NASSCO Times February/March 2016

Setting the Industry Standards for the Assessment, Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Underground Infrastructure

NASSCO’s 40th Anniversary Annual Conference - Hits a Record High

President’s Corner .................................2-3

Executive Director’s Message ...................4

Technical Director’s Forum .......................5

Call for Abstracts- Education Day .............5

From the Committees ...............................6

From the Divsions .....................................8

Call for Abstracts- 2017 Annual Conf. .......8

Industry News .........................................10

Training Calendar ...................................13

NASTT’s No-Dig Show ...........................15

More Industry News................................16

Meet a Member ......................................18

2017 Annual Conference ........................19

Industry Events .......................................20

Media Partners .......................................21

Sewer History Exhibit .............................23

by: Jane Bayer, Engineering Technician and Heather Myers, NASSCO Operations Manager

It was yet another record breaking year for NASSCO’s Annual Conference in Maui, HI! With 220 people in attendance, the meeting began with a General Meeting led by Executive Director, Ted DeBoda, where attendees heard about the state of NASSCO, including a review of initiatives and accomplishments, a financial report, and an opportunity for the Divisions and Committees to share their accomplishments and goals for the upcoming year. A two-track Technical Day developed by NASSCO’s Technical Director, Lynn Osborn, educated attendees on topics related to Inspection, Laterals & Procurement as well as Cleaning and Rehabilitation. A robust Municipal Forum with representatives from LA County, San Francisco Water, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility and the City and County of Honolulu wrapped up the technical sessions and provided a valuable Q & A session with participants. The conference closed with awards, a Luau (complete with fire & knives) as well as a successful silent auction benefiting Water for People. NASSCO matched attendee’s bids which resulted in a $1,760.00 donation!

Thank you to all who attended and participated in the conference. We’d also like to thank our sponsors:

We are planning for 2017’s Technical Program so be sure to attend our 41st Annual Conference in Naples, FL, February 13-16! More details to follow throughout the year...in the meantime, we need your abstracts! See inside for details.

ADSAIMS (Pipeline Video Inspection)AP/M PermaformAries Industries, Inc.Avanti InternationalBenjamin Media, Inc.BLD Services, LLCCDM SmithCompliance EnviroSystemsCUESDoetsch Environmental Services

Duke’s Root Control, Inc.EnvirosightGreen Mountain Pipeline ServicesHeitkamp, Inc.Hoffman Southwest CorporationInsight, LLCJack Doheny CompaniesLametti & Sons, Inc.LEO Consulting, LLCLiquiForceLMK Technologies

New Phase MarketingPipeline AnalyticsPipeline Renewal TechnologiesPipelogix, Inc.Rehabilitation Resource SolutionsReline AmericaRS Lining Systems, LLCSAK ConstructionSewer EquipmentVisu-Sewer, Inc.

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President’s Corner By Mark Metcalfe, Outgoing President

When Maui was first considered as a destination for NASSCO’s 2016 Annual Conference and 40th Anniversary Celebration, I wasn’t sure anyone would show up. Despite my ongoing promise that, “It will be 79 degrees in Maui!”, I wasn’t all that confident our members would invest the time or money it would take to get there. Luckily, I was wrong. We had a record number of people make the long trip to Hawaii to celebrate our past, learn about the latest trenchless technologies, hear about NASSCO accomplishments, network with friends (old and new), participate in our many committees, and help set the pace for NASSCO’s future.

The event could not have been more well-planned and orchestrated. I want to give my personal word of thanks for the professionalism and attention to detail made by the entire NASSCO staff. Ted DeBoda’s leadership has set a new course for NASSCO, making tangible change for our industry, building a strong reputation for NASSCO, and taking the organization to the next level. Heather Myers’ positive spirit, ongoing commitment and efficient manner provide NASSCO with seamless business processes and operations that result in a high level of integrity that benefits us all. Jane Bayer’s impressive technical experience and industry expertise help us broaden our partnerships and opportunities with academia and industry, and Dawn Jaworski does an excellent job of juggling multiple requests from students, trainers and members, and always with a smile. Last but not least, we are so very fortunate to have Lynn Osborn – Trenchless Technology Magazine’s Person of the Year—as our Technical Director. In the end, everything we do ultimately revolves around the trenchless technologies we use, and Lynn is the perfect person to help us identify and evaluate the newest technologies.

