Would your pipelines pass an inspection if one were to be performed today? Whether you’ve noticed some reoccurring issues with your mains or you are just keen to stay on top of your routine maintenance plan, regular inspection of water pipelines is the key to ensuring...
Condition Assessment Helps Calgary Systematically Repair, Replace Water Mains 24″ RFT tool demo in Louisville, Ky. In September, 2009, Russell N.D.E. demonstrated the performance of the brand new 24″ Remote Field Tool. The...
Inspecting the Uninspectable: Failure is Not an Option A. Elden, P.E., Brown & Caldwell, San Diego, CA G. Skipper, P.E., Brown & Caldwell, San Diego, CA D. Gordon,...
Do you plan ahead to prevent disaster with regular pipeline inspections? Each year, pipeline failures cause millions of dollars in damage, disrupting the daily operation of municipalities and affecting thousands of residents. For major transmission mains transporting...
Are your pipes inline with best practices and inspection standards? If it’s been a considerable period of time since the last inline inspection for your water main lines, you may be running the risk of operating with undetected damages and imminent failures. As one of...
By the PICA Corp Engineering Team | Updated June 2026 | Est. reading time: 10 min Key facts about PCCP condition analysis: PCCP was widely installed from the 1940s through the 1980s. Many systems are now 50–80 years old, within or past their 50–75 year...
