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CIGMAT Hosts 15th Annual Conference

For the 15th year, the Center for Innovative Grouting Materials and Technology (CIGMAT) and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering hosted a one-day conference on "Construction, Geotechnical, Hurricane and Flooding Issues in Houston & Other Major Cities" at the University of Houston on April 23. More than 280 attendees consisting of owners, consulting engineers, material suppliers, contractors and academia attended and participated from across the U.S.

Grout Workshop: Stop Water Infiltration Now, Not Later

Most sewer infiltration enters structurally sound sewer systems through joints, manholes, service connections and the first few feet of the service lateral. This infiltration adds to treatment costs and increases the risk of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). A proven and economical way to permanently stop these leaks is with chemical grout.

KSEnergy To Expand Under New Partnership

KSEnergy Services announced that CIVC Partners, in partnership with True North Equity, has acquired an interest in KSEnergy Services. CIVC is a 40-year-old Chicago-based private equity firm with over $1.3 billion under management and a long history of investing in highly successful, closely held businesses. True North is a Detroit-based firm that makes investments in utility maintenance companies.

Environmental Crossings Shares Sold

Environmental Crossings Inc. (ECI) announced June 3, that long time shareholder Bruce Brasher has purchased all of the outstanding shares and has assumed the position of president. Greg Charney of Lone Star Investments Corp., The Woodlands, TX, was advisor on this transaction and sourced the needed financing.

2010 Rehabilitation Selection Guide

Compare the specs and capabilities of rehabilitation products offered by manufacturers throughout the industry.

Hobas Pipe

HOBAS pipe’s high strength-to-weight ratio, smooth surface and flush, push-together joints are ideal for sliplining.

Vermeer Launches Newly Redesigned Web Site

Committed to providing their customers with the products and solutions they need to succeed in business, Vermeer Corporation has newly redesigned the company Web site — Vermeer.com.

July Rehab News: Instituform wins $6.5M Contracts, CertainTeed replaces failing sewer

Insituform wins contracts
Insituform Technologies has been awarded two contracts with a combined value of $6.5 million from the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District in Knoxville, TN. These contracts mark the first time Insituform will work with Hallsdale-Powell, which will fund the projects with a state revolving fund loan secured through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

DFI Invests In RS CityLiner For Diversification And Global Expansion

Since 1966, DFI Corporation has supplied the oilfield construction industry with first-class pile-driving, pile supply and trucking services. As the core business for DFI, oil and gas have provided the company with significant growth and success; however, the seasonal nature of the oil and gas industry means that projects are not balanced throughout the year.

Report urges adding water systems to U.S. infrastructure challenges

More urban areas throughout the United States are facing growing pressures on their water infrastructure systems, necessitating both greater investments for overhaul and a change in development patterns that are more conducive to conservation, according to Infrastructure 2010: An Investment Imperative, a new publication released by the Urban Land Institute and Ernst & Young.