NASTT Past Events

Thu, 10/20/2011
Trenchless Technology Lunch and Learn - Kelowna, BC

Trenchless Technology Lunch and Learn in Kelowna, BC

SEMINAR DATE:       Thursday, Oct. 20th, 2011

 

LOCATION:                Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre

                                    2170 Harvey Ave,

                                    Kelowna, BC, V1Y6G8

 

COST:             $150 (Continental breakfast and full lunch included)

                                    (Cash or Cheque only, payable to NASTT-BC

                                    Payment may be made at the door, or by mail to:

                                    Monica Perry

                                     Administrative Assistant, NASTT-BC

                                    7848 Garfield Drive

                                    Delta, BC V4C 7J4)

 

            

Agenda:

           

            9:00am - 9:30am         Registration and Continental Breakfast         

 

9:30am                        Introduction: Karl Mueller (Chair, NASTT-BC)

 

9:45am                        Trenchless Water Main Rehabilitation Methods: Marek Pawlowski &                                        George Bontus

 

11:45am -12:30pm      Lunch

 

      12:15pm                      Trenchless 101 and Carbon Reduction Strategies in BC:

                                          David O’Sullivan

 

12:45pm                      Quality Assurance & Quality Control for Cured-in-Place-Pipe Projects:                                              Marek Pawlowski & Marcus Schmeider

 

1:30pm                        Culvert Inspection & Rehabilitation Methods: Karl Mueller &

                                    David O’Sullivan

 

2:30pm                        End

 

  


Presenters:

 

            David O’Sullivan is the President of PW Trenchless Ltd, offering traditional civil construction     services and specializing in trenchless rehabilitations methods, including: pipe bursting for      water mains and sewers, and slip-lining of culverts as well as other types of large diameter             sewer systems. David is past president of NASST-BC and current director.

            George Bontus is a senior engineer with Insituform Technologies Ltd (a leading North   American company). George has extensive experience in trenchless underground infrastructure   rehabilitation. Within the trenchless technology community, George is recognized in particular           for his wide-ranging knowledge of trenchless water main rehabilitation employing a number of  different materials and methods. Mr. Bontus is also a member of the Committee for AWWA             M28 Manual of Water Supply Practices - Rehabilitation of Water Mains.

Marcus Schmieder is a senior materials testing specialist working with Metro Testing Laboratories Ltd in Burnaby. His work is focussed at the speciality testing laboratory where testing is performed in strict adherence to ASTM standards. CIPP material testing is one of the areas of his expertise.  In addition to this speciality testing, Marcus Schmieder is also leading the Metro Group in regards to non-destructive testing, vibrational analysis and structural health monitoring of bridge structures.  He has been involved in major construction projects like the John James Audubon Bridge, the Shangri-La, Fairmont Hotel, Richmond Olympic Skating Rink and others.

Marek Pawlowski is the principal engineer for M.J. Pawlowski & Associates, a consulting company    specializing in underground infrastructure condition assessment and trenchless rehabilitation   methods.

 

RSVP: Registration is limited. No registrations will be taken at the door. Please respond quickly to ensure a spot.

 

Name: _________________________________________

Company Name:__________________________________

 

Phone: _____________________ Fax:____________________

E-mail:________________________________

 

Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Cheques received after the course is full will be returned to sender.

 

Completed form to Monica: E-mail: mwperry@telus.net Fax: (604)589 4698 Phone: (604)594 3952

 

Tue, 12/06/2011
NASTT’s Cured-in-Place Pipe Good Practices Course - Victoria, BC

NASTT’s Cured-in-Place Pipe

Good Practices Course

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Comfort Hotel and Conference Centre – Victoria, BC

 

The British Columbia Chapter of the North American Society (NASTT-BC) is pleased to sponsor a special one-day Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Good Practices Course, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at the Comfort Hotel and Conference Center in Victoria, British Columbia.    

 

You Need to Know CIPP Lining! Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology is an effective trenchless pipeline rehabilitation method that may help to address many of your city's water and wastewater problems. CIPP is one of the most widely used and accepted pipeline rehabilitation methods. It significantly reduces infiltration and ex-filtration. CIPP is cost-effective and increases flow capacity. Because it is trenchless, traffic congestion and site disruption are significantly reduced. Learn more about the benefits of the CIPP process by attending this special one-day course, Dec. 6th in Victoria!  

