The main groups currently seeing the advantages of using Trenchless Advisor have come from the power, water and sewerage sectors. Trenchless Technology is helping to construct more effective pipelines and networks to improve the production and management of available water and sewerage systems. Underground power is also becoming more prevalent, especially in suburban areas where cables can safely be placed beneath the ground’s surface.

Of course, installing a utility underground is not just a case of boring a hole and installing the required conduits or pipelines. As with all underground infrastructure installations, there has to be a reason, and all required parameters need to be calculated to ensure the successful and effective execution of the project. Unfortunately, incorrectly designed projects and unnecessary use of Trenchless Technology has resulted in unsatisfied clients. It is not as simple as drawing a line on a piece of paper and saying to a contractor “build this” without understanding the requirements of the bore. Knowledge is vital for a successful project – which is where Trenchless Advisor comes in.

Trenchless Advisor supplies its clients with achievable and practical information as well as detailing the risks involved when undertaking a trenchless project. This information provides both the client and contractor with a better understanding of what is required and what issues may arise. Every project has its risks, but identifying and mitigating them can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful project.

To date, Trenchless Advisor has completed 55 projects, which have incorporated over 90 bores, as well as numerous onsite assessments to assist the client in choosing the most appropriate construction method. Most of these have been horizontal directional drilling projects, as this is the main area in which little to no information is available to clients. These types of projects can also have numerous parameters which – if not correctly utilised – can produce an unachievable and impractical project.

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A successful trenchless project starts with the pre-planning stage, as this allows for alterations to the design before too much time and money has been spent. Trenchless Advisor uses a range of resources – including specialised computer software programs and the personal knowledge and experience of its team – to meet its clients’ requirements, while still ensuring the project can be successfully constructed by the trenchless contractor.

Offering a full range of services including project feasibilities, concept designs, on-site assessments, project monitoring, specialised documentation, asset owner and government department liaison as well as on-site audits and training, Trenchless Advisor provides its clients with more trenchless information than has ever been available before.