As my term as NASSCO’s 2015 Board of Directors President ends, I look back with gratitude to our members for the strides we have made. 2015 saw record numbers in membership, revenue, and impact. The Board worked hard, but the members worked harder. Through the tireless hours spent on committees, volunteering, writing specs, and not being afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, our members have made these significant milestones possible.

As I turn over the reins to Kay Doheny (left), the 2016 President of NASSCO’s Board of Directors, I do so with complete confidence in her unwavering commitment to do what’s right. Kay has been involved in the water and wastewater inspection and cleaning industry all of her life. Kay’s father, Jack Doheny,

founded the Jack Doheny Companies in the early 1970s. I am confident that Kay’s deep experience and knowledge of our industry will make significant impact for NASSCO in 2016 that will benefit us for years to come. Plus, she’s just a whole lot of fun to be around.

Over the past eight years that I have served on NASSCO’s Board, I have been extremely fortunate to meet some great people who will continue to be lifelong friends. I have also developed some excellent industry relationships that have evolved into business partnerships. Most importantly, however, I have been privileged to work with all of you to help keep our nation’s infrastructure – and its people – healthy. It has been an honor.

Regards,

Mark Metcalfe, Outgoing NASSCO President

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Aloha! What a great spot Maui proved to be for our 40th Annual Conference! As I sit in my Michigan office, watching the snow fly, Maui seems like a lifetime ago! It was exciting to see record numbers, including many new members

in attendance. Thanks to all who made the long trek to attend. The initial feedback on the Technical Day Presentations and Break Out Committee’s was all very positive. Our Municipal Forum was extremely well attended and very informative. If you were unable to attend this year’s conference, mark your calendars for next February in Naples, FL for the 2017 annual meeting. Plans are already underway as NASSCO strives to continually improve all aspects of this key industry exchange of ideas and information. If you haven’t yet joined a committee, please log onto the NASSCO website (nassco.org) and GET INVOLVED! Our board can’t stress this enough. In talking to current committee member’s their only regret was not getting involved sooner!

Much was accomplished in 2016, starting with the completion and launch of PACP 7.0. The updated version has received great reviews and NASSCO is proud to lead continuous improvement of our industry’s capability utilizing advancing technologies. Other areas of focus were, The History Exhibit, improvements to the ITCP Program, Technical Manual Updates, Apprenticeship Program and

the Database/Website. These are just a few areas NASSCO has contributed to the industry this past year. Looking forward, it’s not a question of opportunities, but the selection and focus on those of greatest benefit to allocate our resources and energies. Your Board is actively assessing our options in this regard. Continued work on the Apprenticeship Program, Setting Standards/Best Practices, Online Training, Webinar offerings, and Joint Partnerships with other Associations in our Industry are just a few of these areas. With the scope and talent of our Membership the opportunities are boundless. That’s where you come in. GET INVOLVED!

NASSCO carries an outstanding reputation in our Industry and I’m very proud to serve as your President, thank you! The NASSCO Board is well balanced and highly capable. Supported by Executive Director, Ted DeBoda and his staff, we are well positioned to move forward with our Strategic Plan.

I look forward to a great 2016 and hope to see you at NASSCO’s Semi -Annual Membership Meeting at WEFTEC in October in the Crescent City!

Regards,Kay Doheny, Incoming NASSCO President

President’s CornerBy Kay Doheny, Incoming President

Left- Prior two female Past President’s, Joan Stone and Kathy Romans, welcome Kay as the third female President of NASSCO.

