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CONTENTS
November 2023 / Vol. 78 No. 11
FEATURES
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Midstream Consolidates, Expands
Ahead of LNG Export Demand
U.S. midstream companies would be hard-pressed
this year to approach the record earnings that
many achieved in 2022, but the sharp decline in
oil and natural gas prices from last year's highs
hasn't blunted their expansion efforts.
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CGA's DIRT Report Correlates
Infrastructure Investment
with Increased Excavation Damage
Reporting tool provides recommendations
to address challenges, achieve goals.
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SUE, Vac Excavation Increase
Safety and Save Time
As municipalities grow and various areas
undergo advancement and development,
the number of buried utilities grows.
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Russ Ford Named 2024 MVP
Russ Ford, a noted infrastructure expert, has been
selected as the Most Valuable Professional of the
underground infrastructure industry for 2024.
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2023 Large Horizontal Directional
Drilling Rigs Census
This annual census serves as a valuable resource in
the selection process and, ultimately, project success.
DEPARTMENTS
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Rent vs. Buy: Which Offers
the Best ROI?
10 Factors to consider when determining
whether to rent or buy a mini excavator.
REHAB TECHNOLOGY
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Moving Up the Sewer Line
Just Got Easier
Advanced lightweight aluminum skids,
nozzles provide superior cleaning.
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NASSCO Tech Tips
How to extend longevity of underground
concrete structures.
UIC PREVIEW
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Powerful Education,
Networking Await at UIC
Technologies and sustainability
practices for underground
infrastructure are always evolving. Staying ahead
of the curve is a necessity. By attending UIC,
you can develop your skills and take advantage
of strategic networking in just two-and-a-half days
during this exciting event.
4 Exclusives from
UndergroundInfrastructure.com
6 Editor's Log
8 Newsline
40 Business
42 New Products
42 Business Cards
43 Calendar of Events / Ad Index /
Sales Offices
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PIPELINES & DPS
Pipelines Prepare for
LNG EXPORT GROWTH
HDD LARGE RIG CENSUS
SEWERS:
Clean More with Less
VAC EXCAVATION
Increases Safety, Saves Time
MINI EXCAVATORS:
Rent vs. Buy
ON THE COVER
Subsurface Utility Excavation (SUE) is
a key part of damage prevention efforts
for utility and pipeline jobsites. Here,
a crew using a TRUVAC unit exposes
and locates utilities prior to conventional
excavation work.
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