Trenchless techniques for new pipe installation

Duration

1 day (7 hours)

Certificate

7 hours of training

Trainer

Philippe Billon, CPMT-accredited

Updated

2026

Audience

This module is intended for consulting engineering firms, project owners and construction contractors who want to become familiar with these techniques in order to better understand the needs and expertise of specialists in the field.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the different types of pipe and of municipal, energy transmission or transportation infrastructure work.

Objectives

By the end of the module, participants will be able to:

1. identify the various trenchless techniques used to install new pipe;
2. understand the scope and usual applications of each technique;
3. understand the benefits and risks of the various trenchless techniques;
4. identify the difficulties and constraints specific to each technique.

Content

1. Trenchless techniques:
   1. horizontal directional drilling;
   2. steel casing installation: pipe ramming, auger boring, down-the-hole hammer;
   3. pilot tube boring.
2. Scope and applications:
   1. types of obstacles crossed (highways, roads, railways, rivers, streams, culverts, etc.);
   2. scope: ground conditions, lengths, diameters, pipe types;
   3. lessons learned over the past five years.

Please note

• This module explains the differences in scope and application between the various techniques for installing new pipe.
• Participants gain knowledge of the various techniques, their field of application, and the usual risks and equipment.
• This module in no way replaces the experience and knowledge accumulated by experts in the field.

All rights to use and exploit this document, including for advertising purposes, as course material or for any other use, commercial or not, belong exclusively to Philippe Billon. The courses aim to improve participants’ skills and knowledge; participants are responsible for having their training hours recognized by the organizations they belong to.