Above- 2016-2017 Board (L to R): Ted DeBoda, Daniel Magill, Mark Metcalfe, Laurie Perkins, Pete Kurz, Tim Vivian, Kay Doheny, Jacob Trapani, Will Markey, Max Gowdy, Bob O’Connor, Frank Kendrix, Fred Chase and Guy Leslie. Joe Schottheofer (not present).

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Executive Director’s MessageBy Ted DeBoda, P.E.

Happy 40th Birthday! As NASSCO reaches middle age, it is important to reflect on our progress over the past year in order to get a firm grip on our future.

Over the past year, NASSCO has produced more deliverables than ever, we launched a successful update to the PACP® program, and we experienced a 21% surge in membership (mostly contractors) that continues to grow at an accelerated pace. In addition to executing two successful WEF webinars this past year, we also completed two webinars with Trenchless Technology Magazine for the first time. Our relationships with media outlets and other industry organizations continue to grow, which helps to better serve our industry.

The Sewer History Exhibit was displayed last year for the first time at WWETT, and under a new agreement, was displayed at the 100th Anniversary NJWEA conference. We have developed a program to support the display of the exhibit at several “local” trade shows every year in addition to the larger shows like WEFTEC, WWETT, and UCT (RehabZone). We also have plans to improve and enhance the exhibit, including the creation of a 10 x 10 display that will be housed in the NASSCO Training Center. A big thank you to those companies who have given your support to bring this educational exhibit to so many!

Within the past year, we’ve developed two new Specification Guidelines including CCTV and Sewer Cleaning. We’ve also updated those for Chemical

Grouting and Manhole Rehabilitation. All of our current Specification Guidelines are available on nassco.org. Another initiative we are proud of is a new Apprenticeship Program for a “Construction Craft Laborer with a Concentration in Sewer Inspection Rehabilitation”, which is currently undergoing review by U.S. Department of Labor. Our hopes are very high that it will be approved this year.

Internally, we established a Board Finance Committee that has developed an Investment Program for NASSCO Reserves, and we have undergone our first real audit. To better help establish our future goals and objectives, we’ve also developed a Board Strategic Planning Committee. In regards to policies, we made improvements to our HR Policy to improve management of the NASSCO staff.

After all of that, what is the future of NASSCO? As NASSCO membership increases and programs become increasingly successful, we are not without growing pains. New technologies are being developed at an accelerated rate, and if they are deemed an asset to the industry, we should embrace them. In order for NASSCO to continue to thrive as an organization, it’s important to see past the competition between members and focus on our mission to assure the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies.

Regards,

Ted DeBoda,P.E. , Executive Director

Above - NASSCO Staff (L to R): Heather Myers, Ted DeBoda, Jane Bayer, Dawn Jaworski. Right - Ted DeBoda presenting the 2016 Trainer of the Year Award to Laurie Perkins.

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Annual Conference Technical Day: Maui 2016 I sit here writing this report in cold and snowy Missouri in mid-January knowing that the Times will not be read until after the Annual Conference has occurred. If you were fortunate enough to attend the Annual Conference.

If you were not able to attend the Annual Conference, you should know about the Municipal Forum assembled as a part of Technical Day. The panelists include Lori Kahikina of the City & County of Honolulu, Lewis Harrison of San Francisco Public Utilities, John Chung of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County and Ed Sorenson of Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility. With a panel of this caliber there certainly was a lot of interaction with the attendees.

Workshops & Presentations We have submitted a proposal to conduct a 4-hour preconference workshop at the ASCE Pipelines 2016 Conference in Kansas City this coming July. The title of the workshop is “Pressure Pipe Prioritization, Inspection, Assessment & Management”, and it will cover principally sewage force mains and drinking water lines. The strength of the workshop lies in its four speakers who will each make a 40 minute presentation followed by a short Q&A session. The workshop will conclude with a panel discussion where attendees will be available to ask questions and also enter into the discussion. The four

speakers are professionals in the field of pressure pipe asset management with one speaker from each of the following categories: Owner, Consulting Engineer, Technology Provider and Contractor.

