Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a complex process, which places equally diverse demands on machine technology. Intensive analysis of...
Trenchless technology
Building pipes with less impact
Charlotte Pordage, , Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Professional services, Projects, Sewer, Trenchless technology, 0Yarra Valley Water’s Doreen to Diamond Creek Sewerage Project involves constructing a new 10km-long section of sewer pipe, and...
Why is it important to foster working relationships as a trenchless subcontractor?
Charlotte Pordage, , Ask an expert, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Professional services, Sewer, Trenchless technology, 0Fostering a good working relationship with clients and suppliers is important for any business, with a number of benefits...
HDD assists heathcote sewer upgrade
Charlotte Pordage, , Features, Horizontal directional drilling, Pump stations, Sewer, Trenchless technology, 0In January 2020, Coliban Water completed its $5 million Heathcote Sewer Scheme Project, enabling property owners to connect to...
Diversity and innovation go hand in hand
Charlotte Pordage, , Construction, Horizontal directional drilling, Machinery, Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, Women in Utilities, 0Every kind of diversity – be it gender, race, socio economic status or age – is critical to a...
The smart city is trenchless
Journalist, , Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, Trenchless Technology - TRACTO-TECHNIK, 0With more than half of the world’s population living in cities today, the 21st century is the century of...
More power supply efficiency thanks to intelligent NODIG solutions
Journalist, , Electricity, Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, Trenchless Technology - TRACTO-TECHNIK, 0The requirements for a nationwide and simultaneously flexible power network are higher than ever before, from an economic and...
Delivering for the future: sustainable urban infrastructure management
Charlotte Pordage, , Equipment, Horizontal directional drilling, Machinery, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Sustainability, Trenchless technology, Trenchless Technology - TRACTO-TECHNIK, 0With trenchless technologies providing sustainable and economical solutions for maintaining and developing vital and complex urban underground infrastructure, it’s...
Speed, power and silence: directional drills with a difference
Charlotte Pordage, , Equipment, Horizontal directional drilling, Horizontal Directional Drilling Content Hub, Partner Solutions, Trenchless technology, 0When it comes to the installation of underground conduit and pipes, equipment performance is a major factor in achieving...
Australian-first innovation delivers unique repair solution for Hunter Water
Charlotte Pordage, , Features, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, Water, 0When faced with the challenge of repairing a critical 900mm water main near Newcastle, NSW, Hunter Water had two...
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...
Trenchless technology assists major pipeline upgrade
Charlotte Pordage, , Features, Sewer, Sewer rehabilitation, Trenchless technology, Trenchless Technology - TRACTO-TECHNIK, Wastewater treatment, 0Gippsland Water recently completed a $1 million upgrade to the Regional Outfall System (ROS) at Flynn, which will help...
Making a lasting impact underground
Charlotte Pordage, , Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Professional services, Projects, Sewer, Trenchless technology, 0Pezzimenti Trenchless continues to be at the forefront of trenchless innovation in Australia, with the pipeline construction experts recently...
‘Shovel ready’ essential services make headway during COVID-19
Charlotte Pordage, , Partner Solutions, Professional services, Sewer, Sewer rehabilitation, Trenchless technology, Water, 0While Australia slowly enters a progressive relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, stimulus plans are being rolled out to sustain businesses...
Flexibility and innovation on job sites for reduced risk
Lauren Cella, , Construction, Equipment, Machinery, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Projects, Sewer, Trenchless technology, 0Microtunnelling is still a relatively new trenchless technology that is evolving as methods and practices are improved, making it...
Western Australia water projects utilise trenchless technology
Charlotte Pordage, , Features, Horizontal directional drilling, Microtunnelling, Sewer, Trenchless technology, Water, 0Trenchless technologies enable the installation and rehabilitation of underground utility infrastructure with little to no excavation, minimising the impact...
Kwik-Zip spacers enable water main rehabilitation
Imogen Hartmann, , Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Products, Projects, Trenchless technology, Water, 0Kwik-ZIP HDX-90 spacers were installed to facilitate the slip-lining of an 813mm cement-lined steel water main into a steel...
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...
Equipping the next generation in STEM
Charlotte Pordage, , Engineering, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Sewer, Training, Trenchless technology, Water, Women in Utilities, 0The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) space is constantly evolving with the development of new systems, technology and...
Fostering innovation for continuing industry improvement
Lauren Cella, , Engineering, Equipment, Machinery, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Professional services, Trenchless technology, 0A company’s biggest assets are the people that work for it, bringing knowledge, passion and experience. If given the...
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...
Setting a new benchmark for pipeline installation
Lauren Cella, , Construction, Equipment, Microtunnelling, Pipelines, Projects, Trenchless technology, 0When called in to partner on a trenchless pipeline installation in Townsville, Queensland, Edge Underground was given four weeks...
A lot happening underground in Logan
Charlotte Pordage, , Asset management, Construction, Features, Horizontal directional drilling, Pipelines, Projects, Sewer, Trenchless technology, Trenchless Technology - TRACTO-TECHNIK, Wastewater treatment, Water, 0Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology is leading to significant environmental benefits in the City of Logan, while also resulting...
Breaking through hard ground
Lauren Cella, , Construction, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Projects, Trenchless technology, 0When undertaking a pipeline installation using microtunnelling, knowing the prevailing ground conditions on site is imperative for a successful...
Pre-planning on microtunnelling projects to ensure a successful outcome
Lauren Cella, , Construction, Equipment, Machinery, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, 0Tight timeframes on microtunnelling installations can increase the difficulty of a project as unforeseen circumstances can cause delays. The...
Logan breaking new ground with drilling project
Charlotte Pordage, , Engineering, News, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, Water, 0The longest underground drilling project in Logan’s history is now underway. Council is using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to...
Trenchless technology enables essential sewer upgrade
Charlotte Pordage, , Features, Horizontal directional drilling, Projects, Trenchless technology, Trenchless Technology - TRACTO-TECHNIK, Wastewater treatment, Water, 0Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a steerable trenchless method of installing underground pipes, conduits and cables in a shallow...
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....
Installing a sewer pipeline in challenging conditions
Lauren Cella, , Construction, Engineering, Microtunnelling, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Projects, Trenchless technology, 0Undertaking a pipeline installation in a tight access area can be logistically challenging, especially where there are risks from...
Interflow shines at the 2019 ASTT Awards
Charlotte Pordage, , Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Products, Projects, Trenchless technology, 0Industry-leading pipeline repair, restoration and renewal company, Interflow has been recognised for its excellence in the ASTT’s most prestigious...
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