Trenchless Technology

12/18/2025

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Association (HDDA) was born with a focus on one important idea: safety. Read more about the HDDA by downloading the 2025/26 HDD Guide for free today. https://trenchlesstechnology.com/hdd-guide/

12/18/2025

The evolution of vacuum excavation is transforming the underground construction industry—from safer digs and lead pipe replacements to smarter machines designed for tight urban jobsites. Dive into our latest Vacuum Excavation Special Report to explore emerging trends, expert advice, and cutting-edge equipment shaping the future of safe digging. https://trenchlesstechnology.com/special-report-vacuum-excavation/

Thank you to sponsors Brandt, Ox Equipment Super Products Truvac and Vac-Con

12/17/2025

Floods, landslides, wildfires… disasters can strike anywhere, anytime. When critical water infrastructure is damaged, fast restoration is essential. Learn how Rädlinger primus line GmbH technology helps utilities restore service quickly through trenchless rehabilitation. Download the Pressure Pipe Rehabilitation Special Report: https://trenchlesstechnology.com/special-report-pressure-pipe-rehabilitation/

12/17/2025

The CUIIC Academy is back and bigger than ever! This year as 2 3-day summits. Starting with Mississauga, Ontario March 3-5th 2026.

Join us for 3 days, each dedicated to a different discipline shaping Canada’s underground infrastructure sector.

📅 March 2026
🔹 Day 1: Geotechnical
🔹 Day 2: HDD
🔹 Day 3: Tunneling/Microtunneling

From industry-leading speakers to hands-on learning and cross-sector collaboration, the Spring Summit brings together the full CUIIC community under one roof.

registration closes January 30 - secure your spot now!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cuiicacademy/1912971

12/16/2025

Save valuable time with Westlake Pipe & Fittings ’ C900 Certa-Lok® RJIB PVC Pipe

The Certa-Lok® field-proven spline lock design delivers a strong, secure, service-ready joint without the need for welding or fusion. https://www.westlakepipe.com/certa-lok-start-smart?utm_source=trenchless_tech&utm_medium=booster_package&utm_campaign=municipal

12/15/2025

🌟 Thank You, Underground Magnetics! 🌟
A huge shoutout to Underground Magnetics for fueling our HDD Academy attendees, literally! Their generous Lunch Sponsorship keeps everyone energized and ready to dive into the deep technical learning the Academy is known for.

Beyond lunch, Underground Magnetics continues to be a powerhouse in the HDD industry, driving innovation, precision, and reliability in guidance systems that keep projects on track and crews operating with confidence. Their commitment to advancing HDD technology makes them an indispensable partner to this industry and to the HDD Academy community.

We’re grateful for their support, and we’re excited to have them with us in 2026!

🚨 Early Bird Reminder:
Don’t forget! Early Bird Registration ends January 16th! Lock in your savings and secure your spot before rates increase.

🔗 Register today and join us at the HDD Academy!
https://academy.trenchlesstechnology.com/registration/

12/12/2025

We’re honored to highlight Mud Direct as a Founding Sponsor of the HDD Academy.

Drilling Mud Direct has transformed the way HDD contractors manage drilling fluid logistics, providing turnkey solutions for mixing, storage, delivery, and disposal. Their commitment to efficiency, environmental responsibility, and cost-effective jobsite support has made them an invaluable partner across the HDD sector.

We’re grateful for their long-standing support and the role they’ve played in shaping the Academy from the very beginning.

Join us and them May 4-7th in Scottsdale, AZ!

Register here: https://msc.trenchlesstechnology.com/registration

12/11/2025

We’re proud to welcome URTEK as the “H2O on the Go” Sponsor for the Microtunneling Short Course!

URTEK plays a key role in advancing operations through their expertise in engineered lubrication and ground-conditioning systems. Their solutions help contractors reduce jacking forces, improve drive performance, and tackle challenging ground conditions with confidence.

Don’t miss the 2025 Microtunneling Short Course, May 4–7. registration ends March 13 — secure your spot today! Register here! https://msc.trenchlesstechnology.com/registration

12/10/2025

Reliable, standardized manhole inspection data empowers engineers and contractors to make informed, strategic rehabilitation decisions. In our latest issue Brandt Eytcheson from RapidView IBAK North America discusses the importance of manhole inspection and its role in infrastructure management.

Reliable, standardized manhole inspection data empowers engineers and contractors to make informed, strategic rehabilitation decisions.

12/10/2025

The CUIIC Academy in partnership between Benjamin Media Inc., and The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC), is proud to announce that Akkerman has returned as the exclusive sponsor of the CUIIC Academy Webinar Series for the second year in a row.

A continued leader in trenchless innovation, Akkerman designs, manufactures, and supports a full suite of equipment solutions for microtunneling, pipe jacking, guided boring, slip-lining, and earth pressure balance tunneling. Their commitment to advancing safe, efficient, and high-quality underground construction aligns seamlessly with CUIIC’s mission to drive education and innovation across the sector.

Thank you, Akkerman, for your continued support of complimentary education! With over 1300 registrants to date in 2025, and one more to go, we're proud to highlight these top attending companies:

EPCOR
City of Calgary
hatch
City of Toronto
Associated Engineering
Stantec
City of Regina
ATCO
City of Waterloo

Join us next week for the last installation of the 2025 series - Trenchless Solutions for Aging Asbestos Cement Potable Water Mains in North America
https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1739957&tp_key=bb60053e9d

Our 2026 Series will kick off Jan 15th - Managing Utilities in Complex Ground Transit
https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1739965&tp_key=a6d435551e

The webinar series falls on the 3rd Thursday of each month so mark your calendars! To view past webinars, check out CUIIC's YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/

12/09/2025

In his latest column, Joshua Parker, M.B.A., Director of Marketing & eCommerce at Melfred Borzall dives into the role that skilled HDD crews play in the AI world. https://digital.trenchlesstechnology.com/november-december-2025/page-8

12/09/2025

KCI is proud to be ranked #9 in Trenchless Technology’s Top 50 Engineering Firms for 2025! We're grateful for our clients and colleagues who help us deliver innovative, minimally disruptive trenchless solutions that strengthen communities. Wishing all a safe, happy New Year! Wishing all a safe, happy New Year! https://www.kci.com/