In addition, NASSCO will be conducting a WEF Webinar June 15 on the same pressure pipe subject. One difference is that the webinar will only cover sewage force mains. We plan to use the same speakers for both the webinar and the preconference workshop.

Technical Inquiries For many years Gerry Muenchmeyer did a great job as Technical Director answering technical questions that that either came directly to Gerry or to the NASSCO office. I am in a position to carry on that tradition and am in the enviable position as having Gerry as back-up. In addition, as needed, I can fall back on IBPA, ICGA and any of the technical committees, which has already happened several times. Also, when the caller is not a NASSCO member, it is a good opportunity to market the benefits of being a NASSCO member. I can be reached at technical@nassco.org .

Technical Director’s ForumBy Lynn Osborn, Technical Director

Call for Abstracts! NASSCO Education Day - WWETT 2017

NASSCO Education Day at the 2017 WWETT Show is scheduled for February 22, 2017. At Education Day presentations are made on pipeline cleaning, inspection, assessment, rehabilitation, new technologies, case studies, laterals, manholes and other related sewer and trenchless technology topics. WWETT Education Day provides a mechanism for reaching a large audience; NASSCO sessions regularly draw over 200 attendees.If you are interested in making a 50 minute presentation at WWETT Education Day, please submit the information listed below by email. The abstract and speaker bio must be in MS Word format. Please make your submittal to:

Lynn Osborn, NASSCO Technical DirectorEmail address: technical@nassco.orgAbstracts and supporting information are due May 31,

2016. Please submit the following items. If there are multiple speakers, submit Items 1 – 4 for each speaker.

1. Name & Title 2. Company affiliation3. Contact information (physical address, telephone number & email address)4. Brief speaker bio – 100 words maximum.5. Presentation title6. Abstract describing the presentation objective and content - 200 words maximum.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the NASSCO Technical Director. Potential speakers will be notified of the status of their abstracts by July 29, 2016.

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From the Committees

Software Vendor Committee Jeremy Wagner (Pipelogix), Chair Person

PACP/LACP Version 7.0.2 and MACP Version 7.0.1 data dictionaries were released to the software vendors committee in January.

The databases were released again as version 7.0.1. There were some issues found with both the data dictionaries and databases and had to be changed.

Developement of certification program and testing protocol is planned for completion in March 2016.

Certification of software to version 7.0 standards should start happening in April when all the activity from trade shows and meetings has slowed down.

Lateral Committee Dean Monk (Pro-Pipe), Chair Person

The committee finalized UCT Lateral track for Feb 4 and had a asuccessful event. Final planning for a Lateral presentation at the WWETT show during education day was also completed successfully to a great crowd.

A conference call was held to review a draft of the Lateral Rehab Specifications and final comments from committee members were considered and are being incorporated as needed. The final release of the specification is planned for March.

Government Relations Committee Dan Sisko (Benjamin Meda), Chair Person

EPA: $271 Billion Needed for Wastewater InfrastructureIn January, the EPA released a survey showing that $271 billion over the next five years is needed to maintain and improve the nation’s wastewater infrastructure, including the pipes that carry wastewater to treatment plants, the technology that treats the water and methods for managing stormwater runoff. The survey is a collaboration between the EPA, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. Of the $271 billion, of concern to sewer infrastructure: Conveyance system repair will need $51.2 billion to rehabilitate and repair

conveyance systems; and new conveyance systems will need $44.5 billion to install new sewer collection systems, interceptor sewers and pumping stations.

EPA CWSRF Budget Cuts for FY2016In December, the final spending bill approved by the House and Senate delivers $8.14 billion for EPA in FY2016, reducing funding for both the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) compared with their 2015 allotments. Specifically, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) sees its funding cut by $55 million to $1.394 billion. The cut exceeds the $1.116 billion requested in President Obama’s budget, which proposed directing some funding toward necessary drinking water projects.

