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CONTENTS
November 2021 / Vol. 76 No. 11
FEATURES
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HDD Reunion Returns
to UCT 2022; Hall of Fame
Inductees Announced
In conjunction with UCT, the second
HDD Reunion and the annual HDD Hall of Fame
ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 26,
at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
16
Gary Oradat to be Named 2022 MVP
The Most Valuable Professional of the underground
infrastructure industry will be honored at UCT
in Fort Worth, Texas, at a special luncheon on Jan. 25.
18
NA, Global Energy Pipeline
Construction Plans
As global markets claw their way back from the 2020
pandemic trough and energy demand continues to
rise, oil and gas producers remain largely committed
to fi scal restraint, prices have risen to multi-year highs
and storage has yet to recover from historic lows.
24
Ancient Roman Construction Methods
Still Connect to Modern Pipeline Work
It's interesting to note that it is easier to fi nd ancient
Roman history documentation about its infrastructure
system (i.e., all roads lead to Rome), buildings, water/
via-ducts and stadiums, than fi nd a document about
a U.S. pipeline built within the last 50 years.
DEPARTMENTS
26
2021 Large HDD Rigs Census
When a project calls for HDD, it's important to select
the right rig to fi t the specifi c needs, especially when
they involve large HDD rigs. This annual census serves
as a valuable resource in the selection process and,
ultimately, project success.
31
Utility Expo: Where the Industry
Goes to Grow
With a new name, improved layout, expanded space
and record-setting numbers of exhibitors, Utility
Expo (formerly ICUEE) 2021 connected the biannual
event utility professionals and contractors with
the latest equipment, solutions and trends.
REHABTECHNOLOGY
36
NASSCO Tech Tips
Manhole rehabilitation specifi cation tips
38
REHAB SPOTLIGHT:
Laterals Rehab & Cutters
40
Rehab News
ON THE COVER
With equipment from Midwestern
Manufacturing & Pipeline Products,
hydrostatic testing is conducted on this
pipeline project. (Photo by Sandy Buller,
Buller Productions)
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PIPELINES
HDD RIG CENSUS
Global Pipeline Outlook
UCT: Big Show Back in January
Tech Tips
Lateral Focus
4 Exclusive from UCONonline.com
6 Editor's Log
8 Newsline
12 Washington Watch
41 Business
44 Business People
46 New Products
48 Product Showcase
49 Business Cards
50 Calendar of Events / Ad Index /
Sales Offi ces
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