Someone asked me 15 years ago what I did for a living, and I proudly answered, "I inspect pipe." I could barely contain my enthusiasm. Here...
Manhole Rehabilitation Articles
U-TECK temporary manhole covers
Safe-T Lid temporary covers from U-TECK provide fall-in protection while the manhole or hand-hole lid is removed. Made from high-impact-resistant composite, the...
Mr. Manhole manhole cutter
The Gold Series Six Shooter from Mr. Manhole is an upgrade to the company’s premier manhole cutter, which features enhanced power, speed...
Editorial
One-Size-Fits-All Manhole Liner Forms Freeze-Resistant, Watertight Seal
The one-piece, cured-in-place manhole liner from Perma-Liner Industries is made to fit all manholes, including barrel sections, eccentric and concentric cones constructed...
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Don’t Leave Municipal Work on the Table
Drain cleaning companies looking for new revenue sources can often find opportunities with municipalities in their area. While the landscape is changing...
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Continuing Education Key To Contractor's Success
Getting properly certified for his company’s primary services was important to H&R Plumbing owner Horacio Franco. It opened the door to future growth and helped establish...
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The Inside (and Outside) Scoop on Grout
Grout is probably the oldest material used to seal pipe joints. While grout serves a simple purpose, the variety and diversity of...
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Licensee Network Offers Countless Mutual Benefits
Fuquay Inc., the Sprayroq certified partner for the state of Texas, attributes some of its successful installations of polyurethane linings and rehabilitation...
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Upcoming Inspector Training and Certification Programs for CIPP and Manhole Rehabilitation
NASCCO has announced a slate of upcoming classes for inspector training and certification for both cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) installation and manhole rehabilitation.Click...
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A Closer Look at Fiberglass-Reinforced Lining
New-and-improved materials and technologies are part of the reason the drain cleaning and plumbing industry is so exciting. These advancements provide countless...
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10 Photos of Proper Confined-Space Entry Work
Confined-space entry work can be dangerous — and even deadly. Whether your workers clean tanks and pipes or plunge into manholes to...
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Major Pipeline Rehabilitation Projects Underway
SAK Construction has begun work on a $9.2 million contract to rehabilitate 5,575 linear feet of aging combined sewer in downtown St....
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The Trenchless Event of the Year
Need an excuse to take a vacation? We’ve got one. Perma-Liner Industries LLC, a trenchless repair solutions manufacturer, will present the Trenchless...
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Your All-Access Pass to Cleanout Installation Success
Watch as a crew shows you a start-to-finish install of a 4-inch cleanout using the powerful Perma-Liner Cleanout Installation System. Workers use...


















