Last summer NASSCO’s board of directors and staff came together for an intensive, two-day retreat in Washington, D.C., to create a strategic plan to guide NASSCO into the future.

The first day was spent identifying NASSCO’s internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. The interactive session resulted in a clear path that showed how NASSCO’s strengths can be used to take advantage of opportunities, while weaknesses need to be addressed to avoid potential industry threats.

It was important that we clearly define the association’s goal. We did so through the lens of the NASSCO mission to set standards for the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure and to assure the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies, as well as NASSCO’s vision to increase awareness of aging underground infrastructure and provide viable solutions through education, technical resources and industry advocacy. Ultimately, the goal was identified: to become the industry source.

In order to achieve this long-term goal, NASSCO is committed to focusing on three main areas. The first, education, includes Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program, Inspector Training and Certification Program and other training programs, as well as new initiatives such as our educational exchange events that are held in different regions around the country.

The second, technical resources, is achieved by NASSCO’s highly active committees, which produce specification guidelines, manuals of practice and other important resources including safety videos.

The third, advocacy, is where NASSCO steps in to promote all trenchless technologies, protect them against external threats, and encourage Washington, D.C., and local governments to fund underground infrastructure to protect our communities.

In the coming months and years ahead, NASSCO will continue to support our entire industry with a clear focus on becoming the most trusted, objective and reliable source for education, technical resources and advocacy in the assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure.

If you are not yet a NASSCO member, please visit www.nassco.org/join.

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Get the EDge - Training and Continuing Education Courses

PACP TRAINING 

February 10 - Frederick, MA

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Rizwan Siddiqi

443-739-9234 • rasiddiqi@gmail.com

February 11 - Madison, WI

Includes: MACP, LACP, PACP

Trainer: Paul Booth

704-681-3989 • woodsideenv@gmail.com

February 11 - Mason, OH

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

February 11 - Meridian, ID

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Marilyn Shepard

916-899-8961 • mshepard1@hotmail.com

February 12 - Fort Smith, AR

Includes: LACP, PACP, MACP

Trainer: Bryan K. Ballard

918-645-1748 • ballardbs@icloud.com

February 19 - Pinellas County, FL

Includes: LACP, PACP, MACP

Trainer: Jerry Weimer

513-659-5008 • jerryweimerconsulting@gmail.com

February 25 - Montecito, CA

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Marilyn Shepard

916-899-8961 • mshepard1@hotmail.com

February 25 - Whitestown, ID

Includes: MACP, LACP, PACP

Trainer: Brandon Conley

574-201-7704 • brandonconleypacp@gmail.com

March 03 - Houston

Includes: ITCP - Manhole Rehabilitation

Trainer: Tim Back

513-253-8461 • timbacktwo@gmail.com

March 03 - Santa Cruz, CA

Includes: MACP, LACP, PACP

Trainer: Marilyn Shepard

916-899-8961 • mshepard1@hotmail.com

March 09 - Frederick, MD

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Rizwan Siddiqi

443-739-9234 • rasiddiqi@gmail.com

March 11 - Evansville, IN

Includes: ITCP - CIPP

Trainer: Gerry Muenchmeyer

252-626-9930 • gerry@muenchmeyerassoc.com

March 11 - Kansas City, MO

Includes: ITCP - Manhole Rehabilitation

Trainer: Tim Back

513-253-8461 • timbacktwo@gmail.com

March 12 - Evansville, IN

Includes: ITCP - Manhole Rehabilitation

Trainer: Tim Back

513-253-8461 • timbacktwo@gmail.com

March 17 - Raleigh, NC

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Paul Booth

704-681-3989 • woodsideenv@gmail.com

March 17 - Lebanon, NH

Includes: LACP, PACP, MACP

Trainer: Lindsey Sylvester

603-606-4436 • lindsey.sylvester@wright-pierce.com

March 18 - Frisco, TX

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Jerry Weimer

513-659-5008 • jerryweimerconsulting@gmail.com

March 19 - Wichita Falls, TX

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Bryan K. Ballard

918-645-1748 • ballardbs@icloud.com

March 24 - Durham, NC

Includes: PACP, MACP, LACP

Trainer: Paul Booth

704-681-3989 • woodsideenv@gmail.com

April 2 - Gainesville, FL

Includes: ITCP - Manhole Rehabilitation

Trainer: Tim Back

513-253-8461 • timbacktwo@gmail.com