Sheffield 25 June 2025 Bristol 2 October 2025 ( & UKSTT annual
International No-Dig events brought to you by the industry's world experts
TRENCHLESS ASIA 2025
7 - 8 May 2025
KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NO-DIG ROADSHOW SERIES 2025
25 June 2025
DoubleTree Hilton, Sheffield Park, Sheffield
TRENCHLESS MIDDLE EAST 2025
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2025
NO-DIG ROADSHOW SERIES 2025
With the UKSTT Annual Awards Ceremony 2 October 2025
Tortworth Court, Bristol
TRENCHLESS MIDDLE EAST 2026
Dubai 2026
NO-DIG LIVE 2026
29th September – 1st October 2026
NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
TRENCHLESS ASIA 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
NO-DIG ROADSHOW SERIES 2026
FUTURE EVENTS
Organisers Welcome
Paul Harwood
Managing Director, Westrade Group Ltd, Event Organiser
Owner and Publisher, Trenchless Works
We are delighted to kick off our 2025 No-Dig Roadshow series at the Crowne Plaza Belfast. This event, supported by our Premium Partners: Bluelight Lining, Channeline, IMS Robotics, Pro Lining Solutions, Picote Solutions, RelineEurope, RSM Lining Supplies, Tracto, UIS Tooling & Technologies Ltd, and S1E, brings together leading experts and innovators in trenchless technology.
Today’s programme features a dynamic conference showcasing the latest advancements in the industry.
We are pleased to welcome speakers from Northern Ireland Water, who will provide an update on the Shore Road Belfast Sewer Rehabilitation project, and we extend our thanks to Uisce Éireann for their support.
A special thank you to UKSTT for delivering today’s conference programme, ensuring valuable insights into the latest trends and developments. Alongside the conference our exhibition hall brings together a highly respected lineup of industry-leading companies. They will be on hand to display innovative products, discuss real-world applications, and share their specialist expertise.
Thank you to our event supporters, Northern Ireland Water, the British Drilling Association, and the Drilling Contractors Association, as well as our sponsors: Reinert-Ritz (Quick- Pig), UIS Tooling & Technologies Ltd, and Vermeer UK. Their support drives innovation, education, and networking within the trenchless sector.
Thank you to our exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for making this event a success. We look forward to welcoming you again later this year to Sheffield and Bristol!
Kind Regards
Paul
UKSTT Welcome
Graham Howard
UKSTT Chair
United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology
UKSTT
200 Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1PJ
T: +44(0)7745781500
E: admin@ukstt.org.uk
W: www.ukstt.org.uk
Iam delighted to welcome you to our first roadshow of the 2025 series. We trust you will find value in the carefully curated presentations and exhibitions, designed to showcase the latest innovations in trenchless technology processes, materials and equipment applications.
The No-Dig Roadshow is organised by Westrade Group in partnership with the UK Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT), and we are particularly grateful that today’s event is being supported by Northern Ireland Water and Uisce Éireann. Their substantial support has been instrumental in making this possible.
Their substantial support has been instrumental in making this possible.
My sincere appreciation extends to our presenters for helping create an engaging programme. Today’s sessions specifically address the requirements of UKSTT patrons regarding trenchless solutions.
The exhibition forms a crucial component of today’s event, and we deeply value the participation of several leading industry providers. During breaks, please explore the stands and engage with exhibitors, who are keen to discuss how their products and services align with your project needs. We extend particular gratitude to our event sponsors: ReinertRitz, UIS Ltd & Vermeer UK Ltd.
We trust you will have a productive experience at today’s No-Dig Road Show.
Graham Howard, Chair United Kingdom Society for Trenchless Technology (UKSTT)
Kind Regards
Graham
Event Sponsor
VERMEER UK
45-51 Rixon Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4BA, UK
T: 07432 870886
E: jason.barnes@vermeeruk.co.uk
W: www.vermeeruk.co.uk
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With over 3,500 team members, we understand that our customers depend on Vermeer to keep their businesses running smoothly
Vermeer Corporation significantly impacts the way essential work is accomplished through the design, manufacture, and support of high-quality industrial and agricultural equipment. With over 3,500 team members, we understand that our customers depend on Vermeer to keep their businesses running smoothly. We are dedicated to meeting their needs with comprehensive service and support in more than 60 countries. We roll up our sleeves and get to work. Together, we are Equipped to Do More.®
Vermeer UK & Ireland provides a comprehensive range of high-quality utility installation equipment, including horizontal directional drills, trenchers, rockwheels, plows, and mini skid steers, tailored for the rapidly expanding utility industry, along with a wide selection of HDD tooling and accessories.
