NASTT’s Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting Good Practices Course – Palm Springs, CA

NASTT’s newest course for Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting (DSPT) is an 8-hour course covering good practices for design and construction. The course is ideal for owners, engineers, and contractors interested in learning about the DSPT technology, its applications, and limitations.

The course includes a discussion of the development of DSPT including Horizontal Directional Boring, Direct Pipe®, and Prime Pusher. It also includes an overview of the process and DSPT specific equipment. Other discussion items include: feasibility studies to facilitate design and construction, geotechnical considerations, geometric design, steel pipe design, work space requirements, construction sequencing, permitting, and contracting.

Day 1: Wednesday, April 1, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Day 2: Thursday, April 2, 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Palm Springs Convention Center
Instructors: Jon Robison, P.E., GeoEngineers; Alan Snider, P.E., The Trenchless Company; and Andrew (Drew) Sparks, Laney Directional Drilling

Contact:
Kari Webb
kwebb@nastt.org
888-388-2554

This course is offered at the NASTT No-Dig Show and is an additional cost that must be added to your conference registration. Add this course to your No-Dig Show registration.

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Apr 01 - 02 2026

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Palm Springs Convention Center

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