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TRENCHLESS a TECHNOLOGY:


Written by Ian Ramsay irr.trenchless@outlook.com


low-tech and high-tech approaches and the required labour skills


comprehensive overview of


Trenchless technology has revolutionised the way infrastructure is installed and maintained,


providing solutions that minimise surface disruption. The various methods involve the installation and repair of underground utilities using minimal excavation, which not only reduces environmental impact and carbon footprint but also enhances the efficiency of construction


projects. Trenchless solutions are used globally and can be found in every corner of the world. However, the distinctions between low-tech and high-tech trenchless technologies need to be


understood, and identifying the labour skills necessary for successful implementation is crucial. The skill base in a developing country differs from that in a first-world nation. This does not mean that a trenchless solution cannot be utilised but needs to be better understood to implement. There is a major crisis in labour skill shortages in Western Economies but an overabundance of people with


various lower levels of skills in developing nations. Additionally, the investment in equipment and what can be achieved needs to be better understood.


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