Trenchless Technology

09/18/2026

Discover how early earth boring tools have paved the way for contemporary horizontal directional drilling (HDD) systems. Follow the link to read the story from Melfred Borzall: 👉 https://trenchlesstechnology.com/how-early-earth-boring-tools-evolved-into-todays-hdd-systems/

Long before HDD became a defined construction discipline, early earth-boring crews were solving practical installation problems.

09/17/2026

Every industry has professionals who inspire others through their vision, leadership and dedication.

Know someone whose endeavors are making a lasting impact on the trenchless industry? Nominate them for the 2027 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year Award and help recognize their accomplishments.

Nominate here: https://trenchlesstechnology.com/trenchless-technology-person-of-the-year-nominations/

09/16/2026

The HDD industry is booming, but rapid growth brings real challenges: transferring experience to new crews, avoiding "greenie" mistakes, and picking the right tools for tough ground conditions.

Joshua Parker from Melfred Borzall breaks down practical ways to standardise routine jobsite decisions and boost productivity.

👇Read the full story. Link in comments.

09/16/2026

Inside the Lateral Rehab Special Report: It’s All About the Sewer Lateral Cleanout

Cleanouts matter more than ever. Learn from Larry Kiest, Jr and Confluence Trenchless Solutions why proper sequencing and the Proper Order of Operations are critical to safe, high-quality lateral rehab and better CIPP results. Download the Special Report.

Link int the comments. ⬇️

09/15/2026

Utilities worldwide are using trenchless methods to renew aging pressure pipelines safely and efficiently. See how InsituMain CIPP from Insituform UK lining extends the life of potable water, wastewater, and industrial pipelines without excavation. Download Trenchless Technology’s Pressure Pipe Special Report: https://trenchlesstechnology.com/special-report-pressure-pipe-rehabilitation/

09/15/2026

ICYMI: VINCI Construction subsidiary Soletanche Bachy has acquired Bradshaw Construction, bolstering its U.S. presence in hard rock microtunneling and underground construction.

Full story here ➡️ https://trenchlesstechnology.com/vinci-construction-acquires-bradshaw-construction-corp/

Soletanche Bachy, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, announces its acquisition of Bradshaw Construction Corp.

09/15/2026

Vacall’s NEW non-CDL vacuum excavator gets you to and from the job site fast while still delivering industry-leading vacuuming and jetting power.

AE 35, A New Solution for Any Site
https://vacall.com/applications/hydro-excavation.php?utm_source=trenchless_social&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=solutions_v2&utm_id=vac_exc

09/14/2026

Live HDD competition, exhibits, networking, food, entertainment and more! This is the place to be in HDD.

📍 Perry, Georgia
📅 December 2–4, 2026
🎟️ Attendee Passes: $99

Already exhibiting, sponsoring or planning to attend? Help us spread the word! Share this post with your team, customers and HDD industry connections and let them know you’ll see them in Perry.

Register now at HDDRodeo.com

09/14/2026

💧 Is your utility paying to treat clean groundwater? Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) is one of the most persistent and expensive challenges facing wastewater infrastructure today—but shifting from reactive fixes to resilient, proactive trenchless solutions can yield payback in as little as 4 to 8 years.

Join us for a deep dive into I&I mitigation strategies and data-backed technology solutions:

🎙 Reactive to Resilient: A Comprehensive Review of I&I Concerns and the Case for Trenchless - https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1771724&tp_key=7b74f1ddd8

🗓 Thursday, September 29th at 2:00 PM EST

What we’ll cover:

The Risks of Inaction: High operating costs, lost system capacity, and increasing regulatory pressures.

The ROI of Trenchless Rehab: How to recover capacity, delay costly plant expansions, and stabilize annual budgets.

Real-World Case Data: Comparative technology assessments and practical cost-benefit models for utility decision-making.

Featured Speakers:

Patrick Roberts, PE, CCM, PMP – Project Director, Insituform Technologies

Genevieve Sparks – Environmental Compliance Regulatory Specialist, Azuria

Sponsored by Azuria Water Solutions

09/11/2026

Is your pipeline system truly leak-free? 💧 Visual inspections can't catch everything. Without proper pressure testing, hidden defects can lead to infiltration and costly rework.

Learn the best practices for selecting and using pipe plugs safely in the latest from Scott Nesmith and Cherne Industries.

Using the right pipe plugs during pressure testing helps contractors ensure system integrity, identify leaks or defects.