Event Sponsor
UIS TOOLING & TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
79 Moss Lane Farm, Moss Lane Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LQ, UK
T: 0161 4287959
E: info@uisltd.co.uk
W: www.uisltd.co.uk
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UIS we understand the need for innovation and technological advancement
UIS Tooling & Technologies is an award winning and forward-looking innovation company that exists to improve the safety, efficiency and productivity of utilities personnel.
The company was founded in 2005 by Joe Iredale to develop and deliver market-leading, innovative solutions for the utilities sector. With a combined 100 years of experience in gas and water, the UIS team brings extensive expertise to the UK utilities market.
UIS is committed to advancing and developing the technology and tooling that the gas and water sectors rely on daily. By working with some of the UK’s largest contractors, suppliers, and authorities, UIS ensures that the workforces responsible for the delivery, development, and maintenance of utilities have the right equipment, the safest practices, and the latest technology to guarantee reliability and optimal performance.
With a strong reputation for exceptional customer service, UIS understands the critical need for reliable support from a supplier. This commitment to service has been built on a rich history of industry expertise, earning the trust of customers across the sector. Becoming a UIS customer means more than just purchasing products, it means becoming part of a family that values long-term relationships and consistently delivers on its promises.
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Conference Programme
09.00 – 09.30 Registration & Exhibition
SESSION I
09.30 - 09.40 Conference opening and welcome
Graham Howard, UKSTT Chair
09.40 - 10.00 What’s available to help you understand trenchless from UKSTT and the International Society for Trenchless Technology
Iain Naismith, UKSTT subcommittee Chair, IKT
Belfast Wednesday 19 March 2025
10.00 - 10.20 Understanding wastewater system performance at Uisce Éireann – 10 years of travel and next steps
Francis Finnerty, Uisce Éireann
10.20 - 10.30 Q & A
10.30 - 10.40
Sponsor’s Presentation - Protecting employees from hazards in the manholeinspecting and cleaning rising mains from street level
Nico Hindriks, Quick-Pig Reinert-Ritz
10.40 - 11.30 Exhibition & Refreshments
SESSION II
11.30 - 11.50 River Foyle HDD Crossing for Firmus Energy – The challenges and the solutions
11.50 - 12.30
Adrian Petticrew, Kier Group
Uisce Éireann case studies showcasing trenchless technology:
1) Athlone WW Network - European Court of Justice Infringement Case
Kevin Harrington, Uisce Éireann & Ross Orderly, McAllister Bros Ltd
2) Leixlip I&I Reduction
Tom Coleman, Director, USA & USSR Ltd
12.30 - 12.40 Q & A
12.40 - 12.50
Sponsor’s Presentation - Utility & Pipeline Specialist, Vermeer UK
Jason Barnes, Vermeer UK
12.50 - 14.00 Exhibition & Lunch
SESSION III
14.00 - 14.10
Sponsor’s Presentation
Gavin Iredale , UIS Tooling & Technologies Ltd
14.10 - 14.30 Semi-autonomous, No-Dig leak detection in water mains
Paddy Mallon, Bradan Developments
14.30 - 14.50 Shore Road Belfast sewer rehabilitation for Northern Ireland Water
Gerard McColgan, Dawson Wam & John Griffin, Northern Ireland Water
14.50 - 15.00 Q & A
15.00 Close
The organiser reserves the right to amend the programme or substitute speakers without notice if necessary.
Speakers
Tom Coleman Director, USA Ltd/USSR Ltd
Tom is currently a director of both USA Ltd and USSR Ltd who are specialist survey and rehabilitation contractors. Having graduated from UCD in 1992 with a B.Eng Civil Engineering, Tom started his career at Edmund Nuttall, gaining valuable experience in contracting and temporary works design.
Since joining USA ltd / USSR Ltd in 1995, he has been involved in the development and promotion of No-Dig techniques and supported the development of specialised bespoke equipment to solve site specific installation issues. He has also been to the forefront of developing techniques in conjunction with Swedish and Austrian suppliers to enable blind shot and mains to lateral UV lining.
Francis Finnerty National Strategic Planning Manager, Uisce Éireann
Francis is the National Strategic Planning Manager for Wastewater in the Asset Strategy section of Uisce Eireann (Irish Water). He has responsibility for integrated urban wastewater planning in Uisce Eireann, with a current focus on policy and new legislative drivers including the recast of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. Francis has over 30 years of experience working in the water sector in Ireland - from large catchment strategic planning to modelling and design largely in the urban drainage area - having previously spent time employed by a local authority, an engineering consultant and surveying & sewer rehabilitation contractors.
