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Calling 811 reduces likelihood of incidents
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the stakeholder-run organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the people who dig near them, announced findings from its comprehensive 2011 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report.

Water Puts America To Work Campaign
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is leading an effort this election season to send a clear message to our elected officials and political candidates that investment in water infrastructure is an investment in America’s future.

Tulsa Pipeline Expo: Success For 4 Consecutive Years
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

The fourth annual Tulsa Pipeline Expo (TPE) wrapped up in late August and event coordinators are already looking forward to number five. Over 150 exhibitors from across Oklahoma converged on Tulsa to display their wares and network with others in the energy industry.

East Meets West At 46th IPLOCA Convention
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

The 46th Annual International Pipeline and Offshore Contractors Association (IPLOCA) Convention convened recently in Istanbul, a dynamic city where East meets West and the past and present collide. The venue was perfectly suited as the 680 delegates from around the globe.

Jim Lee, Auger Boring Guru: Industry Profile
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

When he took the telephone call, Jim Lee was busy preparing to leave town.

He was at home in the Jackson, MS, suburb of Brandon and would leave the next day for an extended trip that would take him to auger boring job sites in New York, Wisconsin and Canada. Such a schedule is routine for Lee, a field service technician for American Augers.

New Track Carrier Offers Power, Diversity
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

Rig Source has introduced a new compact rubber-track carrier that not only is a multi-purpose carrier, but can accommodate various types of specialized equipment.

Staged Reconstruction Of A Major Interceptor Without Service Interruption
Harry Price, Fritz Klingler and Mike McMahon
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

Following a major collapse of a section of the Oakland Macomb Interceptor System in 2004, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department performed an extensive inspection of the 42-mile system, and began a major program of rehabilitation of various distressed areas.

Des Moines Sewer Project Underscores Commitment To Infrastructure, Flood Control
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

Flowing through the center of the downtown business district of Iowa’s vibrant capital city is the Des Moines River, a 525-mile-long tributary of the great Mississippi, and the longest river in the state.

Energy Pipeline Construction Remains Strong
Rita Tubb, Managing Editor
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

Underground Construction/Pipeline & Gas Journal’s latest international survey indicates 89,233 miles of new and planned oil and gas pipelines are under construction and planned. Of these 49,488 miles account for projects in the planning and engineering phase and 39,745 miles are in various stages of construction.

Editor's Log: Rise Of Rehab
November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11

By the time this magazine is read, the national elections will be over and our course cast for the next four years for president, two years for House and Senate.

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