There is probably no greater source of knowledge or information about an industry than that  which derives from the professional associations that serve it. Hydroliner, and its employees, actively support and/or recognize the work of many professional associations including:

American Society for Testing and Materials [ASTM]

ASTM is a developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services having
internationally recognized quality and applicability.

Specifically, the F17.67 subcommittee specifically focuses upon consensus standards for trenchless technology.

Phone: (610) 832-9585
fax: (610) 832-9555

100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-2959

www.astm.org




	 





	American Society of Civil Engineers [ASCE]

	

	The Pipeline Infrastructure Committee [PINS] of the American Society of Civil Engineers [ASCE] Pipeline Division regularly considers issues pertaining to trenchless technology.

	

	Phone: (703) 295-6300

	Fax: (703) 295-6222

	

	1801 Alexander Bell Drive

	Reston, Virginia 20191-4400

	

	www.asce.org 







	 



	International Society for Trenchless Technology [ISTT]



	ISTT was established in 1986 with the following objectives: To advance the science and practice of Trenchless Technology for the public benefit, and to promote education, training, study and research in that science and practice.



	phone: (+44) 171-259-6755

	fax: (+44) 171-235-6976



	15, Belgrave Square

	London, England SW1X 8PS



	www.istt.com









	

		

		

		Louisiana Tech University - Trenchless Technology Center [TTC]

	

		The Trenchless Technology Center was established at Louisiana Tech in September 1989 to promote research, development and technology transfer in the trenchless construction and rehabilitation industry. Trenchless technology includes a large family of methods utilized for installing and rehabilitating underground utility systems with minimal surface disruption and destruction resulting from excavation.

		

		Phone: (318) 257-4072

		Fax: (318) 257-2777

		

		P.O. Box 10348

		Ruston, Louisiana 71272-0046

		

		www.latech.edu/tech/engr/ttc/ 

		 

	

	

		 









	



	National Association of Sewer Service Companies [NASSCO]

	

	The standard bearer for the collection system industry, ... more than 20 years as the leading resource for specification guidelines, industry practices, inspector training, and new technology know-how; more than 200 members dedicated to providing high quality products and services to the pipeline rehabilitation industry. 



	Phone: (717) 264-5756

	Fax: (717) 264-7571



	1108 Sheller Avenue, Suite 5

	Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201

	

	www.nassco.org





	



	

	North American Society for Trenchless Technology [NASTT]

	

	NASTT is the North American Society for Trenchless Technology. It is a multiple disciplinary society of individuals and organizations with professional, utilitarian or environmental interests in Trenchless Technology. It was founded and incorporated as a non-profit organization in June 1990. It is affiliated with the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) and shares the same basic concerns for the environmental and social costs of utilities trenching. NASTT members are automatically affiliated with ISTT through NASTT membership.



	

	Phone: (703) 351-5252

	Fax: (703) 739-6672



	1655N Ft. Myer Drive, Suite 700

	Arlington, Virginia 22209

	

	www.nastt.org





	



	National Utility Contractors Association [NUCA]

	

	NUCA has a trenchless technology committee. Site contains Membership, Convention & Legislative info; Online store & magazine, member Q&A bulletin board, weather search features.



	

	Phone: (703) 358-9300

	Fax: (703) 358-9307

	

	3925 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 300

	Fairfax, VA 22030

	

	www.nuca.com





	



	Underground Construction Technology (UCT) 

	

	Underground Construction Technology (UCT) International Conference & Exhibition is the TOTAL source for the underground construction market. As the biggest and best annual event in the underground construction industry, UCT focuses on bringing together individuals who are involved in the installation and rehabilitation of the total underground infrastructure, not just aspects of it.

	

	Phone: (281) 558-6930

	

	PO Box 941669

	Houston, Texas 77094-8669

	

	www.uctonline.com



	

	

	



	

	Water Environment Federation [WEF]

	

	The WEF Trade Association focused upon preserving and enhancing the global water environment. The Collection Systems Committee is very active in trenchless technology. Most North American and some international trenchless technology product firms exhibit at the WEF Tradeshow and Exhibition [WEFTEC] held annually in October.

	

	Phone: 703-684-2452

	Fax: 703-684-2492

	

	601 Wythe Street

	Alexandria, VA 22314-1994

	

	www.wef.org