Underground Construction - February 2018 - 1
CONTENTS
February 2018 Vol. 73 No. 2
23 Rural Broadband Faces Reductions in Federal Support
News that one of the major telecommunication carriers or cable companies is planning to bring a fiber optic network to a
new city or neighborhood always attracts the attention of cable customers, especially those who are heavy internet users and
stream video. The prospect of high-speed fiber internet connected directly to their homes is very attractive.
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What About
Infrastructure?
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has become the
primary driving force in bringing together every organization
and each person that should be concerned about preventing
damage to underground utility infrastructure.
21st Annual Municipal
Sewer/Water Infrastructure Survey
The state of the federal government's progress on key
issues could adversely affect efforts to enact infrastructure
funding legislation.
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Infrastructure Funding is Next
Big Legislative Target
Having passed a major tax reform bill at the end of 2017,
the Trump Administration and Congress move on to their
next big legislative target in 2018: infrastructure spending.
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PCCA Prepared for a
Productive 2018
Following a busy 2017, the Power & Communications
Contractors Association (PCCA) charges into 2018 with
plans to expand its education initiatives, vigorously pursue
advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.
28
Rain Delays 'Pipe Swallowing'
Project
Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring Inc. first demonstrated its
34-inch HammerHead Trenchless pipe ramming tool while
driving 108-inch steel pipe over a 54-inch culvert beneath
the scenic Pacific Coast Highway.
30
Underground Uncertainties
in Infrastructure Work
In this installment, we will look specifically at how contract
language allocates the resolution of risks of underground
uncertainties of existing conditions.
44 NEW PRODUCTS
CGA Transitions Leadership;
Growth Continues
34
First Look: US Radar Unveils GP Rover
Combined GPR, GPS Unit
US Radar has taken the ground penetrating radar technology
a step further, combining subsurface GPR and global position
system (GPS) technologies.
47 EQUIPMENT
SPOTLIGHT
REHABTECHNOLOGY
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CUIRE to Evaluate Potential Release
of Organic Chemicals During
Trenchless CIPP Pipe Rehab
Since it was introduced in 1971 as an alternative to digging
up and replacing sewers, hundreds of millions of feet of
rehabilitated pipe have been installed around the world.
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Camera/Sewer Repair Equipment
38
NASSCO Tech Tips
DEPARTMENTS
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Editor's Log
Newsline
Washington Watch
Pipeline Projects
Business
New Products
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Events
Equipment Spotlight
Business Cards
Sales Reps
Ad Index
ON THE COVER
Corrugated plastic pipe is direct buried
as part of this drainage project.
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Underground Construction - February 2018
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Underground Construction - February 2018
Underground Construction - February 2018
Contents
Editor’s Log
Newsline
Washington Watch
Pipeline Projects
What About Infrastructure?
Infrastructure Funding is Next Big Legislative Target
Rural Broadband Faces Reductions in Federal Support
PCCA Prepared for a Productive 2018
Rain Delays ‘Pipe Swallowing’ Project
Underground Uncertainties in Infrastructure Work
CGA Transitions Leadership; Growth Continues
First Look: US Radar Unveils GP Rover Combined GPR, GPS Unit
CUIRE to Evaluate Potential Release of Organic Chemicals During Trenchless CIPP Pipe Rehab
Camera/Sewer Repair Equipment
NASSCO Tech Tips
Business
New Products
Events
Equipment Spotlight
Business Cards
Sales Reps
Ad Index
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Underground Construction - February 2018 - IFC
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Contents
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Editor’s Log
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 3
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Newsline
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 5
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 6
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 7
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Washington Watch
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 9
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Pipeline Projects
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 11
Underground Construction - February 2018 - What About Infrastructure?
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 13
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 14
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 15
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 16
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 17
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Infrastructure Funding is Next Big Legislative Target
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 19
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 20
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 21
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 22
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Rural Broadband Faces Reductions in Federal Support
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 24
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 25
Underground Construction - February 2018 - PCCA Prepared for a Productive 2018
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 27
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Rain Delays ‘Pipe Swallowing’ Project
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 29
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Underground Uncertainties in Infrastructure Work
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 31
Underground Construction - February 2018 - CGA Transitions Leadership; Growth Continues
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 33
Underground Construction - February 2018 - First Look: US Radar Unveils GP Rover Combined GPR, GPS Unit
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 35
Underground Construction - February 2018 - CUIRE to Evaluate Potential Release of Organic Chemicals During Trenchless CIPP Pipe Rehab
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Camera/Sewer Repair Equipment
Underground Construction - February 2018 - NASSCO Tech Tips
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 39
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Business
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 41
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 42
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 43
Underground Construction - February 2018 - New Products
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 45
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Events
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Equipment Spotlight
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 48
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Business Cards
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 50
Underground Construction - February 2018 - 51
Underground Construction - February 2018 - Ad Index
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