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AbstractThe City of Saskatoon is located in central Saskatchewan and has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. The southeast area of the city has been targeted for development to eventually accommodate up to an additional 80,000 population. In preparation for this, the City is extending their sanitary and storm trunk systems to allow for the continued servicing of the area as development proceeds. The sewer trunks are to be extended along McOrmond Drive for a distance of over 1,500 m and will

Dave Krywiak, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta Craig Vandaelle, Michels Canada Co., Nisku, AlbertaDan Willems, City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAndy Heekin, CH2M HILL Canada Limited, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

include a 1,200 mm diameter sanitary trunk sewer and a 2,400 mm diameter storm trunk sewer. To maximize the future area that can be serviced by gravity, the trunk sewers will be installed at approximately 14 m below ground.

To complete this project, the City decided to use a Design-Build approach. A prequalification followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) process resulted in the team of Michels Canada Co. and Stantec Consulting Ltd. being selected to com-plete the project. This paper presents the

process for completing the detailed design and moving forward through construc-tion and the challenges that the team had to overcome. The final design was for two parallel tunnels constructed using a two-pass system with rib and board as the external support and a centrifugally cast fiberglass reinforced polymer mortar (CCFRPM) inner liner. The sanitary tunnel was constructed using a 2.6 m Lovat EPB tunnel boring machine. The storm tunnel was constructed using a 3.3 m Lovat EPB tunnel boring machine.

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Introduction The City of Saskatoon (City) is located in central Saskatchewan, and has a popula-tion of 254,000, making it Saskatchewan’s largest city. Saskatchewan grows half of the

entire quantity of Canada’s major export crops: wheat, oats, barley, rye, fl axseed, and canola. Saskatoon is at the heart of this market, providing a variety of services and products to the farm sector. Mining

is also an important part of the economy. The Saskatoon region is the world’s largest exporter of uranium, and nearly two-thirds of the world’s recoverable potash reserves are located in the Saskatoon region.

Due to the strong economy being experienced throughout the province, Sas-katoon has been experiencing signifi cant growth in recent years, with the popula-tion expected to double within the next 30 years. The southeast area of Saskatoon has been targeted for development to eventu-ally accommodate up to an additional 80,000 population.

In preparation for this growth, the City is extending their sanitary and storm trunk systems to allow for the contin-ued servicing of the area as development proceeds. The sewer trunks are being extended along McOrmond Drive for a distance of over 1,500 m, connecting to the existing system at Willowgrove Boulevard and extending to the south-east to the other side of College Drive/Highway 5. The sanitary trunk sewer is 1,200 mm diameter and the storm trunk sewer is 2,400 mm diameter. To maximize the future area that can be serviced by gravity, the trunk sewers will be installed at a depth of approximately 14 m below ground. Figure 1 shows the locations for the proposed trunk sewers.

BackgroundTo complete this project, the City decided to use a Design-Build (DB) project delivery method, based on recent positive experiences that the City had with this procurement method on several major transportation projects. CH2M HILL was selected to be the Owner’s Engineer and was tasked with preparing the DB documents. The DB process has been favored by the City for large capital projects which have the potential to benefi t by allowing private industry to drive innovation and to accelerate project delivery times by allowing construction activities to proceed while full project design may still be ongoing.

This portion of the project was previ-ously presented at No-Dig 2014 in Orlando and is documented in paper number TM2-T5-01 “Design/Build Considerations for a Tunnel Project in Saskatoon.” This paper follows along after and presents the process that followed from issuing of the DB RFP to construction completion from the winning team’s perspective.

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Design Build ProcessPrequalification and bid preparation periodAs previously noted, CH2M HILL was tasked by the City with preparation of the RFP and DB agreement documents. Due to the magnitude of this project, a request for prequalification of DB

teams was prepared and issued in No-vember 2011. Four teams were prequali-fied for the work, including the team of Michels Canada Co., Stantec Consulting Ltd., Koziak Engineering Limited, and Thurber Engineering Ltd.

Following the prequalification, the RFP was issued to the four prequalified contractor teams in February 2012. The RFP included all of the commercial terms, general technical specifications, prelimi-nary design drawings (30%), geotechnical

Figure 2. Launch shaft area layout

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data report (GDR), geotechnical baseline report (GBR), and numerous information schedules for safety, team members and experience, equipment, etc. Proposals were received by the City on May 7, 2012 and City Council awarded the project to the Michels/Stantec team on July 5, 2012.

