#37 Trenchless Tech Uncovered: A Conversation with David O’Sullivan of P.W. Trenchless

About this episode

David O’Sullivan discusses his pioneering work in Trenchless Technology and his journey in the construction industry.

David O’Sullivan, President of P.W. Trenchless Construction Ltd., is a pioneer in Trenchless Technology. Originally from Ireland, he moved to Canada in 1978 and became manager of P. Baratta Construction by 1989. He led major HDD and Microtunneling projects, including the first HDD crossings of False Creek and the Fraser River. In 2000, he founded P.W. Trenchless to specialize in Pipe Bursting. A founding member of the North West chapter of the North American Society of Trenchless Technologies...

People in this episode

Guest: David O’Sullivan

Topics covered

• Trenchless Technology
• Construction
• Pipe Bursting
• HDD
• Microtunneling
• Engineering

Keywords

• Trenchless Technology
• HDD
• Microtunneling
• Pipe Bursting
• Construction
• Engineering

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: P.W. Trenchless Construction Ltd., North American Society of Trenchless Technologies

Places: Ireland, Canada, False Creek, Fraser River

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