Trenchless BUZZ’s Post

The continued introduction of new CLVs into the market is expected to have a positive effect by expanding the supply of T&I contractors, thereby alleviating some of the supply chain shortage in the offshore wind industry that has been worsening in recent years.

🌊 Introducing Althea: A New Era in Cable Laying Excellence 🌍 We are excited to announce our fleet expansion with the contract signing for Althea, our newest DP-2 Cable Laying Vessel, engineered to redefine shallow water and intertidal cable operations with sustainability at its core. What Makes Althea a Game-Changer: 🔹 12,000T Cable Capacity – Designed for long sections and bundled cable laying  🔹 Shallow Water Expertise – Operates at just 4.5m draught in full DP, beachable for intertidal zones.  🔹 Eco-Friendly Design – Hybrid propulsion, methanol-ready and bio-fuel capable engines, and cold ironing capability.  🔹 Enhanced Comfort – Accommodates 120 personnel for remote, long-term projects. Interested in more? Click here for the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dmYBwn7D   #SubseaTechnology #Innovation #Sustainability #CableLayingVessel #OffshoreSolutions #BridgingTheDistance #ConnectingTheWorld 

Ever Wondered About Those Chevron Markings on the Roadside? 🤔 A chevron marking is ‘V’ shaped which points in a specific direction. Usually, you’ll see these markings as a sign at the bend of the road or a double chevron road mark called sharrows used to indicate a shared lane for bikes and vehicles. 🚧 Pictured below shows a chevron used for a different reason. They act as ground control points for mobile mapping, providing essential reference points to ensure the accuracy and alignment of 3D point clouds used in road design and infrastructure projects. Precise data = better planning and construction. 🚧🤳 Want to learn how mobile mapping with high-accuracy point clouds can benefit your next project? Let's chat! Our Expert Surveyors Kylie Thom and Graham Watson are here to help. 💪 #RoadScience #mobilemapping #pointcloud #roaddesign #infrastructure #NZtransport #ChevronMarkings P.S. We know what you're thinking – you'll probably start seeing these chevrons everywhere now! > 😂

🔊 Kicking Off 2025 with Insightful Industry Coverage! 🔊 We’re starting 2025 with the release of our January issue, packed with expert insights and actionable knowledge for the underground infrastructure industry. Here’s what you’ll find inside: 💬 Roundtable Discussions The Trenchless Rehab Market: Challenges, opportunities, and what’s next. The Compact HDD Market: Exploring trends and advancements driving efficiency. 🔍 In-Depth Features Lateral Rehab: Innovations transforming the way we approach lateral repairs. Condition Assessment Software: Tools to enhance accuracy and decision-making. HDD Steering & Navigation: Navigating the latest tech for precision and performance. 📝 The Last Word A must-read on what to expect from Congress in 2025 regarding underground infrastructure legislation with a new administration in place. Stay informed, stay ahead. Let’s make 2025 a year of progress and innovation together! 📖 Check out the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/g7bQDCsG Our thanks to the following for participating in this issue: RapidView IBAK North America, HammerHead Trenchless , Madewell Products Corporation, Envirosight, Hoerr Construction, Inc., GPRS, InfoSense, Inc., LMEC LLC, Vermeer Corporation, Ward Trenching, LJ Inc., Tru-Tek Drilling, TT Technologies, Inc. Trenchless Solutions, Brownline Canada, Vac-Con, Inc. and Wyman Associates. #trenchlesstechnology #piperelining #HDD #CompactHDD #manholes #conditionassessment #lateralrehab #grouting #sliplining #pipebursting #construction #undergroundinfrastructure

Remember when there used to be a level crossing of a CP and CN/GO train line at Davenport Diamond that created delays? Now GO trains are using the new elevated guideway above busy streets and CP rail tracks and the Barrie line now has increased service as a result! Our team had a great time supporting a portion of the project with Geopier GeoConcrete Columns (GCCs) to hold up the 10-meter-high MSE wall as well as train traffic. It was quite an accomplishment to work as close as one meter away from an existing building! Yes, Geopier introduces vertical ramming energy into the ground, and this is a good thing because it's the hallmark of a high performance ground improvement system. ... and no vibration alarms were set off! It's good to know that you can use our systems incorporating vertical ramming energy to get the performance needed to support this major embankment/overpass, and with no disturbance to both a bypass rail within 6 feet of our work and an older building within 3 feet of our work! Commuters can trust the support provided by GeoSolv. Here's the complete story's link: https://bit.ly/47A8kxT @metrolinx @grahambuilds #DavenportDiamond #GoTrain #GeoSolv

A growing population and aging infrastructure have accelerated the need for trenchless installations – including railroad crossings. In a recent article for the Northeast Journal of Trenchless Technology Practices, senior engineers Jason Heinz, P.E., and Dennis Doherty, P.E., F. ASCES examine the planning process for future trenchless railroad crossings. Read more, starting on page 58: https://bit.ly/49jBF0v

HydroSurv and WASSP Multibeam have delivered a REAV-28 USV to Foyle Marine & Dredging, integrating advanced multibeam technology for efficient and cost-effective hydrographic surveys. This collaboration enhances data acquisition for marine construction and dredging, bridging the gap between single-beam and high-end multibeam systems. Foyle Marine & Dredging are set to deploy this solution in their upcoming projects. David Hull, Founder & CEO of HydroSurv, said, “We’ve seen growing demand from marine service operators outside of the survey supply chain for a solution that addresses the gap between single-beam echo sounder and high-end multibeam solutions. “Partnering with WASSP, we’ve been able to put a powerful tool into the hands of the team at Foyle Marine & Dredging that will drastically reduce the costs of repeated resurveys in their construction and dredging projectsˮ Find out more on the OST website. Link to the full article in the comments 🔗 HydroSurv

Construction News: Engcon, the Swedish manufacturer of couplers and tiltrotators, has formed a strategic collaboration with RodRadar, an Israeli manufacturer of underground utilities detection technology. http://dlvr.it/TGtJjF #Engcon #groundpenetratingradar #LiveDigRadar #MDiG #RodRadar

📍#ICYMI Star of the South plans to explore “established and cutting-edge technologies” to reduce underwater construction noise to ensure the right measures are in place to protect #whales. Read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7NGrpqA #offshorewind #renewableenergy

TxDOT's Materials and Testing Division is key to ensuring Texas highways are safe and durable. Using advanced techniques like petrographic analysis and cutting-edge lab equipment, they rigorously test materials such as asphalt and concrete to meet high safety and quality standards. Their dedication drives the safety and longevity of Texas roads, making a direct impact on drivers every day. Similarly, 1836 provides the same level of materials testing on every project we are a part of. Learn more about how testing is shaping the future of Texas highways: https://lnkd.in/ginS2t6r