Even without knowing whether the Michels/Stantec team would be successful

in winning the project, a number of signifi cant decisions had to be made by the team during the proposal preparation. Due to the depth of the proposed trunk sewers and their alignment paralleling an existing busy arterial roadway through an existing residential subdivision, a trenchless installation was specifi ed. For the sizes of the trunk sewers and the minimal available

grade that they were to be installed at, conventional tunneling and microtunnel-ing were included as options in the RFP documents. Based on the information included in the GBR, Michels decided to base their bid package on using a two-pass conventional tunneling approach with a tunnel boring machine (TBM). Initial ground support would be provided by a steel rib and wood lagging system, with the carrier pipe being installed and grouted into place following completion of the tunneling operations. Hobas pipe was selected by Michels for the carrier pipe, as it met the project requirements for corrosion resistance of the sanitary sewer without the need for some form of liner installation. The decision to use a two-pass system factored signifi cantly in the overall success of the project, as will be seen in the following sections detailing the construction challenges encountered.

For information regarding the process for the prequalifi cation and bid evalua-tion, please refer to the previously refer-enced paper.

Design periodOne of the advantages of a DB project delivery approach is the involvement of the constructors right from the start of the design, allowing the design to be specifi -cally geared towards the approach that will be used for constructing the project and to drive a least-cost construction solution. Also, by including the designers on the contractor’s team, adjustments to the design based on the actual conditions encountered during construction could be made quickly, mitigating potential delays to the construction schedule.

The major constraints that the design had to address included:• Locations provided for the existing

sanitary and storm trunk stubs were only approximate

• The existing sanitary and storm stubs had approximately 1.0 m clearance between them

• The downstream section of the trunks was to follow a curved alignment

Based on the available working space along the proposed alignment and proximity to existing residences, it was determined that the launch/working shaft would be located at the upstream termination of the sanitary and storm trunk tunnels in an open fi eld. Although tunneling downhill is not preferred, the

Figure 3. Launch shaft

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minimal slope of 0.1% negated much of the negative aspects of this approach. The use of a two-pass tunneling system also provided for some flexibility to adjust the invert of the carrier pipe within the initial tunnel support system to allow for some variation in the actual elevation of the stubs to be connected to. In fact, when the stubs were uncovered and their exact locations confirmed, it was found that the storm sewer stub was approximately 3 m south of the location shown on the as-built drawings and the sanitary stub was also 3 m south and 0.5 m closer to the existing storm sewer, as they had been constructed in a common trench. These discrepancies could be corrected within the tunnels by offsetting the carrier pipe from the center of the tunnel.

During the bid preparation period, two basic options for the sanitary and storm trunk configuration were considered:• One tunnel with both the sanitary and

storm trunks installed inside• Two separate tunnelsFor a number of reasons, including cost and connections to the existing systems, the two separate tunnel option was selected. For the conditions presented in the GBR, a minimum 2.0 m clear separa-tion distance between the outside of the two tunnels was decided. This resulted in some challenging geometry at the down-stream connection location which saw the alignment from the connection to the existing stubs go directly into a curved section. A transition from the 0.5 m separation of the existing stubs to the 2.0 m clear separation for the tunnels was required to be completed within the reception shaft.

After a thorough review of the pros and cons, including costs to construct, it was decided that the launch and retrieval shafts would be constructed large enough to accommodate both tunnels from the same shaft. As the tunnels both exceeded the 1,000 m maximum distance stipulated between access points, an intermediate shaft was constructed on each tunnel near the midpoint. Figure 2 shows the initial layout of the launch shaft area.

The DB project delivery also allows con-struction to start prior to the design being finalized. The initial design effort focused on the launch and retrieval shaft configura-tion, allowing Michels to start construction of the shafts prior to the completion of the tunnel design.

It should be noted that the first task in the design was to prepare a design basis memorandum for review and approval by the City/CH2M HILL. Also, all components of the project, both for temporary and permanent structures, were submitted for review prior to construction proceeding.

