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💦 It never rains, but it pours 🌊 It's easy to forget how much pressure is in a water main... until you hit one! ☔️ The video below shows a water main that was hit by an excavator in the UK and is a great reminder that we need to be on guard 24/7. #damageprevention #utilities #watermanagement #utilocate #locates #excavation #digsafe

This years ALARM survey by the Asphalt Industry Alliance is well worth a read. Here's our summary of the in-depth report...

Halogens can be very reactive and combustible substances if exposed to other environmental factors. Engineers should be aware of risks inherent in older cable materials and the options available to them when considering halogen-free or low-smoke products. The use of halogen-free cables is particularly important in public buildings, railway vehicles, or any area where the general safety requirements for cables are very high. Read SAB's white paper to explore the benefits of going halogen-free and how engineers can select cables that best fit the application. https://lnkd.in/ehEf8aTv    #sab #halogenfree #lszh #lowsmoke #flexiblecable #railway #safety #halogen

On going project in he north east an underwater clean water tank Project with a premium Conductive Underlay & Flagon Geop/AT membrane #SOPREMAUK #SOPREMAInternational #ControlitFactory #leister #Waterproofing #Sustainability #construction #ElectronicLeakDetection #maintenance #cleanwater

📢Grant opportunity alert! The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) is inviting states, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations responsible for water or power delivery to apply for funding to help complete projects that seek to conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the production of renewable energy; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict; and accomplish other benefits that contribute to sustainability. Approximately 50 larger on-the-ground projects, that may take up to three years to complete, will be awarded up to $5M.   🗓️ FY24 and FY25 application period deadlines: Period 1: February 22, 2024, 3:00 p.m. PST Period 2: October 30, 2024, 3:00 p.m. PST   Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gGfF9BaC   #WaterSMART #Funding #GrantOpportunity #WaterProjects #WaterStrategy #WaterManagement #WaterConservation #SustainableCommunities #RenewableEnergy

Water Magazine takes a look at the exciting world of OCU Trenchless. It’s always good to see our name in print! We’re thrilled to share this recent feature on trenchless technology published this week in Water Magazine. What a fantastic showcase of our groundbreaking work in the industry!   As leaders in trenchless technology, OCU is very aware of how it is transforming underground infrastructure projects. Whilst we continue to invest and complete more projects using Horizontal Drilling (HDD), we become even more confident that to get the most out of the efficiencies and enhanced safety that these technologies offer, collaboration is key!    Demand is increasing for underground works as the pace of the UK’s energy transition to sustainability quickens. Add to this that the requirements of utility and energy projects are becoming increasingly complex, with the challenges of densely populated or environmentally sensitive areas, and there has never been a more pressing time for innovation and collaboration to come together.    OCU is approaching 20 years in our trenchless journey, now experienced in completing full end-to-end projects. This includes using in-house technology, including a bespoke configuration of excavators and Tonghand attachments which are a first of its kind in the UK, and are part of OCU’s mission to continue to keep investing in innovation. As members of the United Kingdom for the Society of Trenchless Technology (UKSTT ), we notably provide fully independent trenchless solutions also.   “Tonghand delivers unparalleled speed, precision and performance. OCU focuses on investing in technology is aimed at increasing productivity and improving collaboration, benefitting the most complex of projects” - Ross Henderson, OCU HDD Director.   Read more about how OCU is leading the way in the water sector with our in-house trenchless technology in this recent press coverage from Water Magazine.   Follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eQPyYPiq #OCU #Water #HDD #trenchless

Water treatment requirements are becoming more and more prominent in so many aspects of civil construction. Have us assess your site or imminent project to have you compliant.

A septic truck has been explicitly designed with a powerful vacuum to pump a holding tank full of sewage and wastewater. Once the vacuum pump is started, and the operator has confirmed there is suction, the truck driver then uses the line to empty the septic tank. #curtisseptic #septic #sewerconnection #septictank #system #truck #emergencies #professionals #clean #cleaning #septicservices #septicproblems