Integrity Inspection for a 30-inch Gas Pipeline Secured by a Hydraulic Manhole Brace
February 21, 2019
Recently a well-known energy infrastructure company was required to perform integrity digs to an existing 30-inch gas pipeline. The pipeline technicians would conduct a total of 9 digs and perform integrity inspections and scan for rust and corrosion. The energy company is a continuous advocate for safety and required that all 9 digs ...
Excavation Pit Near an Active Railroad Line Secured by a Slide Rail System with Rolling Struts and Sheeting Guide Frame
February 21, 2019
A small town located north of Houston was looking to upgrade their storm drainage system by installing a new 36-inch storm line with 48-inch casings. The project would be tasked to a well-known experienced utility Texas contractor. The project would require boring the 48-inch casings underneath an active railroad line. The bore ...
Multiple Shoring Systems Secure Storm Sewer Project
January 30, 2019
A well-established national contractor was awarded a storm sewer project in a very populated city in the state of Illinois. The project would require the installation of a 42-inch and a 60-inch storm sewer pipe via bore including a pre-cast manhole. The project would require three bore pits with an ...
Golf Course Irrigation Repair Project Secured by Slide Rail System
January 17, 2019
Recently a North Carolina golf course encountered a failure with their irrigation system which became a major concern to the overall integrity of its landscape infrastructure. After a thorough inspection, it was discovered that a 48-inch corrugated steel pipe was the main cause for the failure. The irrigation system was ...
Contractor Uses a Custom Pipe Puller for a Unique Fiberglass Pipeline Project
January 17, 2019
A well-known national contractor was tasked with the installation of a new pipeline located on an existing reservoir in the northern part of California. The pipes were constructed out of fiberglass in sections of 20-ft long with a diameter of 84-inches. After evaluating the installation process; it was determined that ...
National Trench Safety Announces Opening of New Santa Rosa, California Operation
January 4, 2019
HOUSTON, T.X.—National Trench Safety, LLC (NTS), a Houston-based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench and traffic safety equipment, trench and traffic safety engineering, and OSHA-compliant training classes, announced today the opening of a new branch operation in Santa Rosa, California. “We’re excited to be extending our reach ...
Cast In Place Pump Station – Sump Separator Secured By Site Specific Slide Rail with a Dual System 80 Tie Back
December 11, 2018
A Texas contractor was awarded the construction of a cast in place pump station. The project would require an excavation cut of 91-ft in length, with a width of 27-ft, and a depth of 20-ft. The geotech report classified the wet sandy soil as Type C-80. The project site would ...
Slide Rail Secures Culvert Installation
December 11, 2018
Recently a Denver contractor was task to build a vault around an existing 108–inch concrete pipe. The project would require an excavation cut of 24-ft in length, with a width of 24-ft, and a depth of 20-ft. The competent person on site classified the sandy and wet soil as Type ...
NTS Acquires Shore and Pour Operations in Southern England
December 4, 2018
HOUSTON, T.X.—National Trench Safety, LLC (NTS), a Houston, Texas based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench and traffic safety equipment, as well as OSHA-compliant training classes, announced today the acquisition of certain operating assets of Shore and Pour based in Chinnor, England which is close to London. ...
Slide Rail and Sheeting Guide Frame Secures Utility Upgrades
November 20, 2018
Over the years the City of Denver has seen tremendous traffic growth resulting in a negative impact for daily commuters. As a result, new infrastructure would be needed to alleviate and improve the flow of traffic. The improvements would consist of expanding the freeway with the addition of two new ...