Construction periodWith the design underway, Michels was final-izing the project schedule, material procure-ment, TBM refurbishment, site preparation, and numerous other mobilization functions. One of the key activities at the start of the project was the selection of a Dispute Review Board (DRB), which was jointly chosen by the City and Michels. The DRB is discussed in greater detail in the following sections.

Launch shaft construction commenced on November 2, 2012 and was completed in early March 2013. The launch and receiving shafts are rectangular and both utilize an H pile and timber lagging ground support system, with the H piles being reinforced with three levels of walers. The intermediate shafts utilize large diameter

steel pipes for temporary ground support.Due to the high groundwater table at

the launch shaft location, two dewatering wells were installed prior to excavating the shaft. The ground surface around the launch shaft area was also raised 1.3 m as this low area is typically under water dur-ing spring snow melt.

During the development of the Risk Register, Michels reviewed the two TBMs that were selected at the time of bid. These were a 2,280 mm (90”) Lovat EPBTBM for the sanitary sewer and a 3,275 mm (129”) Lovat EPBTBM for the storm sewer. Upon review of the GBR, GDR, and lengthy discussions internally with the project site management, superintendents, and TBM operators, the decision was made to upsize the 2,280 mm (90”) Lovat EPBTBM to a 2,640 mm (104”) Lovat TBM. This change allowed for greater face access to deal with large boulders and provided a larger internal working area for the crew. These decisions lowered both the risks to the tunnel crew who were required to work within the tunnel for an extended

Figure 4. Launching the 3,300 mm (130”) TBM

“For our team, Mother Nature provided her challenges over the course of not one but two Canadian prairie winters.”

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period of time and the risk of getting stuck due to large boulders as noted in the GBR. The 3,275 mm (129”) Lovat TBM was also changed out for a 3,300 mm (130”) Lovat TBM based on the lessons learned from the 2,640 mm (104”) tunnel. As this project had the luxury of parallel lines the review of conditions from the fi rst tunnel were then translated over to the setup of the TBM on the second run.

Settlement monitoring was required along both the sanitary sewer and storm sewer alignments with the focus

of monitoring to be at the crossing of McOrmond Drive/College Drive and McOrmond Drive/Stensrud Road, two highly traveled intersections adjacent to the tunnel alignments. Settlement monitoring plans were developed and implemented by Stantec. Monitoring was conducted daily while crossing these important intersections and every other day while the tunnels were being constructed within the landscaped boulevard along the east side of McOrmond Drive.

Dispute Review BoardCreation of a Dispute Review Board (DRB) was included with the RFP documents. Both the City and Michels took part in selecting the three-member DRB. Both par-ties proposed several candidates, who were then scored by the City and Michels. The three highest scored candidates became the DRB and selected who would act as Chair. Quarterly meetings with the DRB, Michels, and the City were held on site to keep the DRB apprised of progress of the work and any issues that were encountered. The DRB team also toured the tunnels at appropriate times to have a fi rsthand understanding of the procedures being employed by Michels construction team.

Construction Challenges

WeatherAll construction projects expect to en-counter challenges that need to be over-come for a successful project outcome. For our team, Mother Nature provided her challenges over the course of not one but two Canadian prairie winters. The winter of 2012 arrived during shaft construction and provided record snow-falls to the region. The following winter of 2013 saw record-setting cold weather with the coldest day on site during con-struction recording a wind chill tempera-ture of -62° Celsius.

If you are familiar with the Canadian prairies then you can relate to the wind often encountered in the region. To pro-vide some relief, Michels was able to get creative by doing its best to set the site up to create as many wind breaks as possible. This included erecting a large tent (30 m long by 10 m wide) next to the launch shaft to provide a sheltered workspace for employees, and also providing a wind break next to the hundred-ton crane that serviced the shaft.

Figure 5. Site tour, July 16, 2014

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LaborAnother major challenge was overcom-ing the local labor shortage. Saskatoon is currently the fastest growing city in Canada. With the booming potash mines in the region, and the nearby oil fields in Northern Alberta, finding and retaining a skilled work force proved to be harder than overcoming the technical aspects of the tunneling. During the course of the project, Michels on average saw in excess of 30 to 40 lost man days each month over the duration of the project. The high turnover rate for both operators and laborers greatly affected the production rate and resulted in an increased cost to Michels.