 

Course Objective: The CIPP course is geared to provide an in-depth overview of wastewater mainline and lateral pipe rehabilitation using CIPP from planning and design to job completion.

 

CIPP Course Topics: CIPP Definition, Description, Background and Methods; CIPP Application Range in Trenchless Rehabilitation; Design of CIPP for Gravity Applications; Design of CIPP for Pressure Applications; Construction and Installation; Specifications and Tendering; and Inspection and QA/QC.

 

Course Instructors:

Chris Macey, P. Eng. is the Senior Technical Director - Water Infrastructure Management for AECOM and their global Technical Practice Network leader for the Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation of Linear Infrastructure.  He had 30-plus years of experience in the analysis, design and construction/rehabilitation of sewer and water infrastructure, and extensive experience in trenchless technology. He is recognized as a leading authority on the factors that contribute to pipeline deterioration.

 

Marek Pawlowski, P.Eng. is the Principal of M.J. Pawlowski & Association, an infrastructure management consulting company. He has 20 years experience in condition assessment and trenchless rehabilitation of water and sewer infrastructure and is a strong proponent of QA/QC protocols related to trenchless rehabilitation methods through educational programs. Marek is the past chair of the British Columbia Chapter of NASTT.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Earn valuable CEUs for your attendance and participation. (One CEU = 10 Professional Development Hours). By attending this course, you will earn 0.8 CEUs and receive a certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.

 

Who Should Attend? Engineering consultants; utility engineers and managers; government engineers and public works managers; contractors; and others with responsibilities for imple­menting or managing construction projects using trenchless construction techniques.

 

Course Fees: $400 CAD/members and $500 CAD/non-members. Current 2011 members of NASTT receive a discounted rate. (Membership will be verified with the NASTT HQ office.) Not a current member? The non-member rate includes a one-year membership to NASTT.

 

Your course registration fee includes:

  • Continental breakfast, breaks and lunch
  • CEU certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University
  • Comprehensive, consensus-based information, non-commercial presentation
  • Expert course instructors who are leaders in their respective fields and can help answer your questions not outlined in the course agenda

 

NASTT’s CIPP Good Practices Course Agenda:

7:30 AM               Continental Breakfast & Check-in

 

8:00 AM               Opening Remarks & Part 1 - Introduction

 

9:00 AM               Part 2 - Design & Construction of CIPP

·        Description, history & methods

 

10:00 AM             Break

 

10:15 AM             Part 3 - CIPP Application Range in Trenchless Technologies

·        Types of pipelines used in CIPP process

·        Practical size, shape & length limitations

·        Types of CIPP materials

·        Basics of how CIPP interacts with other materials

·        Typical problems that can be addressed using CIPP

·        Practical advice on where, when and how to apply CIPP liners

 

11:15 AM             Part 4 - CIPP Testing

·        Liner properties for liner design

·        Liner compatibility with waste stream

·        Design Requirements

 

Noon                    Lunch

 

1:00 PM               Part 5 - Design Considerations for Gravity Pipelines

·        Wall thickness for a CIPP liner

·        Existing pipeline problems

·        Problem(s) in the liner’s design

 

1:45 PM               Part 6 - Key Notes for a Successful Project

·        Selection of right materials & process

·        Design by an experienced, registered engineer

·        Clear & detailed well-written tender & contract specifications

·        Field quality control & quality assurance program

 

2:45 PM               Break

 

3:00 PM               Part 7 - Inspection & QA/QC

·        Compliance with by-laws & safety regulations

·        Contract specifications

·        Documentation

·        Protection of owner’s interests

·        Public relations

 

4:30 PM               Q&A Period, Closing Remarks & Course Evaluations

 

5:00 PM               Course Adjourned            

 

Agenda is subject to change.

 

 

To Register: Don’t delay! Limited seating is available. Complete the registration form included with this brochure flyer. Call Monica Perry, Phone: 604-594-3952, Fax: 604-589-4698 and E-mail: mwperry@telus.net.

 

For Course Content Questions: Contact Angela Ghosh at NASTT. Phone: 703-217-1382 or 330-491-0058 or e-mail: aghosh@nastt.org. Visit NASTT’s web site at: www.nastt.org.

