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Telecommunications, energy pipelines and sewer/water
construction needs were becoming more complex. They
required both focus on cost-effective and efficient solutions,
and on expanding their services beyond a single segment,
technology or approach.
For construction companies that were efficient and flexible,
there were many opportunities to diversify. With the crash
of the telecoms industry, contractors actively looked at other
markets and applications to keep their directional drilling
equipment busy, such as water line construction.
Technology continuously pushed the boundaries, while
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
provided funding of $1.96 billion
for rural water and environmental
project loans and grants.
CIPP products advanced into pressure
pipe applications.
2014
Flint, Mich., suff ered its water crisis;
resolution continues today.
2015
" NASSCO Standard Bearers " began a
series in Underground Construction,
exploring the history of the association
through the eyes of industry leaders.
2016
Telematics technology was introduced
into underground utility equipment.
finding solutions to underground infrastructure problems, such
as the latest equipment and methods to boost productivity, and
new applications and markets for existing equipment.
Early in the 2000s, compact models were introduced with
more power and flexibility in tight and congested areas, such as
an HDD rig targeting mid-long range utility installations and
featuring a small footprint with a new rack-and-pinion drive.
Innovative utility mapping and condition-assessment
software, using GPS technology, assisted a city with improving
the maintenance program of its water and wastewater
collection and conveyance infrastructure.
2017
2021
Upon retirement of Oliver Klinger, III,
Oildom Publishing, owner of
Underground Construction, was
acquired by Gulf Publishing Company,
which changed its name to
Gulf Energy Information in 2018.
2018
Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
provided near-term federal support.
2019
Toro acquired Charles Machine Works.
2020
In its 25th year, UCT celebrated
HDD's 60 years with a Reunion
and inducting the fi rst honorees
into the HDD Hall of Fame.
Louisiana pledges to spend
$180 million over three years
on grants to telecommunication
fi rms that construct broadband
internet infrastructure in
underserved communities.
UtiliTech Conference, focused on
the natural gas utility industry,
debuts at UCT.
UCT features the 50th anniversary
of CIPP, with a special education
track and " Pioneers of CIPP " reception
and awards ceremony.
UCONonline.com | JULY 2021
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