Excessive boulders and cobblesDuring the tunneling of the 2,640 mm (104”) sanitary tunnel, Michels encoun-tered an excessive number of boulders and cobbles – greatly exceeding the number identified in the GBR. This significantly impacted production and created excessive damage to the cutter head. The number of ‘show stopper’ size boulders (defined as greater than 2,100 mm [7’]) also exceeded the GBR predictions on both the sanitary and storm tunnel runs, stopping produc-tion while the boulders were broken up and removed. In one case along the 3,300 mm (130”) tunnel a boulder measuring greater than 3,600 mm (12’) was encoun-tered. Michels blasted through this boulder and walked the TBM through the boulder to continue tunneling without ever fully ingesting the boulder.

The selection of different TBMs during the risk register development, and again two thirds of the way through the first tunnel construction, proved to be the right decision. The selection of the TBMs over the MTBMs saved the cost of multiple rescue shafts, as the obstructions could be cleared by accessing the boulders through the TBMs. The boulders encountered on the tunnel for the sanitary sewer likely would have required the installation of at least three (3) rescue shafts to remove boulder obstructions and repair the damage to the cutter head on an MTBM.

In the early stages of the sanitary sewer tunnel, Michels experienced multiple equipment issues with the 2,640 mm (104”) Lovat TBM. Industry experts from across North America were consulted and flown to Saskatoon to help troubleshoot the problems with the TBM. After an extended period of ongoing mechanical issues,

Michels made the decision to pull the TBM mid-run. This resulted in the construction of one rescue shaft. Michels constructed an interlocking sheet pile shaft and exhumed the TBM. The TBM was trucked off site to Michels Yard in Nisku, Alberta, where the main bearing was removed and replaced. Michels also took this opportunity to modify the tooling on the face of the TBM based on the ground conditions that were being encountered prior to the TBM being exhumed. The TBM was re-launched in late November 2013 and successfully com-pleted its drive on April 4, 2014, with no major mechanical issues encountered post bearing change.

Coordination with other contractorsThe extension of the McOrmond Drive sanitary and storm sewer trunks to the south of the project limits was tendered while the tunneling project was ongoing. Due to the depth at the connection location of approximately 15 m, the tender could be bid as either a conventional (deep) trenched installation or as an extension of the tunnels being constructed under this contract. The contract was awarded on the basis of a trenched installation resulting in the need for a concerted cooperation and coordination effort between the two con-tractors working in such close proximity. Some of the issues that had to be dealt with included pipe storage and laydown areas, deep excavations in close proximity to the launch shaft, material deliveries to site, and numerous other potential conflicts on a daily basis. Michels and the other contrac-tor were in regular contact, and in a num-ber of instances were able to work together to help each other out and solve issues to the benefit of both parties and the City.

Public outreachThe DB Contract had a significant Public Outreach program requirement. In addition to setting up a project specific website to provide information on the project and emergency contact numbers, the main features included the following.

Open houseA poorly attended drop-in format open house for local residents was held on November 22, 2012 at a local elementary school, immediately prior to the commence-ment of site work. The intent of the open house was to inform residents of the project and answer any concerns they may have had regarding the work.

Construction noticesConstruction notices were delivered by both the City and Michels to all of the homes backing onto the sewer alignment. Pamphlets included information about the nature of the project and contact information for the Michels and City project managers.

Meetings with residentsMeetings with concerned residents were conducted as required. Personal visits were completed with the residents in the immedi-ate proximity of the reception shaft; these were conducted proactively to explain the need for a temporary noise wall. Michels went so far as to get these residents’ input into a paint color for the wall to minimize the visual impact at the reception shaft.

Figure 6. 3,300 mm (130”) TBM breakthrough into reception shaft

“Michels hosted two very successful public site tours. The first immediately prior to the launch of the first tunnel in April 2013 had close to 150 visitors.”

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Site toursMichels hosted two very successful public site tours. The fi rst immediately prior to the launch of the fi rst tunnel in April 2013 had close to 150 visitors. The second tour followed the launch of the second tunnel in July 2014, and saw more than 200 people put through a site safety orientation before being provided safety gear for touring the larger storm tunnel to get a fi rsthand look at the tunneling process. Local television, radio, and newspaper media covered both events.