Speakers
John Griffin Head of Wastewater Capital Delivery, Northern Ireland Water
John is currently Head of Wastewater Capital Delivery (Infra) in Northern Ireland Water and has worked for Northern Ireland Water for over 22 years. A Chartered Civil Engineer and Member of CIWEM he currently leads the team responsible for sewerage pumping station and sewerage upgrades. While he has worked in various posts within NIW he has primarily worked in Wastewater Treatment but also developed and implemented the Environmental Management System. His most recent work has been the development of greener wastewater treatment solutions such as Integrated Constructed Wetlands as well as working building NIWs 1st Nereda Plant and piloting Biofermentation.
Speakers
Kevin Harrington Project Manager, Uisce Éireann
Kevin is a Project Manager with Uisce Éireann, overseeing wastewater infrastructure projects in the Northwest Region. Since joining the Wastewater Below Ground (WWBG) team in September 2023, he has been responsible for managing CCTV surveys and rehabilitation works on gravity sewers.
He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Sligo IT (ATU) and has extensive experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. Prior to joining Uisce Éireann, Kevin worked as a Senior Resident Engineer on Capital Works Programmes, supervising the construction of wastewater treatment plants in Mayo and Roscommon, as well as water upgrade projects in Sligo and Longford.
Paddy Mallon is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) with 39 years of experience in the design, development, manufacture, integration, and testing of low-speed and supersonic airframes.
He studied Aeronautical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), graduating in 1986, and later earned an MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 2003.
Throughout his career, Paddy has held key leadership roles, including Senior Thales Expert for Missiles and Chief Engineer on numerous programs. In 2018, he founded Bradan Developments, applying his expertise in complex systems to advance leak detection and inspection technologies for water mains, reservoirs, and open water.
An innovator with multiple patents, Paddy has published extensively at both national and international conferences. He is a member of Matrix, the scientific and industrial advisory body to the Department for the Economy (DfE).
JBP will be running their trenchless master classes at:
Trenchless Asia 2025 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trenchless India 2025
Trenchless Asia 2026 – Bangkok, Thailand
Trenchless Middle East 2026 For more information contact: Frank Reilly on: frank.reilly@jbpcomposites.com or Paul Harwood on: pharwood@westrade.co.uk The Masterclass series is set to visit other high growth markets across the globe to be announced soon TRENCHLESS
- 10 July 2025
Following the success of previous events held in Bangalore and New Delhi, Trenchless India 2025 is India’s premier event dedicated to cutting-edge trenchless solutions for underground construction, repair, and maintenance
Held in the bustling city of Chennai, this two-day exhibition and conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, engineers, and technology providers to showcase innovations, exchange knowledge, and forge new business partnerships
Speakers
Gerard McColgan
Chartered Civil Engineer, Dawson WAM
Gerard is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 19 years’ experience in the successful delivery of a variety of award winning large-scale civil engineering projects. Gerard currently leads a highly skilled team that values teamwork, open communication and collective problemsolving using modern construction techniques that has extensive experience delivering large infrastructure projects including Flood Defence, Marine, Water/Waste Water, CIPP Lining & large scale specialist civil engineering & piling contracts for both public & private clients throughout the UK and Ireland.
Iain Naismith
Chair of the UKSTT Technical and Education Committee
Iain is Chair of the UKSTT Technical and Education Committee and is a member of the T&E Committee of the International Society for Trenchless Technology.
He is a Senior Research Fellow at IKT - Institute for Underground Infrastructure, the German not-for-profit engineering research institute that investigates extending the life of ageing sewer infrastructure and the management of urban drainage.
Ross Orderly
Project Manager, McAllister Bros Ltd
Ross is a Project Manager at McAllister Bros Ltd, a specialist survey and rehabilitation contractor. With over 10 years of experience in CCTV surveys and sewer rehabilitation, he has overseen projects for Uisce Éireann and Northern Ireland Water. Holding a HND in Civil Engineering, Ross has specialised in UV-cured CIPP lining since joining McAllister Bros in 2020. Most recently, he successfully delivered the Athlone Sewer Rehabilitation contract for Uisce Éireann, utilising CIPP lining to rehabilitate large-diameter non-circular sewers.
Speakers
Adrian Petticrew
OBE MRICS, Head of Commercial (NI), Kier Group
Adrian is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, involved in the Civil Engineering and Utilities sector. With over 26 years’ experience with Kier in Northern Ireland, he has worked extensively on collaborative frameworks and projects with leading energy companies and NI Water with a value in excess of £750m.
He also worked as part of a team across Scotland and England delivering major infrastructure projects including windfarms, electrical networks and provision of utility services on Edinburgh Trams.
Key achievements have included the establishment and maintenance of the NI Gas Engineering Materials Supply Chain Alliance which was established in 2001 and achieved a European Supply Chain Award for its innovative and collaborative approach to procuring and effectively managing a complex inventory of safety critical components and materials. Currently leading commercially on a £150m project to expand and enhance the Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works.
