Industry News, trenchless projects
The Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to announce the availability of a sixth GCC approved Option 1 project to assist local governments in meeting their climate action goals – the Trenchless Technology Project.
Local Governments from across British Columbia have demonstrated strong leadership in signing on to the BC Climate Action Charter and committing to work toward reducing GHG emissions and taking actions to make their communities more complete, compact and energy efficient.
Since 2007, the joint Provincial – UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) has worked with local governments to assist them in achieving these goals, including developing a common approach for carbon neutrality.
In 2011, the GCC established the Carbon Neutral Framework for BC local governments that included 4 steps (measure, reduce, offset/balance and report) and two types of projects – Option 1 and Option 2 projects – that local governments can undertake to reduce GHG emissions within their communities as a way of balancing their corporate GHG emissions. Option 1 projects are pre-defined projects approved by the GCC. Option 1 projects are pre-defined projects approved by the GCC. Option 2 projects are projects proposed and undertaken by the local government and validated and verified by third parties. The GCC has previously developed and approved five Option 1 GHG reduction projects – supported by five related project profiles.
This GCC communiqué announces the sixth GCC-approved Option 1 project: the Trenchless Technology Project. The Trenchless Technology Project profile provides guidance on estimating the emission reductions associated with using trenchless technologies, rather than conventional open-cut trenching, for capital projects to upgrade, repair, replace or construct water or wastewater utility pipes. An accompanying GCC Carbon Calculator enables local governments that undertake eligible capital projects that use trenchless technology to replace utility pipes (general maintenance projects are not eligible) to estimate the amount of emission reductions realized.
The Trenchless Technology Project profile and the GCC Carbon Calculator can be found on the BC Climate Action Toolkit Carbon Neutral page.
For more information, including information about whether the Trenchless Technology project profile may be used to help balance local government 2018 GHG corporate emissions, please contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing at PLUM@gov.bc.ca.
Industry News, trenchless projects
The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) and the Italian Association for Trenchless Technology (IATT) are currently accepting abstracts submitted electronically for the 37th International NO-DIG Florence 2019.
The Deadline for abstract submission is March 15, 2019. Finals papers are due on July 15, 2019. Each participant can present up to 2 abstracts.
The Scientific Committee of the 37th International NO-DIG Florence 2019, proposes the following Paper Topics:
- Trenchless Technology Case Studies
- Environmental and Sustainability Benefits of Trenchless
- Research and Development
- Mapping and Inspection of Underground Utilities
- Infrastructure Financing for Utility Projects
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Microtunneling/Pipe Jacking/Auger Boring
- Trenchless Pipe Replacement
- Pipe Lining and Coatings
- Contracts
Authors are encouraged to select a topic of their interest.
For each topic please described:
- A new application and/or
- environmental and soil conditions and/or
- up to date equipment and/or
- material used and/or
- performance of the No-Dig Technique applied.
Aspects such as Financing and Contracts are of interest as well, especially if connected to the use of Trenchless Technology.
The focus of each paper should be the innovation that can keep increasing the application of Trenchless Technologies.
Together with an Exhibition, containing the state-of-the-art technologies, the Conference Programme will be an empowering way for a wider knowledge of NO-DIG construction.
Visit the conference website for details.
Industry News, trenchless projects
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology has sent out a request for proposals for Professional Engineering Services to update and revise NASTT’s Pipe Bursting Good Practices Training Course.
RFP Issue Date: Monday, February 25, 2019
RFP Closing Date: 4:00 PM EST – Friday, March 15, 2019
All inquiries to the RFP must be submitted by email only to:
Mr. Michael J. Willmets
NASTT Executive Director
Email: mwillmets@nastt.org
Industry News, trenchless projects
The No-Dig Down Under Team is seeking abstract submissions for The No-Dig Down Under Conference and Exhibition to be held in Melbourne, Victoria on 10-13 September 2019.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to contribute to the 2019 conference program. Please ensure your papers are submitted by Thursday 28 February.
Submissions must be made in electronic format using the online portal; it should outline in 200 words or less the aims, contents and conclusions of the paper, this does not include the title and author details.
The categories for submissions are as follows:
- Condition assessment
- Pipe rehabilitation (including pressure pipes)
- Design
- Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
- Spiral wound pipe
- Sliplining
- Spray lining
- Pipe bursting
- Grouting
- Installing new pipeline
- Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
- Microtunnelling
- Pipe jacking
- Pipe ramming
- Manholes, shafts and pits
- Bedding soil grouting/stabilisation
- Direct pipe
- Utility location
- Training
The Technical Committee will be assessing submissions against the following criteria:
- relevant to the theme of the conference, ‘Engaging beneath the surface’,
- relevant to current issues/challenges,
- presents new content or a fresh look at a specific topic,
- relevant to those working in the industry,
- content engages the audience, and has a clear benefit for delegates.
For further information and to submit an abstract please visit www.nodigdownunder.com.
Industry News, trenchless people
Urso Campos is an engineer-in-training who joined GeoEngineers, Inc. in late 2018. He has extensive education in engineering materials, infrastructure systems, and mechanics, and he has authored several technical papers already in his career. Urso has been a member of NASTT as a student and now as an engineer at GeoEngineers.
Prior to joining GeoEngineers, Urso was an engineering instructor and research/laboratory assistant at Louisiana Tech University, and he has served as geotechnical engineering adjunct faculty at Grambling State University in Louisiana as well as worked in a geotechnical and construction materials laboratory in Indianapolis.
During his time at Louisiana Tech University, Urso was privileged to be part of the Trenchless Technology Center, of which GeoEngineers is an industrial advisory board member, where he engaged in multiple trenchless technology research and development projects.
Urso’s work in the Pipelines Business Unit at GeoEngineers is focused on horizontal directional drilling (HDD) design engineering and construction consulting services. In the office, he works on trenchless design reports and in the field, his responsibilities include construction observation and on-site field documentation, serving as a liaison for clients, and reviewing and distributing daily field reports and project deliverables for client communication.
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The Way to Long Term Coating and Lining Success
Join Wil
liamson, Avanti and Sprayroq representatives for an interactive Grout Training Class. The focus of this event will be on long term asset projection in the harsh municipal environment. They will cover coating and grouting techniques, usages, equipment and applications. The team will host product demonstrations, provide samples and answer any questions that may arise.
Where: Williamson Pump & Motor
25 Griffin Way | Chelsea, MA 02150
When: Tuesday February 26, 2019 | 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Details: Lunch provided, PDP credit for engineers
Featuring: Chris Hamilton, Avanti Northeast Regional Manager
Cost: $25.00
For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
Valerie Puopolo
Williamson- Project Coordinator
ValerieP@Weco-Group.com
Rob Emmerson
Sprayroq- Business Development Manager
REmmerson@Sprayroq.com