Lessons LearnedThere are many lessons to be learned on a project of this magnitude. Possibly the biggest key to success was the collaborative approach adopted by all parties involved: the City, Michels team, and CH2M HILL. This was even noted by the DRB, that for a project that had faced the number of chal-lenges ranging from equipment problems to changed ground conditions, and every-thing in between, the cooperative approach taken by all team members was a huge component of the successful completion of the project.

Possibly the biggest contributor to the successful conclusion of the project was the parallel tunnel alignments. The dif-fi culties encountered, ground conditions, etc., experienced on the sanitary tunnel provided detailed and accurate conditions to be expected on the storm tunnel, which provided an opportunity to incorporate modifi cations/changes to the process and equipment prior to its launch.

ConclusionsThe Design-Build approach is one of sev-eral methods available for project delivery. There are a number of reasons why a DB approach may be preferred including projects that have more than one feasible option for construction. For the McOr-mond Drive project, this was the case as both microtunneling and conventional tunneling was considered to be viable.

The DB approach results in a design tailored to the construction methodol-ogy to be employed. The constructors work with the designers, starting during the bid preparation, to ensure the fi nal design is suitable for the proposed

construction method AND meets the owner’s project requirements.

The DB approach also allows construction to start prior to the design being completed. For McOrmond, the design for the launch and retrieval shafts was completed and construction of the shafts was initiated and ongoing while the design for the tunnels was completed.

The DB approach also provides for a quick response from the design team to the constructors to address issues that may arise due to changed conditions or potential for alternative approaches that may not have been considered at time of bid preparation.

Each of these contributed towards the overall successful completion of this project.

ReferencesWillems, D., and Taylor, D. (2014) – Design/Build Considerations for a Tunnel Project in Saskatoon; proceedings North American Society for Trenchless Technology 2014 No-Dig Show.

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Pipe – FRPM, CCFRPM, FRPHobas Pipe USA

Pipe – PVCIPEX USA LLC

Pipe Bursting/Splitting3D Pipe BurstingAdvanced Trenchless Inc.Earthworm Horizontal Drilling Ltd.Kamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Stantec Inc.Thuro Inc.TT Technologies, Inc.

Pipe CleaningAdvanced Trenchless Inc.IVIS Inc.LiquiForceThuro Inc.

Pipe FittingsA.H. McElroy Sales & Service

(Canada) Ltd.IPEX USA LLCUnderground Devices

Pipe FusionA.H. McElroy Sales & Service

(Canada) Ltd.3D Pipe BurstingIVIS Inc.

Pipe InspectionAdvanced Trenchless Inc.CUESLiquiForcePICA CorpStantec Inc.Thuro Inc.

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Pipe JackingAkkermanKamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Lafarge Canada Inc. - Concrete PipeMichael Byrne Manufacturing Michels Canada Co.Stantec Inc.The Crossing Company

Pipe ProductsHobas Pipe USALafarge Canada Inc. - Concrete PipeUnderground Devices

Pipe PushingKamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Stantec Inc.

Pipe Ramming3D Pipe BurstingBrandt TractorEarthworm Horizontal Drilling Ltd.Kamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Michels Canada Co.Stantec Inc.TT Technologies, Inc.

Pipe ReliningAdvanced Trenchless Inc.AP/M PermaformHobas Pipe USAIVIS Inc.LMK Technologies

Pipe SealingLMK Technologies

Pipe TestingA.H. McElroy Sales & Service

(Canada) Ltd.

Pipeline InspectionAdvanced Trenchless Inc.Associated EngineeringCUESPICA CorpStantec Inc.Thuro Inc.

Pipeline Inspection/EvaluationAssociated EngineeringCUESLiquiForcePICA CorpStantec Inc.Thuro Inc.

Pumps – MudVermeer Canada Inc.

Regulatory ApplicationsSameng Inc.Stantec Inc.

Risk Analysis and ManagementStantec Inc.

River EngineeringSameng Inc.Stantec Inc.

Rock BitsMichael Byrne Manufacturing

Rock DrillingBrandt TractorKamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Michael Byrne Manufacturing Michels Canada Co.

Sewer – Pressure/VacuumAdvanced Trenchless Inc.Insituform Technologies LimitedLiquiForceThuro Inc.

Sewer Cleaning EquipmentCUESThuro Inc.

Sewer RoboticsCUESLMK TechnologiesThuro Inc.