 

Course Location: Comfort Hotel and Conference Centre (CN904), 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC, CA, V8T 5C7

 

About the NASTT-BC Chapter: NASTT-BC is a multiple disciplinary society of individuals and organizations with professional, utilitarian or environmental interests in trenchless technology. Its mission is to advance the science and practice of trenchless technology for the public benefit; to develop standards; to promote education, training, research, development and information; and to promulgate through public forums the improvements and status of trenchless technology. For more information, visit the chapter web site at: www.nastt-bc.org/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  NASTT’s Cured-in-Place Pipe

Good Practices Course

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Comfort Hotel and Conference Centre – Victoria, BC

 

 

Attendee Information (please print clearly & use one form per registrant)

Name                                                                                               Job Title                                                                         

Company/Organization                                                                                                                                                        

Address                                                                                                                                                                                    

City                                                                                    State                                     Zip                ___________________

Phone                                                 Fax                                                        E-mail                                                             

 

Course Registration Options

Check One Box

2011 Member Rate – must be a current member of NASTT to qualify

  $400 CAD

Non-Member Rate – includes one-year membership to NASTT

  $500 CAD

 

Payment Method

 

  Cheque:  Make payable to “NASTT-BC ” and mail to:

Monica, Perry

Administrative Assistant, NASTT-BC

7848 Garfield Drive

Delta, BC V4C 7J4

 

 

No cancellations after November 29, 2011. Substitutions may be made at any time.

 

Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of payment.

Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Cheques received after the course is full will be returned to sender.

 

Please send your completed form to Monica:  

Fax: (604)589 4698, E-mail: mwperry@telus.net, Phone: (604)594 3952

 

Wed, 12/07/2011
NASTT’s Lateral Lining Good Practices Course - Delta, BC

NASTT’s Lateral Lining

Good Practices Course

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Delta Town & Country Inn – Delta, BC

 

The British Columbia Chapter of the North American Society (NASTT-BC) is pleased to sponsor a special one-day Lateral Lining Good Practices Course, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at the Delta Town & Country Inn in Delta, British Columbia.     

 

Description: Millions of sewer laterals – the portion of sewer networks that connect individual properties to the public sewer network – exist throughout the United States and Canada. Many laterals have not been maintained and as a result, allow a significant amount of inflow and infiltration (I/I) into sewer systems, which can lead to sanitary sewer overflows, increased costs and damage. Consequently, there is a compelling need to solve I/I problems of sewer laterals.

 

Course Objective: This course offers a clear understanding of the problems and relevant issues unique to the private lateral portion of the collection system network, explains available options for inspection, evaluation and repair of sewer laterals and address the financial and legal issues that affect the means by which necessary work can be accomplished.

 

NEW Course Material! The course material has been recently updated to include new technology developments and utility experience in terms of managing the legal and financial issues associated with private lateral sewer programs. Information on the actual savings in I/I reduction being realized through lateral rehabilitation programs will also be presented.

 

Course Topics: The sewer laterals course covers the following topics: (1) an introductory overview of what sewer laterals are and why they present an important problem; (2) methods of locating and inspecting of laterals, (3) condition assessment and decision-making regarding necessary repairs, options for trenchless rehabilitation or replacement of laterals; (3) bid documents; (4) legal and financial issues. Most attention is given to a detailed description of rehabilitation methods, review of relevant issues (before, during or after construction) and experience gained in case studies.

 

Who should attend? The target audience is contractors, public works and municipal personnel, consulting engineers, inspectors and industry practitioners.

 

Course Instructors:

Dr. Ray Sterling is professor emeritus of the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University. From 1977 to 1995, he was the founding director of the Underground Space Center at the University of Minnesota. He is a Past Chairman of both the North American and the International Society for Trenchless Technology and a Past Chairman of the U.S. National Committee on Tunneling Technology. His research interests are in trenchless technology, underground construction, geomechanics and underground space utilization.

 

Dr. Jason Lueke, P.Eng. is an Assistant Professor in the Del E. Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University.  Prior to joining ASU in January 2009, he was the Trenchless Discipline Lead for Associated Engineering Ltd., and prior to that he managed lateral and mainline sewer replacements by pipe bursting for a small underground utility contractor in Calgary, Alberta.  Jason’s research focuses on trenchless construction methods, and quality control and monitoring of rehabilitation and installation projects, where he has published over 50 journal and conference papers.  He has actively been involved in NASTT since 1999, currently serves on the organization’s Board of Directors, and is Chairman for the WESTT Chapter of NASTT.