WIFIA UpdateIn December, Congress passed legislation that will lift a ban on the use of tax-exempt bonds with WIFIA loans. Water and wastewater utilities and advocates are considering the decision a huge step forward for WIFIA funding, as the action will free up more money to be used for WIFIA-funded water and wastewater projects. The decision on WIFIA came under the passage of a $305 billion transportation bill – the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The bill represents the first time Congress has passed a long-term national transportation funding bill in more than a decade.

New York, Minnesota State Funding ProposalsAmong the proposals highlighted by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in January was $250 million for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the state. Also in January, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled a plan to spend $220 million to modernize the state’s aging water system.

You Can Help!Congress needs your help to advance important water and wastewater infrastructure legislation. Your elected officials want to hear from you to better understand the urgency and scope of the aging and failing infrastructure in their Congressional districts and states. Send photographs and stories of line breaks and water and wastewater infrastructure challenges in your community. Contact your Congressman and Senators today at 202-224-3121 or www.house.gov or www.senate.gov.

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Infiltration Control Grouting Assocation (ICGA)by John Nelson, ICGA Chairman

The ICGA is gearing up for another busy year. We are pleased to announce the official launch of a Sewer Grouting Certification Program. This program will be modeled after NASSCO’s very successful Inspector Training & Certification Programs (ITCP). Jim Shelton drafted the syllabus in October and Don Rigby spearheaded project funding by preparing and submitting the business plan to the NASSCO board for approval. Initial funding of $10,000 was approved by NASSCO with the plan for ICGA to match those funds. This provides a total of $20,000 in 2016 which will be used to develop the program.

With funding in place, we will be formalizing the next steps for program development. Early plans are to utilize the WEF Manual of Practice (MOP) model, where as a program manager is hired and groups and/or individuals are assigned the task to write chapters/sections of the program. This will allow for the use of experts in each subject matter without over burdening one person/group with the task of writing the entire program. This approach will also provide for collaboration across our organization and the industry. There will be much more information to follow in the coming months. In the meantime, if you are interested in participating on this project, let us know.

From the Divisions

Call for Abstracts! NASSCO Annual Conference - 2017

NASSCO will hold its 2017 Annual Conference February 13-16 in Naples, FL. A highlight of the conference is Technical Day where presentations are made on pipeline cleaning, inspection, assessment, rehabilitation, new technologies, case studies, laterals, manholes and other related sewer and trenchless technology topics. If you are interested in making a 20 minute presentation at Technical Day, please submit the information listed below by email. The abstract and speaker bio must be in MS Word format. Please make your submittal to:

Lynn Osborn, NASSCO Technical DirectorEmail address: technical@nassco.org

Abstracts and supporting information are due May 31, 2016. Please submit the following items. If there are

multiple speakers, submit Items 1 – 4 for each speaker.

1. Name & Title 2. Company affiliation3. Contact information (physical address, telephone number & email address)4. Brief speaker bio – 100 words maximum.5. Presentation title6. Abstract describing the presentation objective and content - 200 words maximum.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the NASSCO Technical Day Committee. Potential speakers will be notified of the status of their abstracts by August 31, 2016. Speakers are required to pay all applicable conference registration fees and travel expenses.

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New LETS 6.0 Lateral Inspection SystemThe new LETS 6.0 Lateral Evaluation Television System, from Aries industries, Inc., operates efficiently in 6-inch and larger mainlines. A contoured chute enables the lateral camera to be easily deployed with or against the flow at a 135-degree launch angle. The system simultaneously inspects mainlines to 1000 feet and laterals to 150 feet. A slim unibody tractor design reduces pipe interference to maneuver quickly through harsh mainline pipe conditions.

Two lateral push cameras are available. A Pan & Tilt camera provides clear video to easily align and launch the camera. In-the-pipe lens cleaning reduces maintenance and increases time in the pipe. A new rear-facing camera monitors both push cables when in reverse and during retrieval.

The LETS 6.0 sets-up quickly to match pipe contours. The basic six-wheel configuration operates in 6- to 12-inch mainlines. A Large Line Kit with four-wheel configuration operates in pipe to 30-inch diameter and larger. A telescoping chute facilitates easier lateral launching in larger pipe.