Site Investigation/SurveySameng Inc.Stantec Inc.

SlipliningAdvanced Trenchless Inc.Kamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Stantec Inc.

SoftwareCUES

Specialty ToolingStantec Inc.

Speed Reducers/Gearbox ManufacturingMichael Byrne Manufacturing

PIPE BURSTING

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3D Pipe BurstingDarren Norton780-387-1075info@3dpipebursting.comwww.3dpipebursting.com

Advanced Trenchless Inc.

Roger Ficko780-964-9022 (cell)rfi cko@advancedtrenchless.cawww.advancedtrenchless.ca

A.H. McElroy Sales & Service (Canada) Ltd.Gil Teixeira780-454-0638gil@ahmcelroy.comwww.ahmcelroy.com

Akkerman

Akkerman Sales800-533-0386akk@akkerman.comwww.akkerman.com

AP/M Permaform

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Keith Walker515-276-9610info@permaform.netwww.permaform.net

Spot Repair/Point RepairAdvanced Trenchless Inc.IVIS Inc.LiquiForceLMK TechnologiesThuro Inc.

Subsurface Utility EngineeringCCI Inc.Stantec Inc.

Suitability SamplingStantec Inc.

Survey/Guidance InstrumentationEarthworm Horizontal Drilling Ltd.

Technical EducationA.H. McElroy Sales & Service

(Canada) Ltd.Lafarge Canada Inc. - Concrete Pipe

TrenchingBrandt TractorLafarge Canada Inc. - Concrete PipeMichels Canada Co.Stantec Inc.Thuro Inc.Underground DevicesVermeer Canada Inc.

Tunnel Boring MachinesAkkermanKamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Michael Byrne Manufacturing The Crossing Company

Tunnel – Large DiameterAkkermanKamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Lafarge Canada Inc. - Concrete PipeMichels Canada Co.Stantec Inc.

Tunneling ProductsLafarge Canada Inc. - Concrete Pipe

Used/Rental EquipmentA.H. McElroy Sales & Service

(Canada) Ltd.3D Pipe BurstingKamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.Michael Byrne Manufacturing Vermeer Canada Inc.

Utility Locating IVIS Inc.

Vacuum ExcavatingVermeer Canada Inc.

Vacuum ExcavatorsBrandt TractorIVIS Inc.Vermeer Canada Inc.

Vibration/Noise MonitoringStantec Inc.

Video InspectionAdvanced Trenchless Inc.CUESIVIS Inc.LiquiForceStantec Inc.Thuro Inc.

WinchesMichael Byrne Manufacturing TT Technologies, Inc.

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Associated Engineering

Herb Kuehne780-451-7666kuehneh@ae.cawww.ae.ca

Brandt Tractor

Van Wallvan.wall@brandt.cawww.brandt.ca

CCI Inc.David Dupuis403-932-0560ddupuis@ccisolutions.cawww.ccisolutions.ca

CUESPaul Stenzler800-327-7791salesinfo@cueisnc.comwww.cuesinc.com

Direct Horizontal Drilling Inc.Rick Shipalesky780-960-6037rick.s@directhorizontal.comwww.directhorizontal.com

Earthworm Horizontal Drilling Ltd.Roland Forgues250-962-9682earthworm@shaw.ca

Hobas Pipe USABijan Khamanian949-494-2550bijan@hobaspipe.comwww.hobaspipe.com

Insituform Technologies Limited

Andrew Foster888-982-4717afoster@insituform.comwww.insituform.com

IPEX USA LLC

800-463-9572marketing@ipexamerica.comwww.ipexamerica.com

IVIS Inc.

Tanyka Bonner - Sales and Marketing Manager

780-476-2626marketing@ivisinc.comwww.ivisinc.com

Kamloops Augering and Boring Ltd.

Malcolm Bachand250-573-7814kamaug@telus.netwww.Kamloopsaugering.com

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Koziak Engineering LimitedBasil Koziak780-436-8247bkoziak@koziakengineering.comwww.koziakengineering.com

Lafarge Canada Inc. - Concrete PipeLenil Samuel780-479-5232lenil.samuel@lafarge.comwww.lafargenorthamerica.com/pipe

LiquiForce

Kim K. Lewis519-322-4600, ext. 22kklewis@liquiforce.comwww.liquiforce.com

LMK Technologies

Amana Arayan815-433-1275info@lmktechnologies.comwww.lmktechnologies.com

Michael Byrne Manufacturing

Jim Weist419-525-1214jweist@byrnegroup.comwww.byrnegroup.com

Michels Canada Co.

