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Sep 22, 2014
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DEWA Water Transmission
DEWA starts work on 25km water-transmission network across Dubai
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Sep 18, 2014
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HNTB Corporation deepens practice to serve growing tunnel and underground construction market
Key tunneling experts hired to help meet growth-oriented market needs; $70 billion in tunnel construction projects expected in North America in the next five years
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Sep 16, 2014
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Herrenknecht expands Board of Management
Herrenknecht AG is expanding its top management. At July's meeting the Supervisory Board appointed three new members to the Board of Management. Since August 1, 2014, Günter Richter, Ulrich Schaffhauser and Michael Sprang are members of the expanded Board of Management of Herrenknecht AG. With this step the Supervisory Board and the Board of Management are paving the way for succession in the top management.
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Sep 12, 2014
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Water additive on the nose with concrete sewers
A team of University of Queensland researchers has found a way to save water providers hundreds of millions of dollars a year by reducing sewer corrosion.
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Sep 11, 2014
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TT-UK and Reef Technology´s partnership further entrenched at No Dig South Africa
In July TT-UK Ltd joined their exclusive sales partner Reef Trenchless Technology SA (Pty) Ltd at No Dig South Africa in Pretoria.
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Sep 08, 2014
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Flood protection in the desert state: Herrenknecht tunnel boring machine at work on modern drainage system in Qatar
Two Herrenknecht tunnel boring machines are being deployed for a major drainage system in the Qatari capital of Doha. Construction of the almost 10-kilometer tunnel is part of some major infrastructure projects for which Qatar has ordered more than 20 Herrenknecht machines.
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Sep 04, 2014
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Medit Inc. Adds New VIPER ADV Pipe Inspection Camera to their Product Line
The New VIPER ADV Pipe Inspection Camera is well suited for exploring ducts, pipelines, mains and sewers. Viper ADV is a Compact and Durable Device with Enhanced Design Greatly Increasing Camera’s Maneuverability in the Pipe.
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Sep 02, 2014
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Plastic Piepes: Complete database now online from conference website
The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) has a new website that will provide technical and commercial information for the plastic pipe industry worldwide. As of today, the association has published an online database that contains all of its papers since the first 1970 conference in Southampton, UK.
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Aug 29, 2014
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TT-UK introduces ‘New’ GRUNDODRILL 18 ACS - All Condition System Drill Rig
In HDD drilling the main problem is creating a consistent bore when faced with complex and difficult soil conditions. To create bore paths within changeable and unstable sand, soil or stone types is clearly difficult and this can be made even more challenging when boring through rock structures with a varying geological formation.
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Aug 27, 2014
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The Complete Guide to Pipe Selection for Trenchless Projects
A free online resource has been launched to assist professionals in the trenchless industry select the correct type of pipe for installation and refurbishment projects.
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Aug 22, 2014
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Powerful New Version of a Proven Shaft Enlargement Technology in Mining
Herrenknecht AG has developed a next generation of the rodless shaft enlargement machines that have been established on the market for decades as so-called V-Mole technology. Herrenknecht worked closely together with two very experienced companies highly renowned in the mining industry, Thyssen Schachtbau and Murray & Roberts Cementation, to update and adapt the technology to current conditions and requirements. The result is the SBE (Shaft Boring Machine for Shaft Enlargement). It facilitates high sinking speeds and maximum working safety for shaft boring using the pilot borehole.
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Aug 18, 2014
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Sealing the Deal for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
Water tightness is key to the island and tunnel project of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Trelleborg will ensure that 33 tunnel sections remain safe at deep-sea depths of up to 40 metres.
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Aug 15, 2014
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FPI Mag Flow Meter
Next Generation Mag Meter Measuring Flow in a Pump Station
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Aug 12, 2014
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8/11 - Serves as a Reminder for Maryland Residents to Always Call 811 Before Digging
BGE hopes the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Nationwide, every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. To emphasize 811 Day in 2014, the building lights at BGE will be arranged to display an 811 pattern.
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Aug 11, 2014
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HOCHTIEF to build large tunnel project in Tirol for EUR 132 million
"Triebwasserweg Maria Stein" tunnel is most significant single contract
for hydroelectric power station "Gemeinschaftskraftwerk Inn"
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Aug 07, 2014
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Sustainability - A major focus at Chicago Pipe Conference
The contribution of plastic pipe systems to sustainable development will be one of the key discussion points at the upcoming Plastic Pipes XVII Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. Evidence from environmental assessments carried out by independent technical institutes will underline the advantages of these systems. Furthermore, recent sustainable developments for mitigating flooding, seismic events, creating high-yield horticulture and transforming desert landscapes will be considered.
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Aug 04, 2014
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A Milestone at the Stuttgart site: Filder Tunnel kick-off
Weighing in at 2,000 metric tons, the Herrenknecht AG tunnel boring machine is to commence work on excavating two single-track tunnel tubes through the Filder Plateau extending along the south of the Baden-Württemberg capital of Stuttgart.
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Jul 30, 2014
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Inspection
What`s in the Numbers?
A Review and Analysis of More than 400 Miles of Force Main Inspection and Condition Assessment Data.
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Jul 28, 2014
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Spiral-Wound and CIPP Technologies for water, gas and wastewater pipelines
SEKISUI SPR in Europe at No-Dig Live 2014 in England
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Jul 24, 2014
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Planning, dimensioning and construction » Pipe installation
Water pipeline from Turkey to Cyprus - 1,600 mm diameter PE 100 pipeline and its flange-technology solution
The use of polyethylene pressure pipelines is gaining ever greater international regard and becoming ever more sophisticated.The reasons are diverse, and include this material‘s excellent resistance to corrosion, the flexibility of PE 100 pipes, and the resultant installation and cost benefits.
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Jul 22, 2014
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Shea Concrete welcomes new addition to sales team
Bruce Blackledge Ready to Offer Strong Leadership and Experience
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Jul 18, 2014
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Wassara is launching a new way of drilling for instrumentation casing in dams
Wassara has developed a completely new system for installation of monitoring instrument in dams. A 40 mm tube can now be installed in two hours instead of the two days required by traditional technologies.
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Jul 16, 2014
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PENETRON Helps Build Tunnels, Bridges & Highways
Infrastructure projects are low on glamor but high on importance, which is why ensuring optimal durability in concrete is crucial. PENETRON crystalline technology is used in an almost endless range of civil projects – the latest is the just-opened Line 4 subway in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Jul 14, 2014
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Garland Announces Development of FRP Construction Division
A newly created fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) construction division was recently launched. Infrastructure Strengthening Solutions (IS2), a division of Garland/DBS, Inc., is a structural strengthening and restoration division that designs and installs composite reinforcement solutions.
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Jul 11, 2014
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Mincon launches MQ range of hammers & bits
Mincon Group PLC, a manufacturer of Hard Rock Drilling products for use in the Mining, Construction, Water Well, Geothermal and Oil & Gas Industries announces the launch of the newest addition to its Standard DTH Range of tools, The Mincon MQ Range.
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