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January 04

Fiber Blowing Lawsuits: Countersuits, Settlement and Dismissal
Record Setting HDD Solves Sensitive Mississippi Pipeline Installation
Telecom Recovery Hard To Predict
First Look: New DCI Guidance System Eliminates Need For DC Wire Grid
Microtunneling Under Lake Filled With Twists, Complications
Rehab Product Focus
Cities Adoptine PACP Growing Rapidly
First Look: Expanding Market Opportunities With Large-Diameter Bursting Tool
First Look: Insituform Introduces 
Panel System To Rehab Large Diameter Pipe
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
New Products

February 04
Reports Surface Of Possible Federal Long Haul Project
Making Sense Of A Complex Market
Attachments: Integral Part Of Underground Construction
New Regulations, Opportunities Emerging From Government In 2004
Keyholing Attracting Renewed Attention
Annual Contractors Roundtable
HubLine Interconnect Poses Multifaceted Challenges For HDD Contractor 
MVI Process Offers Cost-Effective Fiber-Reinforced Structural Products
Rental Yards See Growth For Compact Equipment
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

March 04
Product Showcase
BorTunCo Conducts Simultaneous Trenchless Construction On $2 Billion Freeway Reconstruction Project 
Trenchless Municipal Sewer & Water Workshop Slated For Orlando
First Look: Unique Design Creates Compact Excavator-Tool Carrier
UCT Review: Outlook Upbeat At UCT 2004
RehabZone Wows, Educates Visitors
New Products Unveiled At UCT
Atlanta’s Mayor Franklin Delivers Keynote Address At UCT
LA's Redner Honored At MVP Luncheon
Butt-Fusion Systems For PVC Pipe
HDD/Sliplining Solves Unique Challenge
Cooperation, Geotech Data Smooth Way For Fraser River Crossing
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

April 04
President Bush, On Campaign Trail,Visits ISCO Industries

Rain For Rent Sets Stage For President Economic Forum
Municipal Trenchless Workshop Comes To NYC Metro Area, July 20-21
First Look: High Quality HDPE Pipe Sweeps, Fittings Available
Newly Formed Trenchless Association Promotes Education, Standards
One-Call Directory
Austin Gears Up To Solve Wastewater Problems
Doty Bros. Tackles Rehab Project
Rehab Product Focus
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

May 04
Laser Improvements Bring Pipes To Grade

Bucket Trenchers Enjoy Hydraulic Rebirth
New Record Ram By Miller The Driller
Rebuilding The Terasen Pipeline
As Las Vegas Expands, Trenching Grows Harder
First Look: Vac System Recirculates, Resuses Fluids
Product Showcase
Teamwork Solves Sinkhole Crisis
St. Petersburg Aggressively Tackles Lateral Rehab
‘Can Do’ Attitude Helps City Meet EPA Mandates
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

June 04
Beat The Heat
Inspection Basics
Building A Better Cambridge
Pipe Solutions
Pipe Selection Chart
First Look: 14-Foot PVC Pipe Joints Prove Efficient, Economical
6th Annual HDD Survey
Making The Grade
First Look: Innovative Downhole Tool Monitors Tension, Torque and Pressure At Pull-Head
Removal, Suspension Of Solid Particles In Directionally Drilled Crossings
U-Tech: Coalescence Mechanism For Multiple Flaws In Rock
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

July 04
Government Facility Optimizes Underground Location Accuracy For Safety, Efficiency
Horizontal Remediation Wells Complex, Yet Viable Market Niche
U-Tech: Watershed Tunnel Upgrade In The Mountains Of British Colombia
Vacuum Excavators: Air and Hydro
First Look: New Vac Tool For Culvert Cleaning
Rental Market Enjoys Rebound In Underground Sector
Rental Update
Vertical Lining: Historic Fort Worth Church Has Downspout Repaired Without Destruction Of Wall
Aggressive Sewer Maintenance Program Nets City Results, Awards
Pigging: Benefits Boost Growth In Sewer/Water Market
Rehab Product Focus
Rehab Selection Guides
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

August 04
Loader-Backhoes Vs. Mini-Excavators, Skid-Steers
Big Dig Rewires Boston’s Web Of Utilities
Greenbook: Leadership Changes At Pipeline Rehab Task Force
Going Underground
Pigging Equipment Selection Charts
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

