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Pipeline Construction
Division
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PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
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We specialize in the construction of
water lines, storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
conduit and distribution systems.
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UNDERGROUND BORING
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We can handle everything from 1 3/4"
diameter missile borings through to
48" diameter auger bores.
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GAS LINE INSTALLATION
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Our employees are "Operator Qualified"
(OQ) and certified for fusion, mechanical
and Stab fittings.
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LIVE TAPS
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Installation of taps in
existing or new water lines for services,
main extensions and interconnections.
Sizes available for live taps range from
3/4 inch service taps to 12 inch main
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A MILLENNIUM OF EXPERIENCE
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Laurel Management
was formed in 1964 to operate the system
of the Greater Johnstown Water Authority.
Prior to that Bethlehem Steel had owned
the city's water system, and many of the
employees who came to Laurel had already
been running the water system for decades.
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We have years of
experience in very difficult construction
environments including railroad crossings,
river crossings and congested urban
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Installation, maintenance and repair
of water, sewer and gas lines of various
sizes
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40 years of experience in maintaining
a 14 mile long, 66 inch diameter riveted
steel main.
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We perform our own underground boring,
and our equipment can bore holes up
to 48 inches in diameter.
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FUSION SERVICES
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Butt and saddle fusion
of plastic lines from 1 1/4 inch through
8 inch, using Butt and Combination
Fusion machines.
These are capable of joining pipes
with a strong and permanent bond.
A Centerline Guidance System assures
joint reliability and consistent joint
quality.
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EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD
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After working for
decades in the pipeline construction
industry, we have developed an expertise
in the following areas:
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Installations involving
steel, cast iron, ductile iron, PVC,
concrete and cement asbestos pipe.
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Pipe installations
up to 48" in diameter.
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Pipe repairs up to
66" in diameter.
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Pipeline locating,
tracing, thawing and leak detecting.
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Live taps up to 12"
in diameter.
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Service line installation
from 3/4" to 16" in diameter.
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Large pump installation
and repair.
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Fire hydrant installation,
maintenance and testing.
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Mass meter and backflow
prevention installations.
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Control valve installation
and repair.
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Confined space work.
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Large pressure reducing
valve installation and repair.
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STAFF EXPERIENCE
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Some of the credentials earned by
our full-time staff include:
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Certified Welders
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Master Plumbers
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Certified Gas Line
Fusers
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Professional Engineer
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Certified Public Accountant
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