AUGUST 2008

UCT News: The Latest Information
On UCT 2009 in San Antonio, TX
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An AWESOME Location
UCT 2009 is heading to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. Everything you need to make your experience more enjoyable is just steps away. For exhibitors, Exhibit Hall C features 24 bays with three ramps for on-floor delivery, a ceiling height of 35 feet and the floor load capacity is 300 lbs/sq. ft. For attendees, the convention center features state-of-the-art meeting rooms with easy access to the exhibit hall. There’s a concession stand on the exhibit floor that will be open during exhibit hours, a full service business center and for those who will be driving, convenient parking lots adjacent to the convention center.

Amazing Educational Opportunities
UCT is known for its outstanding educational program. What draws attendees worldwide are the interactive presentations and panel discussions which really focus on what matters in our industry. A technical symposium, tutorials, new technology presentations, panel discussions, case histories and specialty workshops are all incorporated into the week-long education program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
kfrancis@oildom.com
uctonline.com

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State Weighs ‘Undergrounding’
Options For Power Grid
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The Public Utility Division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has completed an investigation into measures that could be taken to protect the state’s power infrastructure from ice, wind and other disasters that have the potential of disrupting electrical service. Some of the measures could have a substantial impact on underground construction.

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On-Line Equipment Auctions
Growing In Popularity
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For many years, auctions have been a popular means of buying and selling just about anything – from real estate, farmland, furniture and other household goods, fine art and increasingly construction equipment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, USA (800) 663-8457,
Canada (800) 663-1739,
rbauction.com
IronPlanet, (888) 433-5426,
ironplanet.com

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Workforce Crisis: Changes To Historical Procedure Can Relieve Worker, Equipment Shortage
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The Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Co. has been constructing pipelines for more than 100 years but in today’s market, the company is feeling the effects of a labor shortage. Chief Executive Officer R. David Sheehan, Jr. said the company is having difficulty filling positions at all worker levels, but hardest to find are welders, journeymen, truck drivers, most equipment operator positions including dozers, sidebooms and backhoes, and foremen and bending engineers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Company,
(918) 747-3471,
sheehanpipeline.com

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Sacramento To Host WESTT
No-Dig Conference
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The 4th Annual Western Regional No-Dig Conference & Exhibition is heading to Sacramento, CA, Oct. 13-14, at the Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza. Hosted by the Western Society for Trenchless Technology (WESTT), and co-hosted by Underground Construction magazine, the conference provides the latest information in trenchless technology from experts in the field through an informative technical program and product exhibit area.

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Determining The Best Approach For
Underground Installation Projects
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The first decision a contractor should make when preparing a bid for any trenchless job is to identify the application that will be most efficient to complete the project. Each trenchless method has its advantages and works better in specific situations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Vermeer Corp., (888) 837-6337,
vermeer.com
Hammerhead (Earth Tool Corp.), (800) 331-6653,
hammerheadmole.com
McLaughlin, (800) 435-9340,
mightymole.com

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Bobcat: 50 Years Of Skid-Steer Loaders
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BThroughout 2008, the Bobcat Company is having a special celebration with a variety of activities and special events.

For More Information
Bobcat: bobcat.com

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Hemphill Makes NASTT To
ISTT Transition
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As executive director of the North American Society for Trenchless Technology, John Hemphill played a significant role in programs that have educated members
of the trenchless industry and general
public about the benefits of trenchless
construction.

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Rental Market Update
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2008 Buyer’s Guide
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New Products
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