The Bothar Group of companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Maureen Carlin as Vice President of Engineering and Preconstruction Services for the United States (US) division. Dr. Carlin’s hiring marks Bothar’s expansion into the US market through the well-established and highly accomplished IPC brand in North America.
Prior to her involvement with Bothar, Dr. Carlin spent six years with Laney Group, Inc. most recently heading up the company’s efforts in strategic markets. She has more than 16 years’ experience in construction engineering and project management for both vertical commercial construction and trenchless pipeline construction. Dr. Carlin’s areas of expertise are in advanced project planning and market analysis for trenchless engineering and construction in the oil, gas, water, sewer, power, desalination, sustainable energy and defense sectors. She currently sits on the North American Society of Trenchless Technology Board of Directors.
“I cannot express how excited and honored I am to accept this position and join the team. I feel privileged to be part of an organization built on advanced engineering, cutting edge technology applications and safe and skilled project execution. Bothar as a contracting organization is truly the complete package,” stated Dr. Carlin.
“We are thrilled to have Maureen as part of our family. Her ability to comprehend the complexity of
trenchless projects and the client’s needs and combine that with IPC/Bothar’s capabilities, will allow our
organization to continue its successful journey. Dr. Carlin is a great addition to our leadership team. Her
great personality and solution focused demeanor are in line with the goals we are aiming to achieve,” says Mr. Peter Hennig, CEO of IPC.
Bothar’s US efforts will focus on trenchless applications for complex projects. The company will also focus on design-build opportunities that offer turn-key solutions to critical crossing applications. Owning one of the largest fleets of Herrenknecht microtunneling machines globally, the group will leverage their ability to swiftly ship and assemble equipment to project sites anywhere across the US, reducing project lead time. Customer service will remain the driving force for the group as it seeks to cement its place as one of the world’s leading trenchless installation companies.
About IPC | IPC is currently one of the largest and most successful design-build contractors in Canada for trenchless infrastructure construction. IPC specializes in solving complex trenchless projects through
technical expertise, passion, commitment to excellence and a client-centered culture. IPC is currently the
leading Direct Pipe® contractor in North America having completed 12 applications. The company
amalgamated with the Bothar Group of Companies in November 2018. Since then, it has expanded its range of trenchless operations to include Microtunneling , shaft sinking, pipe manufacturing, Auger Boring and Pipe Jacking.
About Bothar | Established in 1990, Bothar is an international leader in the provision of engineering
solutions for complex subsurface infrastructure. It provides microtuneling, traditional tunneling (pipe
jacking) up to 4 meter diameter as well as shaft construction, Direct Pipe®, auger boring, horizontal
directional drilling (HDD), Bothar Cranes and Bothar Built equipment. The Group currently has offices in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore and the Middle East with the capabilities of expansion into other geographical areas. The “Bothar Brand” has developed an enviable reputation as a reliable and high-quality contractor, renowned for the successful delivery of difficult projects whilst maintaining excellent public safety standards, quality, efficiency and reliability. The Company has a strong focus on employee and public safety also ensuring that it minimizes its environmental footprint. These strengths coupled with an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges of each project have helped Bothar to become a leading tunneling contractor in its core markets.
View what a ‘typical’ day of pre-chlorinated pipe bursting looks like when replacing water main in a residential neighborhood. This pipe burst entails replacing 650 feet of 10-inch cast iron water main with new 10-inch HDPE pipe.
It’s generally stated that static pipe bursting uses 85% less excavation than open cut when replacing water main. But what are the real numbers on an actual project?
Static pipe bursting uses 11 times less excavation:
Looking at the math of how we get to 11 times less excavation using static pipe bursting to replace water main.
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East Canton, OH — Barbco, Inc. was deemed an essential industry and has been working during the Ohio’s stay-at-home directive. The company has been adhering to and exceeding both the Federal and State’s strict protective guidelines to ensure employee safety through the proactive approach of appointing a COVID19 Workplace Coordinator.
Despite the pandemic, Barbco has delivered strong sales result for the first quarter of 2020. While certain parts of the country and certain industries have been shut down, others have been working at full capacity. Subsequently, Barbco has seen strong sales of its augers and parts business. Sales for the first quarter met the budget goals. Being the brand and technology leader in horizontal auger boring machines and augers has enabled Barbco to have a very successful first quarter.
“Our manufacturing team has stepped up in these very challenging times to produce machines to meet and exceed customer demand,” said Dave Barbera, President and Co-owner. Sales during the first quarter have been strongest in the Southern states, where the weather broke soon and contractors have been able to work around the clock improving America’s underground infrastructure on many important projects.
