Trenchless News
Construction Employment Hits 2-Year High, but Has 17.7 Percent Unemployment Rate
Feb 03, 2012
The construction industry added 21,000 jobs in January, as a second consecutive month of unseasonably mild winter weather helped the industry raise employment to a two-year high, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. more >>
NASSCO Extends 6-Month Deadline for PACP Recertification
Feb 02, 2012
NASSCO has extended the deadline for Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) recertification from Feb. 29 to Aug. 31, 2012. more >>
Black & Veatch Expands Support for Middle East Clients
Feb 02, 2012
To further strengthen support for clients in the United Arab Emirates and other Middle Eastern countries, Black & Veatch has moved its operations to a new Dubai location. The new operation is part of the company’s growth plan for the region, which also includes an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. more >>
Spending on Construction, Jobs Increase Between December 2010 & 2011
Feb 01, 2012
Construction employment increased in 148 out of 337 metropolitan areas between December 2010 and December 2011, decreased in 128 and stayed level in 61, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. more >>
Pure Technologies Gets New Contract Worth $5.8 Million
Jan 31, 2012
Pure Technologies Ltd. (TSX: PUR) has announced that the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) has approved a contract worth approximately $5.8 million for Pure's wholly-owned subsidiary, Pure Technologies US Inc., to provide pipeline inspections and monitoring for WASD. more >>
Aegion Corp. Awarded Offshore Shell Project
Jan 19, 2012
Aegion Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: AEGN) recently announced that its subsidiary, The Bayou Companies LLC, has been awarded a contract to coat approximately 80 miles of 16- and 18-in. diameter oil and gas pipelines for the Shell Mars B deep water development. more >>
Godwin Pumps of America Changes Name to Xylem Dewatering Solutions
Jan 19, 2012
Godwin, manufacturer of the Dri-Prime automatic self-priming, dry-running pump, is changing its legal name to Xylem Dewatering Solutions Inc., effective Jan. 1. more >>
AEM Outlook: Stronger 2011 Sales Expected, Slower Growth 2012-2014
Jan 19, 2012
Construction equipment manufacturers anticipate overall business to close out 2011 with double-digit increases over last year in the United States, Canada and worldwide. more >>
Hayward Baker Wins AGC St. Louis Keystone Award
Jan 19, 2012
Hayward Baker Inc. (HB) is the recipient of the Keystone Award from the Associated General Contractors of America St. Louis. more >>
La Jolla Hosts NAWC Water Summit
Jan 19, 2012
Every day, water service companies help provide essential water and wastewater services to nearly 73 million Americans. more >>
UIM Conference Visits Arlington, Va.
Jan 19, 2012
The UIM Asset Management Conference was held at the Hilton Arlington in Arlington, Va., and attracted more than 85 people. As in years past, the meeting was co-located with the Buried Asset Management Institute-International (BAMI-I) annual Board of Directors meeting, under the direction of Dr. Tom Iseley of IUPUI. more >>