WHO WE ARE
The British Drilling Association (BDA) is the UK’s leading advocate for the geotechnical drilling industry, dedicated to improving standards in health and safety, quality of workmanship, and technical compliance.
The BDA engage with the wider geotechnical and ground related industries to promote high standards through initiatives like our third-party independently accredited BDA Audit.
WHY JOIN THE BDA?
• COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT: Become part of a robust community with a strong voice in the industry.
• RESOURCES: FREE access to BDA publications, safety manuals, and guidance documents
• VISIBILITY: Full, searchable company listing on the BDA website.
OUR MEMBERS
BDA members span the drilling industry spectrum, including clients who procure or specify drilling services, contractors who oversee and manage drilling operations, and the drillers themselves who execute these specialised tasks.
• PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Discounts on BDA and supported events, and free monthly updates from the industry.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE: Benefit from the BDA Audit that certifies adherence to the highest industry standards.
ADVANCE WELDING
Units 1 and 2, Taylor Street, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 5DZ, UK
T: 07908 208626
E: kevin.wilkinson@advancewelding.co.uk
W: www.advancewelding.co.uk
CHANNELINE INTERNATIONAL FIBER GLASS MANUFACTURING LLC
Plot 597-546, Street 35, Community 597, Dubai Investment Park 2, Dubai, UAE
T: 07971 488483
E: tim.webb@channeline.com
W: www.channeline.com
AMIBLU UK LTD
One Fleet Place, Barnet, London, EC4M 7WS, UK
T: 07490 209948
E: tim.whittle@amiblu.com
W: www.amiblu.com
HERMES TECHNOLOGIE LIMITED
8 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8LS
T: +43 664 422 3996
E: office@hermes-technologie.com
W: www.hermes-technologie.de/en/
HY-RAM ENGINEERING CO LTD
Pelham Street, Mansfield, NG18 2EY, UK
T: 01623 422982
E: jthornton@hyram.com
W: www.hy-ram.co.uk
JOSEPH GALLAGHER
Joseph Gallagher Stanford Road, Orsett, RM16 3BX, UK
T: 01375 672070
E: gemma.ashley@josephgallagher.co.uk
W: www.josephgallagher.co.uk
IMS ROBOTICS UK LTD
Unit 5 Enterprise Business Park, Moorhouse Avenue, Leeds, LS11 8HA, UK
T: 07369 236251
E: john.rose@ims-robotics.co.uk
W: www.ims-robotics.co.uk
LATERAL REPAIRS UAB
Paberziu g. 5 Taurage, 72328, Lithuania
T: +370 698 76581
E: drew@lateralrepairs.com
W: www.lateralrepairs.com
MAMMOTH - MTS
Unit 19 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NW, UK
T: 01353 664888
E: info@mammoth-mts.co.uk
W: www.mammoth-mts.co.uk
PEARPOINT
49 Woolmer Way, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 9QE, UK
T: 01420 470222
E: pearpoint.uk@spx.com
W: www.pearpoint.com
MCALLISTER BROS LIMITED
91 Drumalane Road, Newry, Mourne and Down, BT35 8QJ, UK
T: 07921 095737
E: justin.watson@mcallistergroup.com
W: www.mcallistergroup.com/corporate
PICOTE SOLUTIONS
Unit 1 Vulcan Close, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 9DD, UK
T: 07585 116508
E: dawn@picotesolutions.com
W: www.picotegroup.com
7 - 8 May
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Meet industry experts from all over
• Prof. Sam Ariaratnam – World renowned expert in HDD
• Ir. Dr. Choo Chung Siung – Swinburne University of Technology, Kuching
• Börje Persson – JBP Composites and Trenchless Training
• Faisal Othman – Malaysia Association for Trenchless Technology
Your FREE visitor ticket includes:
• Two-day access to the conference and exhibition
• Access to exhibitors leading the way in trenchless
• Certificate of attendance and CPD/CCD and CIDB points
• Invitation to the networking drinks reception on Day One
• Free catering with lunch and refreshments
• JBP Trenchless Training sessions
PRO LINING SOLUTIONS
Unit 16 Moorhouse Avenue, Leeds, LS11 8HA, UK
T: 07472 502927
E: garrick@proliningsolutions.com
W: www.proliningsolutions.com
RÄDLINGER PRIMUS LINE GMBH
Kammerdorfer Straße 16 Cham, 93413, Germany
T: 07377 970161
E: paris.johnston@primusline.com
W: www.primusline.com/en/
RADIUS SUBTERRA LTD
Radius House, Berristow Lane, South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2JJ, UK