September 04
Microtunneling In Canada’s Oil Sands
Ohio Contractor Embraces High-Tech Vacuum Sewers 
First Look: Descender M-50 Offers Fast, Efficient Safe Work System Underground
China’s Trenchless Market 
Product Showcase
Promoting HDD
Large Diameter Ductile Iron Pipe
Equipment Spotlight: HDD Rigs
Drilling Fluids Selection Guide
Equipment Spotlight: Walkover Locators and Wireline Systems
Lateral Inspection Becoming Issue For Home Buyers
Custom Manhole Benches Offer Corrosion Solution
U-Tech: Control Sewer Crown Corrosion Using The Crown Spray Process
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

October 04
Capabilities Guide

Enduro Pipeline Services 
Performance Pipe 
Hobas Pipe USA 
Premier Drill Pipe 
Reed Manufacturing 
Digital Control 
Diversified Brands 
Vactor 
HCSS 
McElroy 
NuFlow Technology 
Connectra Fusion 
The Robbins Company 
Raven Lining Systems 
Plastic Trends 
Inliner Technologies 

Leak-Proof Sewer/Water Systems Become A Reality
Complicated Construction
Rental Update: Mini Skid Steers Finding Rapidly Growing Market
HDPE Pipe Important Tool In Solving Water/Wastewater Woes
Thermoplastics At Work 
 Quick Reaction Turns Major Problem Into Routine Repair 
Bursting Around The Bend
Rehab Product Focus
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

November 04
Open-Cut Construction Viable & Growing
Attachments Enhance Versatility Of Full-Sized Excavators
$425 Million Cheyenne Project: On Time & Under Budget
First Look: Mustang Introduces Versatile Welder Package
Michels USA Completes 10-HDDs
First Look: New Generation Pipe Manipulator Looks Good In Tests
Innovative Vac Ex Uses Never End
2004 Large Directional Drilling Rig Census
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

December 04
Telecom Upgrades, Repairs A Hit & Miss Proposition

Verizon: Time For FTTP Is Now
Bundled Services Drive Future Of Telecom
All About Drill Pipe
Utility Was An HDD Pioneer
River Crossing Challenges
UCT 2005 Products & Services Guide
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

January 05
Managing Equipment Ownership, Operating Costs
Jobsite Communication Options Improve With Times
Vancouver’s Trout Lake Project Reduces CSO Problem
Alternative Financing Offers Attractive Solutions For Sewer/Water Capital Needs
Reducing Damage To Underground Utilities
2005 Worldwide Pipeline Construction Preview
2005 Gas Utility Construction Outlook
First Look: Four Unique Tools Offer Culvert Cleaning Solutions
U-Tech: New Research Yields Innovative Design For PVC Pipe
ACIPCO: A Century Of Service With A Vision For The Future
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

February 05
UCT, AEM Plan Expanded Program At ICUEE
Fiber-Blowing Lawsuits Settled
8th Annual Municipal Sewer And Water Survey
AMSA, WIN Proposing New Funding Mechanism For Sewer/Water
Telecom Market Faces Encouraging Yet Uncertain Future
Distribution Contractors Roundtable
First Look: Astec Introduces 1st Rig In New Line-Up
Expanding The Envelope: Developments At The Trenchless Technology Center
Rental Companies Expecting Strong Year
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

March 05
Product Showcase
UCT, Industry Back In Growth Mode
New Products Debut At UCT
RehabZone Provides Unique Educational Resource
Philip McAfee Selected MVP Honoree
Industry Executives Appraise Pipeline Sector

Drilled Crossings Result In Record 15,700-Foot Pipe Pull
HDD Contractors Dealing With Labor Shortage
Contractor Uses Experience To Install Conduit Through Caliche
New Downhole Tool Offers Survey, Pressure Info
Directional Drilling Equipment Spotlight
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools
Drilling Fluids/Polymers
Mud Mixing Systems
New Standards Address Corrosion Control Design In Ductile Iron Pipe
Fiberglass Insert Effectively Rehabs Massive Manhole
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

