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What makes the AXIS laser guided microtunnelling system ideal for installing pipelines in urban areas with limited space?
Charlotte Pordage, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, 0Installing pipelines in urban areas presents a number of challenges, including above-ground infrastructure which can limit the space available...
What can microtunnelling contractors do to have a successful pipeline installation the first time?
Charlotte Pordage, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, 0When it comes to microtunnelling projects, there are a number of factors that determine whether a pipeline installation is...
How do flexibility and innovation on job sites reduce risk?
Lauren Cella, , Ask an expert, Construction, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Projects, Trenchless technology, 0Microtunnelling is still a relatively new trenchless technology, and as such it continues to evolve as methods and practices...
How can you make safety a priority on pipeline projects?
Charlotte Pordage, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, 0It is not uncommon to see old equipment still being used by contractors throughout the country on construction sites....
Is it possible to balance quality, time and cost on pipeline projects?
Charlotte Pordage, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, 0When searching for pipeline installation contractors, clients are always looking to get the best quality, with the least time...
How can contractors mitigate risk on trenchless pipeline projects?
Chris Bland, , Ask an expert, Equipment, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, 0Time and cost are among the top driving factors of trenchless pipeline installations; they are also among the first...
Why should you choose a mobile microtunnelling contractor?
Lauren Butler, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, 0When you’re selecting a microtunnelling contractor to complete your project, taking into consideration their mobility is a crucial factor...
What are the benefits of selecting an unbiased expert for a trenchless project?
Lauren Butler, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, 0There is no one-size-fits-all method of trenchless pipeline installation because every project is different; there are different ground conditions,...
How can contractors using larger microtunnelling machines meet specifications when tolerances are tight?
Lauren Butler, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, 0For larger microtunnelling machines, German standards quote 50mm from the design line. However, some contractors feel this tolerance is...
How to change the cutter head of the microtunnelling machine when there is a hard rock in between the drive length
Lauren Butler, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Technical, Trenchless technology, 0It is not uncommon for microtunnelling contractors to arrive on site and find the ground conditions are different to the...
What would an experienced and competent contractor have reasonably anticipated?
Utility Journalist, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, Partner Solutions, Technical, Trenchless technology, 0In this article, our HDD expert Charles Stockton explores the circumstances in which contractors are expected to foresee certain situations...
Why is microtunnelling ideal for water and sewer pipeline installations?
Charlotte Pordage, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Sewer, Technical, Trenchless technology, Water, 0Unlike deep excavation, trenchless techniques such as microtunnelling bypass surface obstructions and have minimal impact on the surrounding environment. In the...
How has laser guided microtunnelling revolutionised the industry?
Utility Journalist, , Ask an expert, Construction, Machinery, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, 0Being able to install pipelines on-grade is a must these days. This is especially the case in urban areas where...
How has HDD changed the way projects tackle shore crossings? Part 2
Utility Journalist, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, 0In this article, the second of a two-part series, our HDD expert Charles Stockton takes a closer look at the...
In what circumstances in microtunnelling most appropriate for executing gravity slope sewer lines?
Utility Journalist, , Ask an expert, Construction, Horizontal directional drilling, Microtunnelling, Sewer, Trenchless technology, 0In the past, gravity slope sewer lines were installed via open cut or tunnelling methods. Today there are two...
Benefits of HDD for shore crossings
Utility Journalist, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, Technical, Wastewater treatment, Water, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
What factors make microtunnelling more cost- effective than traditional open-cut methods?
Lauren Cella, , Ask an expert, Asset management, Construction, Engineering, Instrumentation, control & monitoring, Machinery, Technical, 0Microtunnelling projects for the installation of new underground infrastructure are often motivated by costs. The chosen method has to...
Geotechnical information guiding complex HDD projects
Lauren Cella, , Ask an expert, Construction, Horizontal directional drilling, Pipelines, Projects, Technical, Trenchless technology, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
Key factors to consider for a successful HDD installation
Lauren Cella, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, Pipeline integrity, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
Balancing high and low demand periods in microtunnelling
Lauren Cella, , Ask an expert, Demand management, Machinery, Microtunnelling, News, Trenchless technology, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
How can you be sure that your contractor is taking safety measures seriously?
Lauren Cella, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Safety, Trenchless technology, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
What are some key steps to avoid causing damage during an HDD installation?
Lauren Cella, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, Trenchless technology, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
What are the microtunnelling best practices for a tight deadline?
Jessica Dickers, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, News, Pipelines, Projects, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
What is a frac-out in HDD?
Jessica Dickers, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, News, Pipeline integrity, Pipelines, Wastewater treatment, 2The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
What is the current capability of the HDD industry, and where is it heading in the future?
Jessica Dickers, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, Machinery, People and appointments, Pipelines, Projects, Safety, Trenchless technology, 0The utility industry is regularly required to call on an enormous and varied range of specialists; from mapping, to...
How do you deal with ground conditions that are different on site to the technical information originally provided?
Jessica Dickers, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Projects, Trenchless technology, 0How many times on jobs do we find that the geotechnical information provided did not reflect the actual ground...
How can we increase the reputation and reliability of the HDD industry so that it is no longer considered high risk?
Utility Journalist, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, Technical, Trenchless technology, 0As our urban centres continue to grow and our demand for resources needs to be met, I expect there...
How do you select the right type of pipe to use for a microtunnelling installation?
Utility Journalist, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, 0During an installation, microtunnellers are managing the machine through a variety of ground conditions – soft/hard, sticky/flowing, dry/wet, highly...
Are there any advances happening overseas that may have relevance to our workplace here in Australia?
Chris Bland, , Ask an expert, Horizontal directional drilling, 0I noted that the Missouri Department of Transportation has seen a gradual sea change in small diameter borings for...
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