Trenchless Technology Conference in October

Formadrain Trenchless Technology Before Picture

Before being repaired by Formadrain

The Opportunities in Utility Construction Conference is being held on Oct 9-10, 2012 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. This unique show will educate contractors on regional opportunities including the latest in shale drilling, trenchless technology, and renewable energy construction, as well as provide valuable information on business management relating to construction, utility construction issues in the region and the latest equipment innovations.

The Trenchless technology track will host the following sessions:

Tuesday, October 9th
9:00 AM    Overview of Trenchless New Construction – Alan Atalah, Bowling Green State University
9:30 AM     Overview of Trenchless Rehab – Ed Kampbell, Rehabilitation Resource Solutions
10:00 AM    Developing a Road Map for a Rehab Program – George Kurz, Consultant
10:30 AM    Pipeline Inspection and Condition Assessment – Jerry Weimer, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
11:00 AM   Trenchless Design Considerations – John Schroeder, CDM
11:30 AM   Lunch and Exhibits
1:30 PM   Outdoor Demonstrations
2:00 PM   Outdoor Demonstrations
2:30 PM   Guided Bowing – Dan Liotti, Midwest Mole
3:00 PM   Cured-in-Place Pipe – Denise McClanahan, Layne Inliner
3:30 PM   Lateral Rehabilitation – Tim Back, Back Municipal Consulting
4:00 PM   Hydroexcavation – Dan Coley, Jack Doheny Supplies
4:30 PM   Manholes and I/I – Alan Seibhaler, Hamilton Kent

Wednesday, October 10th
9:00 AM    HDD and HDPE – Wes Long, Performance Pipe
9:30 AM    Pipe Bursting – Matt Timberlake, Ted Berry Company
10:00 AM    Microtunneling – Troy Stokes, Akkerman
10:30 AM   Guided Boring Using Vacuum Excavation – John Milligan, Vermeer
11:00 AM   Chemical Root Control – Bob Hunn, Duke’s Root Control
11:30 AM   Lunch and exhibits
1:30 PM   Outdoor Demonstrations
2:00 PM   Outdoor Demonstrations
2:30 PM   Manhole Rehabilitation – Bruce Williams, Sherwin Williams
3:00 PM   Owner’s Panel – John Newsome, City of Columbus; Michael Stevens; Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
4:00 PM   Closing Keynote: What Great Civil Contractors Do Differently -Jim Shug, FMI

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