 Vol. 75 No. 10
Editor's Log
These are treacherous times indeed for the underground infrastructure markets.
Features
Despite the global pandemic forcing most people to stay indoors, utility infrastructure construction and repair work continues to chug along around the county.
A in-depth look at some of the newest technology for vacuum excavators.
Rehab Technology
Rick Gage Joins Aegion’s Manufactured Technologies Corp Rick Gage joined Manufactured Technologies Corporation (MTC) as senior business development manager, responsible for various accounts in the U.S. and Canada. A 15-year veteran of the trenchless technology industry, he has held various, senior..
Washington Watch
The Army Corps of Engineers is moving to make changes in its Nationwide Permit 12, which allows pipelines whose construction poses minimal impact on wetlands to enter a simple, quick regulatory permit approval process.
The new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, freeing interstate pipelines from Obama-era rules that set volatile organic chemical (VOC) and methane emission restrictions, is headed for a federal court date.
Newsline
Investigation into Baltimore Explosion Finds Gas Equipment Not to Blame Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) said its investigation into a recent gas explosion that killed two people and injured seven others found that the company’s pipes and equipment were not responsible for the blast. “BGE has foun..
New Products
Available in the fourth quarter of this year, the Cat D9 dozer replaces the D9T model and offers customizable configurations to meet application needs around the world.
People in the News
Companies in the News
PPI plasticpipe.org The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) released a new, free, software tool that aids in determining the most appropriate wall thickness of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit to be installed using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) techniques. Published on PPI’s websit..
- DeLa Express seeks FERC approval for Permian-to-Louisiana gas pipeline project
- Hudson Tunnel Project set to generate 95,000 jobs during construction phase, report says
- Charleston Water System settles huge lawsuit over sewer system damage caused by non-flushable wipes
- Boring machine 'Chessie' resumes drilling at Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel site after anchor incident
- Aegion continues western expansion with acquisition of underground utilities company Toncco
- Ditch Witch 1030
- 24th Annual Directional Drilling Survey
- Michigan lawmakers introduce bills to create septic codes throughout the state
- House passes Rep. Duarte's legislation to streamline water permitting processes in the Valley
- Court approves 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ in public drinking water systems