April 05
FCC Approves Plan For 3-Digit One-Call Dialing
OSHA Offers Bilingual Card For In-The-Field Trench Safety
One-Call Directory
CGA Efforts Show Quick Results
Manufacturers Have Different Approaches, Options To Rental Markets
Internal Seals Solve Infiltration Problems In Texarkana
First Look: Rapid-Set, Semi-Structural Spray Liner Introduced To U.S. Market
U-Tech: Sewer Defect Codes - Origin And Destination
Product Focus: Lining Systems
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

May 05
NTA Maintains Busy Agenda
Village Replaces Entire Water System
For Peat’s Sake
Track Trenchers Prove Effective In Tough Conditions
Big Trenchers For Big Project
Trenching Contractor Adapts To Changing Market
Bringing In The Big Trenchers
Guided Auger Boring Comes Of Age
Construction Quality Assurance, Quality Control
For Trenchless Technologies
Finding A Creative Point Repair Solution

June 05
Ergonomics Improve Operator Comfort
And Performance
History, Choices For Underground
Infrastructure Pipes
Pipe Selection Chart
7th Annual HDD Survey: Riding The Wave
HDD Market Health Check
Under The Sea: Drill Navigated Path That Many Thought Impossible
Cost-Saving HDD, PVC Upgrade Town’s
Entire Water System
Rescuing Downhole Tools
Equipment Selection Guide
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

July 05
UCT Educational Programs At ICUEE Target
Underground Infrastructure Industry
First Look: Future Pipe Launches Fiberstrong Pipe In North America
First Look: McLaughlin Designs FTTP System
Fast Fusion Machine Speeds Work On
Sewer Expansion Project
Central Plastics Celebrates 50 Years
Of Growth, Innovation
Rental Market: What Contractors Expect
From Rental Firms
Bess Testlab Finds Many Uses For Air Vac Systems
H2X Develops Niche For Hydro-Excavating
Vacuum Excavators: Air and Hydro
Rehab News
Long Term Trenchless Technology
Quality & Performance
U-Tech: Benefits Of Polyurethane For Subsurface Infrastructure Maintenance
Rehabilitation Technology Selection Guide
Product Focus: Spot/Point Repairs and Internal Joint Seals
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

August 05
Skid-Steers Of All Sizes Continue To Increase Performance
First Look: Astec Enters Pipebursting,Piercing Tool Market
Pipeline Pigging Chart
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

September 05
Product Showcase
i5000 Brings New Innovations To Cable/Pipe Locating
Casino Expansion Generates Diverse Construction Needs
Victoria’s Main No. 1 Water Line Nears Completion
Allied Unveils ‘Silver Streak’ Piercing Tool
HDD Maintenance Improves Bottom Line, Productivity
Rotary Steerable System Proves Effective On HDD Project
River Crossing Requires Innovative HDD Work
‘Cowboy Contractors’ Still A Threat To HDD
Drilling From The Inside Palmer Enterprises Wheels HDD Unit Inside Hotel
Trench Safety Remains Strong Focus Of OSHA
Equipment Spotlight: HDD Rigs
Equipment Spotlight: Tracking Systems
Drilling Fluids Selection Guide
Plastic Pipe Changed Face Of Underground Infrastructure
PVC Adapts As Viable Solution For Trenchless Market
Coiled Polyethylene (PE) Pipe Offers Cost Saving Advantages
Prechlorinated HDPE Bursting Offers New Options
HDPE Saves Arizona Water Conservation District $125,000
Catastrophic Failure Of 42-Inch Water Line Corrected In Just Six Months
Pensacola Concrete Combines Technologies To Complete Difficult
Pipebursting Job

Internal Seals Solve Rehab Problem For Bridge Pipeline
Rehab Product Focus
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

October 05
Katrina’s Chaotic Upheaval
Leak-Proof Systems With Clay, Concrete, Fiberglass Pipes
First Look: Vermeer Introduces Compact HDD Rig
Vancouver’s Twin Tunnel Project
Pumps A Popular Rental Item For Good Reason
Understanding The Strengths Of PE, PVC
U-Tech: Material Advancements Expand Role Of HDPE Pipe In Construction Sector
HDPE Fittings Meet Recognized Standards
Short Pipe Perfect Fit For Small Pit
First Look: Masterliner Unveils Insta ‘T’ System
Raven Lining Unveils AquataPoxy A-61
Rehab Product Focus
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

