Contractor: Bill Howe Plumbing
Certification: NuFlow Certified Contractor
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Facility Type: Major Resort Casino & Sportsbook (24/7 Operation)
A Decade-Long Plumbing Failure Beneath Las Vegas’s Largest Sportsbook
For more than ten years, a prominent Las Vegas resort casino faced a persistent and high-risk plumbing failure beneath the heart of its operations. A broken 6-inch combination fitting was located approximately eight feet below a primary pedestrian walkway inside the casino’s Sportsbook – one of the facility’s most critical revenue centers.
Compounding the issue, all sewer lines feeding into and exiting the damaged fitting were in various stages of deterioration. The casino’s engineering team reviewed multiple bids over the years, including full excavation and traditional CIPP solutions. However, each proposal required significant disruption to 24/7 casino operations – creating unacceptable risk and potential revenue loss.
With no viable solution that avoided shutdowns, the problem remained unresolved for over a decade.
A Remote, Trenchless Repair Using NuFlow Technology
Following a detailed site walk and sewer camera inspection, NuFlow Certified Contractor Bill Howe Plumbing identified a new path forward. Their assessment confirmed that the broken fitting could be repaired remotely using a specialized NuFlow connection liner – eliminating the need for excavation in critical areas.
In addition to repairing the failed fitting, the team proposed rehabilitating approximately 600 feet of sewer building mains, ranging from 4-inch to 8-inch diameter, both upstream and downstream of the compromised connection.
During inspection, another major obstacle was uncovered: two 100-foot abandoned cables buried in sludge within the sewer system. This added complexity further reinforced the need for a precise, trenchless approach.
Despite these challenges, the team presented a solution that had previously been considered impossible – complete sewer repair with no operational shutdowns.
What Is CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe)?
CIPP is a trenchless pipe rehabilitation method used to restore failing sewer lines without removing or replacing them.
NuFlow Pull-In-Place CIPP process uses a custom-measured felt liner saturated with a two-part epoxy resin. The liner is inserted into the existing pipe and expanded using an internal bladder, forming a seamless new pipe within the original system.
Once cured, the result is:
- A corrosion-resistant, leak-free system
- Minimal excavation requirements
- Significantly reduced downtime compared to traditional dig-and-replace methods
- Extended service life, often exceeding 50 years
For facilities that operate around the clock – such as casinos, hospitals, and commercial buildings – trenchless CIPP allows critical infrastructure repair with minimal disruption.
Precision Planning, Strategic Access, and Zero Disruption
The project was executed over a four-week schedule with a clear objective: maintain full casino operations at all times.
To achieve this, the team created two carefully planned access points:
- A 9-foot-deep exterior excavation outside the casino
- An 8-foot-deep interior excavation in a discreet dining area location
The interior workspace was concealed behind draping, allowing full access while remaining virtually invisible to guests.
Using Vac-Con trucks, bypass pumping, and controlled work windows, the team successfully:
- Removed abandoned mainline cables
- Repaired the failed fitting using a push-in-place NuFlow connection liner
- Installed approximately 600 feet of pull-in-place NuFlow CIPP liner, including 8-inch, 6-inch, 5-inch, 4-inch, and 3-inch pipe diameters
Throughout the process, casino operations – including gaming areas, restaurants, and walkways – remained fully functional.
From Skepticism to Sole-Source Confidence
At the outset, the casino’s Director of Engineering expressed skepticism, noting that no previous contractor had been able to deliver a non-disruptive solution. He committed that if the project could be completed without interruption, the contractor would be awarded future work.
Bill Howe Plumbing delivered.
The repair was completed successfully, the failing infrastructure was restored, and the casino experienced zero unplanned downtime. A decade-long issue was resolved efficiently and permanently.
As a result, Bill Howe Plumbing was elevated to a sole-source provider for future trenchless rehabilitation work at the property.
Why It Matters
This project exemplifies the power of NuFlow’s trenchless technology when paired with an experienced, highly skilled Certified Contractor. Bill Howe Plumbing’s ability to execute a complex, high-stakes repair in one of the most demanding environments in the country demonstrates what is possible when innovation, planning, and expertise align.
Contact NuFlow Technologies today to discover how trenchless CIPP lining can restore your infrastructure, minimize disruption, and keep your operations running without interruption.
FAQ
- How can sewer repairs be completed without shutting down a facility?
Trenchless technologies like CIPP lining allow repairs to be performed internally, avoiding large-scale excavation and enabling facilities to remain fully operational during the process. - What is a connection liner and when is it used?
A connection liner is used to repair localized damage at pipe junctions or fittings. It reinforces the connection point without removing surrounding infrastructure. - Why was trenchless repair the only viable option for this casino?
Traditional excavation would have required shutting down key areas of the casino, leading to major revenue loss. Trenchless repair eliminated that risk. - How long does a commercial CIPP project typically take?
Project timelines vary based on scope, but large-scale commercial projects – like this one – can often be completed in weeks rather than months, with phased work to maintain operations. - Is trenchless pipe repair durable enough for high-demand environments?
Yes. CIPP-lined pipes are corrosion-resistant and designed to last 50+ years, making them ideal for high-traffic commercial and industrial applications.
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