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The Trenchless Technology Podcast is hosted by Trenchless Technology managing editor Sharon M. Bueno. The goal of the Podcast is to keep you in tune with the world of trenchless, bring insight and perspective on the latest issues and goings-on.
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Jul 9, 2024
Jul 9, 2024
20 min
Back in 1998, Benjamin Media Inc. (BMI) created the HDD Rodeo and it quickly became the spotlight event for the Horizontal Directional Drilling market for several years. Flash-forward to 2024 and the HDD Rodeo is back and better than ever! BMI president Rob Krzys shares all the details for this highly anticipated HDD return!
Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
22 min
In the January issue of Trenchless Technology, industry experts weighed in on what's ahead for the trenchless industry in 2023. One of those experts — NASTT executive director Matthew Izzard — joins the Podcast for a more in-depth view the state of the trenchless industry. We also look ahead to the 2023 NASTT No-Dig Show and what attendees can expect.
Dec 19, 2022
Dec 19, 2022
13 min
In this episode, we learn about Westlake Pipe & Fittings and what they bring to the table for the trenchless technology market. Keith Moggach shares his expertise on the company, as well as the benefits of using the Certa-Lok line of PVC pipe on your trenchless applications. This episode is sponsored by Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company.
May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
36 min
Meet our 2022 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year Derek Potvin. Derek is the second Canadian to receive this prestigious award and he shares his thoughts on that and much more. He also offers his perspective on today's trenchless market.
Oct 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021
36 min
In construction circles, especially horizontal directional drilling circles, undergrounding power transmission and distribution lines is getting a ton of attention. In this episode, Mike Beehler with the Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative explains it all for you and what the future looks likes for this hot topic.
Aug 31, 2021
Aug 31, 2021
34 min
The entrepreneurial spirit in the LaValley family runs deep. In this episode, LaValley Industries founder and CEO Jason LaValley shares how that family trait helped him to launch his game-changing pipe handling tool and his company, using his life-savings in the process.
Jul 7, 2021
Jul 7, 2021
32 min
Engineering has historically been a male dominated profession. As women continue to make gains in those numbers and leadership professions, the future is bright for the next generation of female engineers. We talk with two outstanding engineers — Woodard & Curran's Jennifer Glynn, P.E., and Granite Inliner's Denise McClanahan — for their perspective on this career path for women, as well as looking back at their journeys.
Jun 2, 2021
Jun 2, 2021
33 min
Benjamin Media president Rob Krzys has a special affinity for the horizontal directional drilling market. In this episode he talks about his relationship with the drillers, as well as reminisces about the popular HDD Rodeos of the 1990s and early 2000s.
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
37 min
In the final episode of a special three-part podcast celebrating HDD turning 50, Dr. Sam Ariaratnam with Arizona State University is the guest. Dr. Ariaratnam, who's been in the industry for more than 25 years, discusses the early days of HDD education, as well as presents perspective on the globalization of horizontal directional drilling.
Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021
52 min
In the second episode of this special 3-part podcast celebrating HDD turning 50, the guest is Digital Control Inc. co-founder John Mercer. Mercer is an industry pioneer and is considered the Father of Locating. He shares his perspective on the industry's early days and how locating pushed HDD forward.