#41 Inside Murphy Pipelines: Building HDPE Projects Through Education & Execution

HDPE expert Dave Stewart, formerly of Lago Vista, Texas, shares his perspective on the regional growth of HDPE and the lessons learned from more than two decades of real-world use.Sponsored by SECOR, this episode offers practical insights into how HDPE has evolved and what utilities and engineers can learn from that experience.

The PE Alliance is pleased to release its latest podcast conversation. John Trimble, the man behind the scenes at SECOR who has a massive wealth of HDPE knowledge talks career, field issues and other HDPE tales. Join Dan Landy and Peter Dyke as they get to know John and learn lots. #fuseitorloseit

The Alliance Team present Podcast #42 featuring Dan Landy and Alan Ambler PE, engineers from the Alliance. This podcast is focused upon the iHDPE ndustry sales person. The team discusses common questions from the standpoint of the industry sales person so the listener can be equipped with how to answer both those easy and  complex questions. You watch or listen to this session you will be able to talk about the following Issues:    Services offered by the Alliance,    Product life - "Why can we say 100 years?   Resin Improvements   Deration of HDPE pipe pressure class   Pressure Testing of pipe strings   Connections: Megalug, Mj and insert stiffeners   Bend Radius   Thermal Effects   Mechanical Fittings Torque   Anchor Blocks   Bead trimming   Grouting   EDR w/ fabricated fittingsPlease join the group for an hour of lively HDPE oriented conversation. 

"We sat down with Bill Fussner of Murphy Pipelines to discuss how education and execution are driving HDPE growth across the country. With a background in pipeline rehab and engineering, Bill focuses on working with utilities and engineers early to position HDPE and trenchless methods as long-term solutions.Murphy’s core strength is trenchless installation, specifically CompressionFit, sliplining and pipe bursting. These methods allow the installation of fully fused, leak-free HDPE systems with minimal disruption and significantly lower impact than open-cut methods in complex corridors.The takeaway: aging infrastructure continues to fail, and HDPE paired with trenchless methods offers a more durable, scalable path forward."

Data centers are reshaping infrastructure design, particularly for cooling systems and underground utilities. In this episode of the Poly Podcast, we sit down with Andy McElroy of McElroy Manufacturing to discuss why HDPE and PPR-CT are increasingly specified for this rapidly expanding market.The conversation examines how hyperscalers evaluate piping systems through performance, constructibility and long term reliability. Andy explains why fusible HDPE is widely used for underground chilled water, process water, wastewater and conduit applications. Inside facilities, PPR-CT is gaining traction where higher operating temperatures and dimensional stability are required. Key drivers include corrosion resistance, system cleanliness, reduced weight and hydraulic performance.The episode highlights the scale of modern data center development and its impact on pipe volume, prefabrication and quality control. Andy discusses automated fusion using McElroy equipment, including the Acrobat I Series, ProFab 400i and the McElroy Datalogger, used to document fusion parameters and support consistent joint quality.As hyperscalers continue deploying HDPE and PPR-CT, adoption is extending beyond private development and into municipal systems. Proven performance is building confidence among engineers, contractors and utilities and accelerating broader use of fusible piping across water and utility infrastructure.

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, he remains an active leader in the field.

Join Peter Dyke and Richard Kolasa (WL Plastics) as they explore the world of HDPE in austere, marine environments. They’re joined by special guest Adrian Hannam (GreatPacific Consulting) an expert in marine infrastructure. Together, they dive into how HDPE’s durability, flexibility and corrosion resistance make it ideal for underwater pipelines and other marine applications. Hear real-world success stories and innovative solutions. This episode is perfect for engineers, contractors and anyone curious about HDPE’s capabilities in challenging aquatic conditions!

Jonathan Schumchyk - Executive Vice President Haugland GroupJimmy Kirchdorfer - Chairman & CEO ISCO Industries, IncDavid Fink - President of Plastic Pipe Institute Richard Brand - Executive Director - East Windsor MUADan Landy - Engineer - Alliance for PE PipeDoug Keller - Technical Pipe Lead - Americas - LyondellBasellThank you to our Poly Podcast sponsor WL Plastics.