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U-Tech Engineering Company Limited
U-Tech Engineering Company Limited (U-Tech)
is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of The Hong Kong and China
Gas Company. It provides a
full range of customer services
such as consulting, construction
and maintenance. The Company
has a proven track record
in the installation, rehabilitation
and replacement of underground
pipes both for gas and water,
driven by its advanced technology
of trenchless pipeline and
duct installation. Outside
Hong Kong, U-Tech is also
expanding its business in
mainland China and Southeast
Asia.
U-Tech's considerable expertise, which was initially
acquired in the laying and repair of pipes and establishment
of control systems, has subsequently enabled it to build
a reputation as an integrated utility contractor for
water, drainage, sewerage, electricity and telecommunications
projects that require top quality and reliable design.
U-Tech
- The one-stop shop utility
services provider
Its investment in automation and advanced tooling,
together with the backing of Towngas' expertise and
reputation, has made U-Tech a name to be reckoned with
as a one-stop-shop utility services provider.
U-Tech seeks to benefit from strong environmental imperatives
to reduce open-cut trenching and the environmental impacts
of pipeline construction. Its commitment to completing
work quickly and with the minimum of disturbance, has
resulted in its positioning itself as a major player
in trenchless engineering.
U-Tech adds value in terms of cost and efficiency of
site supervision for main contractors and is positioned
to take a leading role in the refurbishment and replacement
of Hong Kong's outdated infrastructure. There are extended
business opportunities in Southeast Asia and Greater
China where U-Tech's quality and expertise can be expected
to match the profile of emerging demand.
What exactly is "trenchless
technology"?
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Channels can now be dug underground
and pipes threaded through, significantly reducing
the need for open excavation. This results in less
disturbance and damage to the surrounding land,
roads and environment, less construction noise and
dust, less waste disposal, less pedestrian and traffic
congestion, reduced emissions from lorries and the
operation of on-site equipment, and a lower consumption
of fossil fuels. |
Different trenchless technologies
are available to meet specific
needs, namely swagelining, pipe
insertion, pipe ramming, pipe
jacking, pipe bursting, horizontal
directional drilling, the use
of a tunnel boring machine and
so on. |
