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History of Technology Information
at UCT's RehabZone
Gerry Muenchmeyer, P.E. | Principal, Muenchmeyer Associates

In 2002, a comprehensive display of various
trenchless technologies at the Underground
Construction Technology International
Conference & Exhibition (UCT) became a
reality with the birth of the RehabZone.
The unique RehabZone was the first inclusive display and learning tool for many
trenchless technologies. It included current
technology data, but also was set up as a
no-sales zone. Examples of technologies
and associated products were displayed,
and detailed posters were designed to
Example of 2019 RehabZone
explain all aspects of each specific technolTechnology Guide
ogy. Material samples were provided by
industry sponsors, and experts were positioned throughout the 'Zone
to answer visitors' technical questions. In 2002 and several subsequent
years, technical information was also presented by continuous slide
presentations displayed for the duration of the RehabZone exhibit.
In 2006, a Technology Pocket Guide was added to the display to
include the history of the RehabZone and a short outline of current
technologies that were available in the industry and displayed at the
'Zone. The pocket guide was designed to conveniently fit into the
attendee's pocket for referral during the RehabZone tour and for later
follow-up reference. In subsequent years, the Technology Pocket Guide
was simply renamed the Technology Guide.
The Guide is presented each year by NASSCO, in partnership with
Jon S. Schladweiler, Arizona Water Association and in cooperation with

Underground Construction magazine/UCT, ASCE Trenchless Installation
of Pipelines and Pipelines Infrastructure Systems Technical Committee
and the Water Environment Federation Collection System Committee.
The annual Guide includes an introduction for that year's RehabZone,
including new features and highlighting the current year's team
of industry volunteers, responsible for creating and setting up the
RehabZone display.
The RehabZone is funded annually through the generous sponsorships of active trenchless rehabilitation companies. Participation can
be as a platinum, gold or silver sponsor. 'Zone sponsors are showcased
in the Technology Guide and have the opportunity each year to add
non-sales technology information into the Guide.
In addition, when a new or emerging technology is introduced into
the industry, details are listed in an emerging technology section of
the Guide. Then in subsequent years the information becomes part of
standard technology descriptions.
The Guide is published and distributed each year during the
RehabZone event and subsequently throughout the year at various
technical events scheduled throughout North America. It's also available in Spanish for emerging technology reference in Mexico, Central
and South America.
The RehabZone Technology Guide is revised and updated each year
and is available, for free, at the UCT RehabZone exhibit and from
NASSCO, upon written request. *
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
RehabZone: rehabzone.org
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