 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Earn valuable CEUs for your attendance and participation. (One CEU = 10 Professional Development Hours). By attending this course, you will earn 0.8 CEUs and receive a certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University.

 

Course Fees: $400 CAD/members and $500 CAD/non-members. Current 2011 members of NASTT receive a discounted rate. (Membership will be verified with the NASTT HQ office.) Not a current member? The non-member rate includes a one-year membership to NASTT.

 

Your course registration fee includes:

  • Continental breakfast, breaks and lunch
  • CEU certificate issued by Louisiana Tech University
  • Comprehensive, consensus-based information, non-commercial presentation
  • Expert course instructors who are leaders in their respective fields and can help answer your questions not outlined in the course agenda

 

NASTT’s Laterals Lining Good Practices Course Agenda

 

7:45 AM          Check-in & Continental Breakfast

 

8:30 AM          Welcome Remarks & Introductions

 

8:50 AM          Locating, Inspecting & Condition Assessment

 

10:00 AM        Break

 

10:15 AM        Planning & Management / Legal Issues

 

11:45 AM        Lunch

 

12:30 PM         Rehabilitation Technologies I

·       CIP relining systems

 

2:00 PM           Financing Issues/Monitoring Rehabilitation Effectiveness

 

2:45 PM           Break

 

3:00 PM           Rehabilitation Technologies II

·       Lateral pipe bursting,  robotic repairs, chemical grouting, flood grouting

 

4:30 PM           Q &A Session, Course Evaluations & Wrap-up

 

5:00 PM           Course Adjourned

Agenda is subject to change.

 

 

To Register: Don’t delay! Limited seating is available. Complete the registration form included with this brochure flyer. Call Monica Perry, Phone: 604-594-3952, Fax: 604-589-4698 and E-mail: mwperry@telus.net.

 

For Course Content Questions: Contact Angela Ghosh at NASTT. Phone: 703-217-1382 or 330-491-0058 or e-mail: aghosh@nastt.org. Visit NASTT’s web site at: www.nastt.org.

 

Course Location: Delta Town & Country Inn, 6005 Highway 17 (at Highway 99), Delta, BC Canada V4K 5B8.

 

About the NASTT-BC Chapter: NASTT-BC is a multiple disciplinary society of individuals and organizations with professional, utilitarian or environmental interests in trenchless technology. Its mission is to advance the science and practice of trenchless technology for the public benefit; to develop standards; to promote education, training, research, development and information; and to promulgate through public forums the improvements and status of trenchless technology. For more information, visit the chapter web site at: www.nastt-bc.org/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  NASTT’s Lateral Lining

Good Practices Course

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Delta Town & Country Inn – Delta, BC

 

 

Attendee Information (please print clearly & use one form per registrant)

Name                                                                                               Job Title                                                                         

Company/Organization                                                                                                                                                        

Address                                                                                                                                                                                    

City                                                                                    State                                     Zip                ___________________

Phone                                                 Fax                                                        E-mail                                                             

 

Course Registration Options

Check One Box

2011 Member Rate – must be a current member of NASTT to qualify

  $400 CAD

Non-Member Rate – includes one-year membership to NASTT

  $500 CAD

 

Payment Method

 

  Cheque:  Make payable to “NASTT-BC ” and mail to:

Monica, Perry

Administrative Assistant, NASTT-BC

7848 Garfield Drive

Delta, BC V4C 7J4

 

 

No cancellations after November 28, 2011. Substitutions may be made at any time.

 

Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of payment.

Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Cheques received after the course is full will be returned to sender.

 

Please send your completed form to Monica:  

Fax: (604)589 4698, E-mail: mwperry@telus.net, Phone: (604)594 3952

 

Wed, 07/06/2011
Lunch and Learn - CIPP and ASTM – Reality and Best Practises

Trenchless Technology Lunch and Learn

 

CIPP and ASTM – Reality and Best Practises

 

 

MEETING DATE:

Wed., July 6th, 2011     10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

LOCATION:

Burnaby Mountain Golf Course

7600 Halifax Street, Burnaby

 

COST:

 

$45.00* (cash or cheque only) Please make cheque payable to

 NASTT-BC. Payment may be made at the door.