LETS 6.0 is operated by the new Aries Master Controller. The controller enables remote operation using a dual joystick Xbox control. The system also works with legacy controllers.

For more information contact Aries Industries, Inc., 800-234-7205; www.ariesindustries.com.

Rausch GmbH & Co. KG names new President and Vice President Rausch GmbH & Co. KG has named Dr. Gregory Hall PsyD as President of Rausch Electronics, USA, LLC. He will be utilizing his leadership and organizational skills to expand revenues and provide structure to the organization. Dr. Hall has over thirty years of experience in the Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations / Service / Quality disciplines, holding executive level positions with several world class electronics companies. His background includes overall responsibility for core functions and processes including product development, supplier chain management, quality initiatives, production, ongoing reliability and design verification testing.

Rausch GmbH & Co. KG has named Adam Baker as Vice President of Sales of Rausch Electronics, USA, LLC. Adam has over 25 years of experience managing sales efforts within the CCTV pipe inspection industry. He will focus on growing the RauschUSA distribution network throughout the US and Canada, with concentrations on both municipal and private sector markets. More News on page 16!

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April 2016PACP Classes

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The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) — the leading association serving and promoting the North American trenchless industry — celebrates another incredible year of trenchless innovation and education at NASTT’s 2016 No-Dig Show (www.nodigshow.com), March 20-24 in Dallas, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center.

NASTT’s No-Dig Show brings together trenchless professionals across the spectrum of the industry to network, educate and push forward the trenchless message to attendees who include public works, contractors, engineers, utility owners, damage prevention and industrial facility personnel.

NASTT’s No-Dig Show blends education and technology through its topnotch Technical Program which features around 160 technical papers, as well as opportunities for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). NASTT’s No-Dig Show also boasts the largest trenchless exhibit hall on the planet with more than 73,000 sq. ft. devoted specifically to trenchless products and services.

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Water Asset Management Conference Draws Interactive Crowd in ArlingtonThe Water Asset Management Conference, which has its roots dating to 2001, headed back to Arlington, Va., with a full two-day agenda of presentations and awards focused around trends in water utility asset management. Formerly known as the UIM/SWIM Conference, the re-branded Water Asset Management Conference is a partnership between UIM: Water Utility Infrastructure Management journal and the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Management (SWIM) Center at Virginia Tech. The new title is more descriptive and reflective of the content as the dialogue has historically been rooted in water infrastructure asset management. In addition, a distinctive new logo has been developed that shows the intertwining relationship of water and the infrastructure needed to transport it. The Water Asset Management Conference began with SWIM Center meetings on Dec. 2 followed by panel discussion that kicked off the conference that afternoon. Following the panel was an awards reception where the UIM Award and SWIM awards were bestowed. Highlighting the agenda on Dec. 3 was a full day of focused presentations covering the latest in technology and best practices in asset management. Presentations were selected by a panel of leading professionals in the field of asset management. Topics addressed included: risk assessment, data management, planning and prioritizing infrastructure investment, renewal technology and more. One of the hallmarks of the event is the interactive dialogue among participants. The classroom venue was ideal for back-and-forth discussion that is missing from many industry events. Sponsors of this year’s Water Asset Management Conference were Echologics, Reline America, CH2M, Pure Technologies and PICA Corp.

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Aries Grout School Scheduled for California in AprilGrout mixing, testing and equipment operation will be the focus of the spring Aries Grout Boot Camp to be held in Fresno, California, on April 6-7, 2016. This is the first West Coast grout school, providing an opportunity for contractors and municipal professionals to learn how and why injection grouting stops ground water infiltration.

Attendees from around the country will learn about grout testing requirements for compliance with NASSCO/ICGA specifications. The two-day session will include hands-on demonstrations.

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Tell us a little about you – how did you end up in this industry? I have been in the construction industry since high school, in both residential construction and road building industry.

