Our History

In 1990, five key people – Michael Argent, Norm Sirna, Richard Thomasson, Stephen Cordes and Tom Iseley – began to the brainstorm on the possibility of establishing a new association just for trenchless technology. That organization became known as the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) and those five people became its founding members. Today, our society is a vibrant, growing organization of more than 1,200 members throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Read the brief story of trenchless construction and NASTT>>

Overview

NASTT is a multiple disciplinary society of individuals and organizations with professional, utilitarian or environmental interests in trenchless technology. It is affiliated with the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) and shares the same basic concerns for the environmental and social costs of utilities trenching. NASTT members are automatically members of ISTT.

Mission

NASTT’s mission is to advance trenchless technology and to promote its benefits for the public and the environment by increasing awareness and knowledge through information dissemination; research and development; education and training; and partnerships with organizations and agencies interested in trenchless technology and its benefits. NASTT provides a representative voice for all sectors of the trenchless technology industry.

Membership

NASTT membership is available to a broad spectrum of individuals, agencies and companies involved or concerned with providing gas, water, sewerage, communications and electrical services. Our members include: contractors, researchers, engineers, manufacturers, owners, government agencies, consultants and developers interested in underground systems and the application of trenchless technology.

Leadership

The NASTT Board of Directors directs the affairs of the Society, on behalf of NASTT and its membership. The Board is comprised of a minimum of sixteen (16) and maximum of nineteen (19) directors, who are elected by the Society's members. Only elected Directors may serve as Officers of the Society. Officers are appointed by the Board of Directors. Meet the NASTT Board of Directors>>

Regional Chapters

NASTT regional chapters promote education and encourage networking on a local level. When you join NASTT, you automatically become a member of the regional chapter in your area.

Education & Training

NASTT is known for providing top-notch, quality education and training programs to trenchless professionals. Whether you're an experienced professional, or a newcomer to the industry, you can hone your knowledge and skills through one of NASTT's Good Practices Courses covering Horizontal Directional drilling (HDD), Pipe bursting, Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP), laterals and new installation methods such as auger boring, pipe ramming, pipe jacking and the pilot tube method. The annual No-Dig Show is NASTT’s education flagship event, offering an impressive collection of quality papers, an exhibition hall with more than 125 trenchless companies displaying their products and services, a series of specialized training courses, and many entertaining networking events and special awards.