The sales success was also aided by the introduction last year of Barbco’s patented FlexBor and partnered with its existing industry leading TriBor technology which allows for horizontal directional drilling, (HDD) using only air or air and water which protects the environment better than any other technology available. The FlexBor and TriBor is truly disruptive technology which will change the HDD market for the better because it is safer for the environment.
“With more stringent regulations in the use of chemicals and liquids in HDD, the marketplace is quickly recognizing our patented technology as the only way to safely do HDD,” commented Tony Barbera, CEO and Co-owner.
As the country begins to reopen in certain states, Barbco is well-positioned to meet the need for HDD augers and equipment. Barbco’s commitment to build environmentally safe equipment will only strengthen its technology leadership.
About Barbco, Inc.
Barbco, Inc. (www.barco.com) is HDD manufacturing company based in East Canton, OH. The company’s line of Auger Boring Machines, its FlexBor and TriBor technology position the company to continue its leadership position in developing superior equipment that meets strict environmental guidelines ensuring a better, safe environment.
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FROM SEWER TO STORM TO CLEAN WATER PIPE INSPECTIONS
This week’s “Think Tank Friday” addresses robotic solutions for trenchless technology. Providing tools, techniques, and best practices, this panel gives you the inside scoop on optimizing your trenchless operations. Hear from maintenance operators, and software and asset management experts in this live, interactive conversation.
This week we’re featuring the fifth and final installment in the latest NASTT blog series featuring the 2020 Argent Memorial Scholarship winner essays.
One of the requirements to apply for a student scholarship from NASTT is to write an essay on the state of the trenchless industry and what the student sees for them self in the future within the industry.
Ian Walczak of Rutgers University was awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology was introduced to me last year by the Rutgers Student Chapter. Before that I had never given tunneling and trenchless construction any thought. Now I am the President of the Rutgers Student chapter. Through my time in NASTT I attended the No-Dig show in Chicago and learnt about all the different applications the trenchless industry is capable of.
One specialty area that interests me most is tunnel engineering. I live close to New York City so trench cutting to replace utilities or build tunnels is a thing of the past. From now on most of the work done underground is in the trenchless industry. Last year I got the opportunity to go to The Moles Students Day at the East Side Access project in NYC. This was the first time I had seen a massive trenchless project firsthand. The logistical challenges and the innovative solutions the engineers needed to come up with required not only a sound understanding of engineering fundamentals, but also a creative mind. This kind of challenging work is why I decided to become an engineer. Deciding to become an engineer is more than just deciding on what career to pursue, it is more like deciding the kind of lifestyle you want to live throughout life. Life as an engineer means lifelong learning, serving your community and never halting innovation. These main aspects of life as an engineer are what intrigue me most and I believe the most rewarding industry is the trenchless industry.
Within the near future I do see myself pursuing a career in the trenchless industry. I am currently talking to Mott MacDonald about an entry tunnel engineering job. I am to start an internship next semester and that will work into a full-time position as a tunnel engineer at Mott MacDonald. My goal is to hopefully be a critical part of the planned Gateway Project in the Northeast Corridor. The project will expand and renovate the existing deteriorating Northeast Corridor Rail Line. Within this project major tunneling operations will be conducted and it is my hope that I will be involved in the design and construction of these tunnels.
In conclusion, The North American Society for Trenchless Technology has given me opportunities that I never could imagine. There is a great sense of community within NASTT and I am proud to be apart of it. Community is very important to me; when we collaborate with one another there is nothing we can not accomplish. I hope to hear from you soon and I thank you in advance for your anticipated generosity. I will leave you with a quote, “An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be” – Anonymous
Congratulations Ian! Best of luck in your current position and future endeavors in the trenchless industry!
The Bothar Group of companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Maureen Carlin as Vice President of Engineering and Preconstruction Services for the United States (US) division. Dr. Carlin’s hiring marks Bothar’s expansion into the US market through the well-established and highly accomplished IPC brand in North America.
It’s generally stated that static pipe bursting uses 85% less excavation than open cut when replacing water main. But what are the real numbers on an actual project?
East Canton, OH — Barbco, Inc. was deemed an essential industry and has been working during the Ohio’s stay-at-home directive. The company has been adhering to and exceeding both the Federal and State’s strict protective guidelines to ensure employee safety through the proactive approach of appointing a COVID19 Workplace Coordinator.
Join Deep Trekker for a free virtual conversation on Friday, June 26 from 10-11AM EDT.
