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Nov 6, 2024 | 
trenchlesstechnology.com | Steve Cooper
Reminiscent of linking the first transcontinental railroad lines in 1869, two underground runs of HDPE pipe by two different contractors were joined to complete a 7.5-mile redundant force main sewer in Fort Lauderdale. Each string of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe was installed using mostly horizontal directional drilling (HDD) through the congested downtown and picturesque residential areas of the city.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
stormwater.com | Steve Cooper |Katie Johns |Daniel Jaggers
Upgrading the turf for the University of Alabama’s football team required a non-typical underground drainage system. Because the Crimson Tide usually makes it to playoff games later in the season, the decision was made to have a drainage system under the turf at the Bryant-Denny stadium that would also provide heat to support grass growth during cooler months. The key to the design was a network of corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
wwdmag.com | Steve Cooper
In addition to decades of water loss, the shrinking Great Salt Lake (GSL) faced another grave situation – algae. The build-up of algae in the lake’s Farmington Bay area was nurtured by wastewater from the nearby treatment plant, which was no longer able to sufficiently mix it with the saltier water of the lake.
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
medium.com | Steve Cooper
What is Millionaire ElementDid you know you have a millionaire element inside your body, and you can attract wealth by activating it? If you answer no, you must continue reading the following article, which covers everything about the Millionaire Element Program. This Millionaire Element review will discuss how to activate the power inside you and effortlessly become a millionaire. What is the Millionaire Element?
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
stormwater.com | Jeremy Wolfe |Steve Cooper
Oakland County, Michigan has announced a new partnership with SewerAI to use artificial intelligence (AI) to inspect pipes. Oakland County is the first municipality in Michigan to partner with SewerAI. The partnership began in April 2023 with the goal of embracing technology and innovation in the sewer industry. “By leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, we can see potential issues with sewer pipes before they reach crisis levels.
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Sep 22, 2023 | 
stormwater.com | Jeremy Wolfe |Steve Cooper |Katie Johns
VODA.ai, an AI-powered asset management solution for water and wastewater utilities, has announced a recent investment from Ferguson Ventures, the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arm of Ferguson. VODA.ai's solutions help utilities make better-informed decisions using artificial intelligence. This collaboration with Ferguson, a leading North American value-added distributor serving the built-world industry, allows VODA.ai to concentrate on continued growth and distribution.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
pmengineer.com | Steve Cooper
Opened in 2020, the new Wasilla police headquarters has the latest technology to supply heat and keep walkways free of ice — critical components where sub-zero temperatures and five feet of snow are common in the winter. Both the hydronic radiant heat system and the snow- and ice-melting (SIM) system consist of 5/8-inch diameter PEX barrier tubing installed in circuits in concrete slabs.
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
stormwater.com | Steve Cooper
On August 13, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Jersey to supplement recovery in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on July 14-15, 2023. Robert Little III has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
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Aug 11, 2023 | 
stormwater.com | Steve Cooper |Katie Johns
Focusing on sustainable green construction methods and best management practices (BMPs), The Fred residential apartment complex in Edina, Minnesota, included a rainwater harvesting and reuse system in its design. The project used a large diameter polypropylene pipe for the system that can hold nearly 3,400 cubic feet of water used for irrigation with an additional nearly 1,500 cubic feet used for live storage for the 5.5-acre site.
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May 15, 2023 | 
pmmag.com | Steve Cooper
Opened in 2020, the new Wasilla police headquarters has the latest technology to supply heat and keep walkways free of ice — critical components where sub-zero temperatures and five feet of snow are common in the winter. Both the hydronic radiant heat system and the snow- and ice-melting (SIM) system consist of 5/8-inch diameter PEX barrier tubing installed in circuits in concrete slabs.