I started my business in 1991 doing road maintenance i.e street sweeping and road flushing and moved into CB cleaning then Sewer Flushing & CCTV after repeated requests by our customers and others.

Tell us about your company.Dambro Environmental Inc. was incorporated in 2005 after a name change as our main business was now Sewer Flushing and CCTV.We operate in the GTA and have a fleet of 17 vehicles including three CCTV crews and 2 Sewer Flusher combo units.

Why did you join NASSCO? We joined NASSCO because we felt the need to give our customers the confidence in knowing we are part of our industry’s association and always up to date with what it has to offer, in both training and support.

What are the top challenges facing our indus-try? The biggest challenges I think we face is recruiting new people to be trained and join this underserved industry.

How should NASSCO help address this is-sue? Exposing NASSCO to college students pursuing careers in the construction industry and making NASSCO training part of college curriculums.

How has being a NASSCO member helped your career or business? NASSCO has given our employees the confidence to do their job.

NASSCO has given our company credibility in the industry allowing us to grow and succeed.

What else should other NASSCO members know about you? your business? We are proud to serve our industry and look forward to what the future may bring.

We are always looking for bright new people/ talent help us expand and continue to grow.

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Save the Date for NASSCO’s 2017

Annual Conference!Join us in Naples, FL in 2017. Mark your calendars now!

*Note: We are starting Monday!

Plan now to attend NASSCO’s 41st Annual Conference in beautiful Naples, FL! February 13-16, 2017 at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Visit the website to take a tour! www.naplesbeachhotel.com

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Industry EventsMarch 2016NASTT’s 2016 No-Dig ShowMarch 20-24, 2016Dallas, TXnodigshow.com

NASTT’s No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in North America, where professionals attend to learn new techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure. The overall No-Dig program is focused on one objective: helping you maximize your investment in trenchless technologies, services and applications.

Annual Water & Wastewater Operators ConferenceMarch 20-24, 2016Louisville, KYwww.kwwoa.org

KWWOA’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s Water Environment through training, education, certification and the exchange of operational and technical information with experienced water quality specialists.

May 2016WEF Collections Systems 2016May 1-4, 2016Atlanta, GAhttp://ww.weftec.com/CollectionSystems/

Wastewater treatment professionals can learn about the latest trends and newest practices in collection systems at Collections Systems 2016: Collections Down South- Go With the Flow.

July 2016Pipelines ConferenceJuly 17-20, 2016Kansas City, MOwww.pipelinesconference.org

The Pipelines 2016 Conference will provide a dynamic and inspiring venue for participants to share and gain valuable knowledge related to planning, designing, constructing, renewing, operating, managing and maintaining the lifeline assets.

August 2016Chesapeake Tri-Assocation ConferenceAugust 30-September 2, 2016Ocean City, MDwww.chesapeaketricon.org

This conference features over 130 technical session (with PDHs), Pre-Conference Workshops, 140 Exhibitors, Operators Challenge (CWEA), Ops Challenge (CSAWWA), a Fun Run, a “can’t miss” Awards Ceremony celebrating the best of the best in the industry, and don’t forget Fun Night at Seacrets for networking. The Exhibit Hall will be bustling with activities including a Networking Reception, Lunch with the Exhibitors, a Silent Auction and Operator’s Challenge up close and personal.

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NASSCO Thanks Our Media Partners For

Their Ongoing Support

FOR SANITARY, STORM AND WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONALS

October 2015www.mswmag.com

SPECIAL: VILLAGE TURNS TO PIPE

BURSTING FOR MAIN REPLACEMENTPAGE 20

THE HUMAN SIDE: SHED ASSUMPTIONS

AND BIASES FOR BETTER DECISIONS PAGE 36

TECH TALK: EFFICIENT AND ACCURATE

MOBILE DATA MANAGEMENT PAGE 40

Collections Operator

of the Year Thomas Nigh

doesn’t let dyslexia — or

anything else — interrupt the

flow of his collections system

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MORE THAN CAPABLE

Thomas Nigh,

Collections Operator

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FOR SANITARY, STORM AND WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONALSNovember 2015