November 05
ICUEE, UCT Program Draws Record Crowds
Chicago Digs Deep: McCormick Place Storm Tunnel Will Help Save Sewers, Waterways
Large Excavators Have Become Versatile
Construction Tools
The Problems With Pipelines That Make Landfall In Tidal Zones
First Look: Developing Shoring Alternatives
Report Projects Near-Term Expansion Of U.S. Gas Transmission Network
Unique Approach Solves Pipeline Exposure,River Erosion
Barnett Shale Field Demands Diverse Pipeline Construction Techniques
2005 Large Directional Drilling Rig Census
VPI Quickly Resolves Sewer Tank Problem
Pipebursting: Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Testing & Inspection
Product Focus
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

December 05 
Loan Actions Questioned
Fiber Build-Out Market Continues To Gain Momentum
City Offering Boradband Over Electric Grid
Private Fiber Networks Offer Viable Alternatives
First Look: New Combo VacEx Unit Designed For Keyhole Projects
NASSCO Introduces Manhold Assessment Program
HDD Integral To Baker Electric Projects
Shopping & Drilling At The Mall
HDD Solves Pipeline Installation Dilemma For Pemex
Saving The Longest For Last
UCT: Where All The Pieces Come Together
RehabZone Adds Hands-On Education To UCT
Special Sessions Highlight UCT Educational Program
UCT Products & Services Guide
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

January 06
Wheeled Excavators: Expanded Niche In 
NA Markets

First Look: Trench Grader Fills, Compacts 
In Single Pass

Gas Distribution Spending To Top $8.9 Billion In 2006
Canadian Pipeline Construction Paints Promising Scenario
Changes Drive Strong Telecom Market
Energy Pipeline Work Finally Looking Up
Big Changes At Ultraliner 
U-Tech: Inspection, Design, Installation Guidelines When Relining Sewer Manholes
Product Focus
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

February 06 
9th Annual Municipal Sewer & Water Survey: Back In The Growth Mode
Annual Regulatory & Legislative Outlook: Utilities Trust Fund Efforts Begin
2005 Distribution Contractors’ Roundtable
Matching Attachments, Capabilities, Needs For Compact Excavators
Trenchless Technology Center Report: Using Underground Construction To Improve The Quality Of Life In Urban Areas
Light-Cured Liner Comes To N.A. Market
NASSCO Celebrates 30 Years Of Industry Service
New Lateral Rehab System Also Repairs Joints
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

March 06

Advertisers/March 06 UC
APCA Enjoys Boom Times Again
Tomball, TX, Project Illustrates Progress
Of Pilot Tube Microtunneling

Microtunneling In Western Canada

Building On Past Successes, NASTT
Resolves To Do More

Product Showcase

UCT Stages Successful Atlanta Show
RehabZone Sets Attendance Record
UCT Unveils New Products
Robert Hunter: GCTA’s 2006 MVP Honoree
Record Ductile Iron HDD Water Project
Braving The St. Lawrence River
Tackling The Challenging HDD Jobs
Downhole Directional Drilling Tools
Drilling Fluids/Polymers
Mud Mixing Systems

Weatherford Successfully Completes Pipeline Rehabilitation In West Virginia
Product Focus: Sliplining
Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

April 2006
Advertisers/April 06 UC
OSHA Continues Excavation Safety Enforcement, Education
Safety As A Profit Center
The True Cost Of Accidents
Safety In Confined Spaces
Massive Slide Rail System Keeps POMA Project On Track
Call Before You Dig: One-Call List
Diverting A River With Trench Boxes
First Look: RIDGID SeekTech Transmitter & Utility Locator Provide Portability, Accuracy

Convention Reviews
DCA’s 45th Annual Convention Travels To Maui
PLCA Ratifies New 5-Year Labor Agreements
NASSCO Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Rehabilitation Technology
Product Focus: Lining Systems

Newsline
Washington
Spotlight
Business
New Products

May 2006

Advertisers/May 06 UC

Auger Boring Fills Important Niche
40-Mile Water Line Installed Through Historic Horse County, Limestone Rock
Tough Challenge, Creative Solution
Pipeline Experts Expect Major Boom
Introduction Of New Cat Pipelayers
Customized Pipebursting Solution Under Canadian Railroads
First Look: New Cured-In-Place System For Manhole Chimneys

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