Aimee Provencal780-955-2120aimeeprovencal@michelscanada.comwww.michelscanada.com

PICA CorpAnkit Vajpayee780-469-4463info@picacorp.comwww.picacorp.com

Precise Crossings

Ken Shipalesky780-962-6882kenship@precisecrossings.comwww.precisecrossings.com

Sameng Inc.David Yue780-482-2557services@sameng.comwww.sameng.com

Stantec Inc.

Eric Monteith403-716-8102eric.monteith@stantec.comwww.stantec.com

The Crossing Company

403-264-5050www.thecrossingcompany.com

Thuro Inc.Alex Varro403-243-0276info@thuro.cawww.thuro.ca

TT Technologies, Inc.

Kevin Nagle630-851-8200info@tttechnologies.comwww.tttechnologies.com

Underground Devices Inc.

Chris Greene847-205-9000cgreene@udevices.comwww.udevices.com

Vermeer Canada Inc.

Melissa Talsma905-595-4281melissa.talsma@

vermeercanada.comwww.vermeercanada.com

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COMPANY NAME PAGE PHONE WEBSITE/EMAIL

3D PIPE BURSTING 40 780-387-1075 WWW.3DPIPEBURSTING.COM

ADVANCED TRENCHLESS INC. 18 780-988-0879 WWW.ADVANCEDTRENCHLESS.CA

AH MCELROY SALES & SERVICE 36 888-554-0638 WWW.AHMCELROY.COM

AKKERMAN INC. 23 800-533-0386 WWW.AKKERMAN.COM

ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING GROUP LTD. 14 604-293-1411 WWW.AE.CA

BRANDT TRACTOR LTD. 12 888-2BRANDT WWW.BRANDTTRACTOR.COM

CCI INC. 30 403-932-0560 WWW.CCISOLUTIONS.CA

AP/M PERMAFORM 20 800-662-6465 WWW.PERMAFORM.NET

CUES 32 800-327-7791 WWW.CUESINC.COM

DIRECT HORIZONTAL DRILLING 42 780-960-6037 WWW.DIRECTHORIZONTAL.COM

EARTHWORM HORIZONTAL DRILLING LTD. 35 250-962-9682 EARTHWORM@SHAW.CA

HOBAS PIPE 29 949-494-2550 WWW.HOBAS.CA

INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES 4 800-234-2992 WWW.INSITUFORM.COM

IPEX MANAGEMENT INC. 47 866-473-9462 WWW.IPEXINC.COM

IVIS INC. 9 780-476-2626 WWW.IVISINC.COM

KAMLOOPS AUGERING & BORING 3 250-573-7814 WWW.KAMLOOPSAUGERING.COM

KOZIAK ENGINEERING LIMITED 28 780-436-8247 WWW.KOZIAKENGINEERING.COM

LAFARGE CANADA INC. 36 780-479-5232 WWW.LAFARGENORTHAMERICA.COM/PIPE

LIQUIFORCE 2 800-265-0863 WWW.LIQUIFORCE.COM

LMK TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 34 815-433-1275 WWW.LMKTECHNOLOGIES.COM

MICHAEL BYRNE MANUFACTURING CO. 20 800-613-7206 WWW.BYRNEGROUP.COM

MICHELS CANADA 26 780-955-2120 WWW.MICHELSCANADA.COM

PRECISE CROSSINGS LTD. 24 866-962-6882 WWW.PRECISECROSSINGS.COM

PW TRENCHLESS CONSTRUCTION INC. 35 604-580-0446 WWW.PWTRENCHLESS.COM

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SAMENG INC. 6 780-482-2557 WWW.SAMENG.COM

STANTEC CONSULTING 7 780-917-7000 WWW.STANTEC.COM

THE CROSSING COMPANY 26 403-264-5050 WWW.THECROSSINGCOMPANY.COM

THURO 35 403-243-0276 WWW.THURO.CA

TT TECHNOLOGIES 44 800-533-2078 WWW.TTTECHNOLOGIES.COM

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