Trenchless Initiatives for the New Year

NASSCO’s strategic plan outlines training, advocacy and operational efficiency initiatives.

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NASSCO will soon celebrate 40 years of setting industry standards for the assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure, ensuring the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies. As we enter 2016, we also enter a time when industry professionals demand and deserve the highest levels of education and training possible, with exposure to the latest technologies available.

NASSCO’s vision — to improve the success rate of everyone involved in the pipeline rehabilitation industry through education, technical resources and industry advocacy — will be supported by our 2016 strategic plan, which focuses on quality training and technical resources, industry advocacy and growth, and operational efficiency.

Training and resources

Goal: Create and promote industry standards, to include training and other technical resources, with cooperation from like-minded associations to improve the success and growth of trenchless technologies.

  • Improve the quality and accessibility of training materials for the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program and the Inspector Training Certification Program.
  • Develop relevant and high-quality online training courses.
  • Update existing and complete new technical manuals and standards to raise the bar for the industry.
  • Build relationships with academia to include TTC (Louisiana Tech), CUIRE (University of Texas, Arlington), and others.

Advocacy and growth

Goal: Promote the use of trenchless technologies, and improve their success rate through education and advocacy.

  • Maintain and build productive relationships with WEF, ASCE Pipelines and other professional associations to unite and strengthen the industry.
  • Provide members with an awareness of issues relating to government funding or buried infrastructure and facilitate member involvement in issues that impact industry growth.
  • Provide educational opportunities through webinars, Education Day at WWETT, technical workshops, Technical Day at NASSCO’s Annual Conference and other opportunities.
  • Establish an apprenticeship program through U.S. Department of Labor to reduce costs associated with hiring new employees with no experience.
  • Execute an aggressive marketing plan (to include case studies, articles, etc.) to reach municipalities, engineers and others who would benefit from standards to improve and increase the use of trenchless technologies.

Operational efficiency

Goal: Establish tools and processes to efficiently disseminate information and offer the best service possible to the industry.

  • Improve NASSCO’s data management and website tools to facilitate better service and resources for the membership, the individuals that we train and to the industry in general.
  • Evaluate NASSCO staffing and board structure to better serve our clients and grow the organization.

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PACP TRAINING

December 8 Marriottsville, MD
PACP User Recertification
Trainer: Ted DeBoda
Contact Dawn Jaworski for more information or to register: 410-442-7473 or email dawn@nassco.org

December 8-10 Cambridge, MA
Includes Manhole and Laterals!
Recertifications Welcome
Contact Laurie Perkins for more information or to register: 603-606-4420 or email laurie.perkins@wright-pierce.com

December 8-10 Conyers, GA
Includes Manhole and Laterals!
Recertifications Welcome
Contact John Jones for more information or to register: 404-431-5584 or email plumblineconsultant@gmail.com

December 8-10 La Porte, TX
Includes Manholes and Laterals!
Recertifications Welcome
Trainer: Brandon Conley
Contact the Camera Department for more information or to register: 248-349-0904 or email pacp@dohenycompanies.com

December 8-10 Sacramento, CA
Includes Manholes and Laterals!
A limited number of PACP Re-Certification seats available.
Contact Marilyn Shepard for more information or to register: 916-899-8961 or email mshepard1@hotmail.com

December 9-11 Seattle, WA
Includes Manholes and Laterals!
PACP Re-Certification seats available.
Contact John Jurgens for more information or to register: 425-487-3325 or email nodig@aol.com

December 15-17 NASSCO Facility in Marriottsville, MD
Includes Manholes and Laterals!
Recertifications Welcome!
Contact Rizwan Siddiqi, PE for more information or to register: 443-739-9234 or email rasiddiqi@gmail.com

December 15-17 Wichita, KS
Includes Manholes and Laterals!
PACP Re-Certification seats available.
Contact Paul Booth for more information or to register: 304-647-0757 or email woodsidescheduling@gmail.com

January 5-7 Antioch, CA
Includes Manholes and Laterals!
Recertifications Welcome
Trainer: Eric Sullivan
Contact Ashley Groves for more information or to register: 248-349-0904 or email pacp@dohenycompanies.com

January 11 Northville, MI
1 Day Recertification Course
Trainer: Brandon Conley
Contact Ashley Groves for more information or to register: 248-349-0904 or email pacp@dohenycompanies.com

January 12-14 Northville, MI
Includes Manholes and Laterals!
Trainer: Brandon Conley
Contact Ashley Groves for more information or to register: 248-349-0904 or email pacp@dohenycompanies.com

ITCP TRAINING (CIPP and Manhole)

December 1-3 Sioux Falls, SD
Cured In Place Pipe
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Day 1 • 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Day 2 Morning
Contact Gerry Muenchmeyer for more information: 252-626-9930 or email gerry@muenchmeyerassoc.com

Manhole Rehabilitation
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Day 2 Afternoon • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Day 3
Contact Tim Back for more information: 513-253-8461 or email timbacktwo.com
Courses can be taken individually.

February 1-2 Atlanta, GA (UCT)
Cured In Place Pipe
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Day 1
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Day 2
Trainer: Gerry Muenchmeyer
Contact Gerry Muenchmeyer for more information: 252-626-9930 or email gerry@muenchmeyerassoc.com



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