The Best Event in the Trenchless Industry, the 2011 No-Dig Show, Goes to Washington, D.C.

Trenchless technology, as the name implies, stands for subsurface construction works where fewer trenches or no continuous trenches are required to be dug. It is a rapidly growing sector of the construction and civil engineering industry because of its minimal impact on surface activities, meaning no closed roads, no torn up yards and no heavy equipment holding up our lives. There is no better place to learn about these innovative technologies than at the 2011 No-Dig Conference and Exhibition.  

Our company, Benjamin Media Inc., actually runs the annual No-Dig Conference and Exhibition for the North American Society of Trenchless Technology (NASTT); we also have the best magazine in the trenchless industry, Trenchless Technology. The No-Dig Show, which this year is in Washington, D.C., March 27-31, is a must-attend event for the trenchless professional and those contractors interested in trenchless solutions — awesome technologies like pipe bursting, horizontal directional drilling, auger boring, microtunneling and so much more.

Through exhibits, educational seminars and fun networking events, the No-Dig show draws trenchless professionals from around the globe to the largest conference and tradeshow in North America dedicated solely to the promotion of trenchless technology. This year, the conference is paying homage to its history, marking 20 years of trenchless solutions.

2010 was a good year for the trenchless industry and this year’s conference hopes to capitalize on that momentum with a strong show. In 2011, more than 140 exhibitors will fill the 73,000-sq ft exhibit hall, displaying the latest in trenchless equipment and technology and be on hand to answer attendees’ question. Also roaming the exhibit hall will be actors dressed as past presidents, giving the show that Washington D.C., feel.

Along with the jam-packed exhibit hall, the No-Dig technical paper program is also an important part of the show’s success and stature — and which has become the heart and soul of the conference. 2011 brings 140-peer-reviewed technical papers to be presented, focusing on a diverse range of trenchless topics, including horizontal directional drilling, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), microtunneling, inspection, case histories, asset management, pipe jacking and ramming, water and sewer rehabilitation, project planning, inspection and trenchless research. Pre- and post conference seminars are also on the schedule for attendees at an additional cost. On Sunday, March 27, NASTT’s Trenchless Technology Short Course-New Construction and Rehabilitation will be held..

The conference itself gets under way with its annual Kick-off Breakfast on Monday, March 28. During this event, the formal presentation of the 2011 Trenchless Technology Person of the Year, as well as the 2011 Outstanding Papers in Rehabilitation and New Installation Awards will be announced. Entertainment for this event will be comedian Greg Schwem, whose performance provides an entertaining look at today’s corporate environment and the latest tools used to conduct business.

Also on March 28, NASTT will hold its 10th annual Educational Fund Auction & Reception. This annual event is the perfect opportunity for attendees to mingle and relax, as well as bid on items for an excellent cause — the Educational Fund, which  supports student chapters, target research, training modules and other student activities.

On Tuesday, March 29, NASTT will host its annual Gala Awards Dinner. During this popular event, the trenchless community gathers for a night of fun, food and dancing to live entertainment. To close out the 2010 No-Dig event is the annual Closing Luncheon and Keynote Address on Wednesday, March 30. Here, attendees can enjoy lunch, entertainment and say good-bye to their fellow trenchless professionals before heading home.

At a nominal extra cost, you can even take a moonlight tour of the nation’s capitol, taking advantage of the Monuments by Moonlight Tour on March 27. The tour includes stops at the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial and more.

For more information about the 2011 No-Dig Show, visit www.nodigshow.com or contact Benjamin Media, which handles the show’s management, at 330-467-7588.