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SEWER: BRUNSWICK IS BREAKING THE DIGITAL BARRIER PAGE 12HUMAN SIDE: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS WILL ENGAGE

EMPLOYEES PAGE 18TECH TALK: GROUT IS GAINING GROUND IN THE FIGHT AGAINST I&I

PAGE 40

Naperville, Illinois, turns to grouting as a complementary weapon to CIPP lining in the fight to tighten up its systemPAGE 20

MAKING INROADS ON I&I

Tony Conn, supervisor for the Naperville Department of Public Utilities, Naperville, Illinois

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by Lynn Osborn, Technical Director

About 20 attendees gathered at the CUIRE Building at UTA for CUIRE’s Biannual Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 8. The attendees included board members, students, professors and guests. Dr. Najafi opened the meeting with several general business items including the CUIRE/NASSCO MOU, information on the CUIRE schools at UCT (Gerry and I will both be presenters) and his new textbook, with NASSCO credited as a significant contributor. Dr. Mo discussed CUIRE’s willingness to open its facilities to partner organizations, such as NASSCO, for seminars and training sessions. Walter Chiang, a CUIRE board member and founder of CP&Y, a 300-person consulting company in Dallas, also offered his company’s conference facilities for CUIRE or partner organization events.

UTA has a large project with TXDOT evaluating underground freight transportation systems in several locations throughout Texas. Four student teams made presentations on one primary corridor, 266 miles following I-45 from Houston to Dallas. The concept is a tunnel or tunnels in the I-45 right-of-way with rails to

carry remote controlled, electric powered “trucks”, with each truck carrying one large container. The logistics are mind boggling; estimated construction cost $10.5 billion, and that’s probably low. The UTA team met with TXDOT on December 9 to present their preliminary findings.

Another student team made a presentation on IPVC, an innovative PVC pipe product from South Korea. The product is for small pipe, up to 12”. It is a tougher PVC material (high impact resistance) and generally exhibits higher physical properties than common PVC pipe in the US. The manufacturer believes that this pipe will be cheaper to install because not as much labor and materials are required for bedding materials. Disadvantage is higher cost. No information was offered on what is different about this PVC material. CUIRE is conducting extensive physical testing and also field testing where they have installed 8” pipes in a 4 ft deep trench with instrumentation to measure shape changes. The meeting concluded with a tour of the lab where, among other tests, they are conducting a cyclic pressure test of IPVC.

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Help Keep the Sewer History Exhibit on the Road!

Thank you to all of our 2015-2016 sponsors who helped to bring a piece of our industry’s history to the events shown above as well as a few others!

Avanti International Carylon Corporation SAK Construction PipeLogixDoheny Supplies Nozzteq Duke’s Root Control Cretex SealsMaxLiner USA Pro-Pipe Roto-Rooter Reline America Vactor Manufacturing Doetsch Environmental Services

Sponsorship opportunities are available only to NASSCO members!• Exhibit will be positioned in high-traffic areas at all three conferences.• Sponsor logos will be included on signage at the exhibit.• Sponsor logos will be included in all promotional ads and listings, driving conference attendees to the exhibit.• NASSCO will promote the exhibit via articles in industry trade magazines.• Sponsorship cost for all three conferences is only $2,500!

NASSCO’s Sewer History Exhibit - on display at some of the most well-attended and well-respected conferences in our industry this year!

• WEFTEC: September 28-30, 2015 -Chicago, IL• UCT: February 2-4, 2016- Atlanta, GA• WWETT: February 17-20, 2016 -Indianapolis, IN• KWWOA Waste Water Operators Conference: March 20-24, 2016- Louisville, KY• KY/TN Water Professionals Conference: July 17-20, 2016 - Knoxville, TN

Sponsorships are limited to the first 16 NASSCO member sponsors, so SIGN UP TODAY for the upcoming year!

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