Replace, Remove & Repeat: Directional Service South Pulls Off Pipe Extractions in Texas

Much in the same way as Europe’s narrow streets, historic structures and aging infrastructure led to the rise of trenchless technologies like pipe bursting and horizontal boring, the long stretches of installed underground transmission lines has led to the development of new trenchless techniques, namely pipe extraction. The pipe extraction process is used to remove […]

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Getting the Lead Out! Triple E Water & Sewer Going Trenchless in St. Paul

While there are many issues facing the integrity of potable water, lead infrastructure continues to be a problem for water systems in many parts of the country, including the Midwest. Triple E Water and Sewer, LLC of Crystal, MN is putting its skill and capability toward replacing lead service lines in Minnesota’s capital city, St. […]

Tech Lesson for Silicon Valley: Cratus, Inc. Brings Leading Pipe Bursting Technology to Palo Alto

The City of Palo Alto is considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley. The much-heralded area has been responsible for some of the most impactful technological advancements in history. But while technology of that sort amazes the general public, most would rather not consider the technology being used to update the infrastructure underground, specifically the sanitary […]

Roadway Pipe Ram: Staggs Environmental Construction Handles Heavy Traffic

In the utility construction world, road crossings are some of the most common and often challenging projects for any contractor.  From traffic control to preserving the integrity of the roadway, contractors face a multitude of challenges anytime they attempt one of these projects. Recently, trenchless contractor Staggs Environmental Construction, Inc., (Staggs Environmental) Muscle Shoals, Alabama, […]

C.H. Nix Construction: Pipe Ramming in the Cowboy State

Soda ash is used in everything from the manufacture of glass to certain food additives and cooking ingredients. While mining soda ash or trona as it is referred to in its natural state, takes place in a range of locations throughout North America, as well as Turkey and Africa, it’s Wyoming that boasts some of […]

Just a Day in the Park: Total Trenchless Tackles Twin Casing Pipe Rams in Beautiful Banff

In North America there are few areas as beautiful and well-regarded as Banff National Park and Lake Louise in Canada. This majestic area of the Rocky Mountains is known for its amazing scenery, breath taking views, glacier-fed streams and lakes, as well as abundant wildlife. Approximately 80 miles west of Calgary, AB, the park is […]