 

*Registration fee is for session only and does not include annual membership fees.  Annual $50 membership fee may be paid at time of registration if desired.

 

 

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED VIA PAYPAL BELLOW:

 

Please include Attendee Names

Topics to be covered:

 

·       Review of Master Municipal Specifications and the ASTM Standards required for liner materials

·       Industrial manufactured products vs. site assembly

·       Review of inspection practises by type of CIPP product

·       Current practise

·       Costs of testing vs. costs of non compliance

 

 

Presented by: Metro Testing Laboratories Ltd.  [Materials Testing &

Engineering Services, CCIL & CSA Certified.]

 

Agenda: 

  

10:30 am: Check-in

 

11:00 am: Presentation

 

12:00 pm: Lunch

 

1:00 pm: Adjournment, to be followed by NASTT-BC AGM

 

RSVP:       Please register by fax, phone or e-mail, before June 30th. No registrations will be taken at the door.

 

Contact: Monica  

 

E-mail: mwperry@telus.net   Fax:  (604)589 4698 Phone: (604)594 3952 

 

 Name: _______________________________________________________________

 

Company Name: ________________________________________________________

 

Phone: ____________________________ E-mail:_____________________________                      

 

 

Fri, 06/10/2011
Pipe Bursting Good Practices

SEMINAR DATE:

Friday, June 10th  9:00 am -5:00 pm  

LOCATION:

Comfort Hotel and Conference Centre (CN904)
3020 Blanshard Street,
Douglas Room 
Victoria, BC
V8T 5C7  

 COST:

Members of NASTT:
Non-members:

$400 (Lunch and coffee breaks included)
$500 (Includes one year membership)

 

Cheque only, payable to NASTT-BC
Payment by mail to:      
Monica Perry, Administrative Assistant
NASTT-BC     
7848 Garfield Drive    
Delta, BC
V4C 7J4

DESCRIPTION:

NASTT’s Pipe Bursting Good Practices Seminar is a one-day course that covers four areas: (1) the types, methods and application of pipe bursting; (2) planning and preliminary design of a pipe bursting job; (3) design and construction considerations; and  (4) troubleshooting and problem solving.  The course is geared to provide an in depth overview of pipe bursting. The target audience is contractors, public works and consulting engineers, and inspectors.
The course is based on the Pipe Bursting Good Practices book published by NASTT in 2005. A copy of this book is provided to each participant. The course is taught by instructors who are experts on pipe bursting. Participants earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Class participation is encouraged.

Thu, 06/09/2011
Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Seminar

SEMINAR DATE:

Thursday, June 9th  8:30 am-5:30 pm

LOCATION:

Inn At The Quay
900 Quayside Drive
Fraserview Room in the FCP Business Bldg.
adjacent to the hotel
New Westminster, BC
V3M 6G1

COST:

Members of NASTT:
Non-members:

$400 (Lunch and coffee breaks included)
$500 (Includes one year membership)
 

Cheque only, payable to NASTT-BC
Payment by mail to:
Monica Perry, Administrative Assistant
NASTT-BC
7848 Garfield Drive
Delta, BC
V4C 7J4

DESCRIPTION: 

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines Seminar is a full day course that covers five topics:

  1. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operation and application;
  2. HDD equipment and materials including rigs, drill pipe, bits, reamers, and down hole tools; drilling fluid recycling and recovery systems, drilling fluids and additives, and tracking equipment;
  3. Planning including surface and geological investigations, utility surveys, bore planning, and regulations and permitting;
  4. Jobsite safety including planning and preparation, traffic control, and safety equipment, practices, and response; and
  5. Risk reduction, trouble shooting and mitigation. 

The course is geared to provide an in depth overview of HDD from planning to demobilization. The target audience is contractors, public works and consulting engineers and inspectors.

The course is based on the Horizontal Directional Drilling Good Practices Guidelines published by the HDD Consortium in 2001. A copy of this book is provided to each participant. The course is taught by instructors who are experts on HDD. Participants earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Class participation is encouraged.