Trenchless News

>> Link to our RSS newsfeed

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 >>

Eagleton Engineering Changes Ownership

Jan 19, 2012

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 >>