1. What are the Trenchless Technology and Subterranean Infrastructure Technology?
It is a set of techniques and equipment used for installing and rehabilitating Subterranean pipelines and infrastructure of public utilities with a minimum problems and intervention usually associated with conventional techniques. This term is relatively new, and it has been used for the last 40 years in the world and since 10 years in the Subterranean Industry of Construction in Colombia.
2. Which are the principal methods of Trenchless Technology and Construction of Subterranean Infrastructure that actually is being used in Colombia and Latin America?
- Horizontal Directed Drilling "HDD"
- Horizontal Directional Drilling “HDD”
- Pipe Bursting
- CIPP (Cured-in-place pipe)
- Sliplining "SL"
- Microtunneling
- Repair subterranean structures with special concretes
- Mechanical excavations with TBMs of different diameters
3. Which are the benefits that I could obtain by being a member of CISTT?
Being a member of ICTIS provides big opportunities for professionals of public and private entities that have interest and desire to be in connection with the Trenchless technologies world and the technologies in the Construction of Subterranean Infrastructure:
- Access the biggest global network in the world on Trenchless Technology and underground infrastructure construction that provides the possibility of contacting the best National and International experts and with other similar associations of international scope.
- Participate in Conferences, Seminars, Fairs and National and International Congresses of No-Dig and Underground Infrastructure construction at reduced prices.
- Automatic and free membership to the International Association of Trenchless Technologies ISTT.
- Receive quarterly the magazine “Trenchless International – TI”
- Inclusion of your company in the Association’s Website and giving more possibilities of positioning your company in the sector and on internet.
- Have current information and news of the sector, information on new events and new Technology in the Subterranean Infrastructure Construction.
If you are interested in becoming Platinum or Gold Member, the following are some additional advantages that you will to obtain:
- Special rates for events
- Priority to choose the stand’s site in the events and the banner’s place in the main plenary rooms.
- All stationery and material that shall be used in the events will have your advertising.
- More space and publicity in CISTT Website.
4. Which is the cost of the membership and its validity?
The cost of the membership depends directly on the type of membership that you choose, as follows:
- Platinum Member: More than $15.000.000.oo
- Gold Member: More than $5.000.000.oo
- Business Member: $1.050.000.oo
- Academic Member : $525.000.oo
- Individual Member: $315.000.oo*
- Paying this fee, your membership shall be valid for one (1) year from the payment date.
* For a Legal Person the membership request must be checked by the BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5. What is ISTT and what relationship does it have with ICTIS?
ISTT (International Society for Trenchless Technology) is the biggest organization in the world for Trenchless Technology and Technology of Underground Infrastructure construction, in charge of bringing together other associations from different countries. It was founded in 1985 and has its headquarters in London. A company that affiliates to ICTIS, automatically is affiliated to ISTT and obtains the possibility to access a global network of 4000 technicians integrated in 24 countries from the 6 continents.
