What NASTT does

NASTT (North American Society for Trenchless Technology) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional society founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bothell, Washington, that promotes the advancement of trenchless technology for underground infrastructure management. The organization serves individual professionals, corporations, government and utility organizations, educational institutions, and students across the United States and Canada, with 19 student chapters at North American universities and additional regional chapters hosting local events.

NASTT's product portfolio centers on knowledge dissemination and community building rather than proprietary technology development. Core offerings include the annual No-Dig Show (described as the largest trenchless technology conference in the world), the Canadian-focused No-Dig North conference, peer-reviewed Good Practices Courses covering CIPP, HDD, pipe bursting, laterals, and new installation methods (delivered in-person, on-site, or virtually), the Knowledge Hub repository with over 3,000 technical papers available free to members, the Trenchless Career Center job board, Trenchless North America Magazine, the Pipe Bursting Center of Excellence, member directories, and an awards and scholarship program.

The business model is a hybrid membership and event revenue structure. Annual membership dues range from free for students to $1,800 for corporate groups (including six employees, with $100 per additional employee), with individual professional tiers at $100–$360 and government/utility/educational group rates at $500. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: members are acquired through the website, the No-Dig Show, regional chapters, and word-of-mouth within the trenchless technology industry, with retention supported by CEU-earning training, member-only content, and networking events.

Name

NASTT

Legal name

North American Society for Trenchless Technology

Website

https://nastt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NASTT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional society founded in 1990 that serves trenchless technology professionals, corporations, governments, utilities, and students across the U.S. and Canada through membership, training courses, conferences, and a technical knowledge repository.

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Product category

Professional Association & Industry Training

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career & Technical Education (CTE) & Trade Skills Media (EDAGALAG)

Keywords

• Trenchless technology society
• Professional membership association
• Underground infrastructure training
• No-dig conference
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bothell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual professionals, corporations, government/utility organizations, and educational institutions. Memberships include various tiers with different pricing based on organization type and employee count.
2. No-Dig Show Registration: Revenue from annual conference registration fees including technical sessions, exhibition hall access, and networking events. The No-Dig Show is described as the largest trenchless technology conference in the world.
3. No-Dig North Conference: Revenue from the Canadian regional conference held at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, featuring Good Practices Courses, technical sessions, and exhibition.
4. Training Courses: Good Practices Courses covering CIPP, HDD, pipe bursting, laterals, and new installation methods offered in cities throughout North America. Courses earn CEUs for participants. Private on-site and virtual training options also available.
5. Career Center Services: Job posting and resume search services for employers and job seekers in the trenchless industry, with member pricing for individuals and group member organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NASTT is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit professional society that provides membership, training, conferences, and technical resources for the trenchless technology industry. Members receive access to the Knowledge Hub of 3,000+ technical papers, discounted Good Practices Courses, the annual No-Dig Show, the No-Dig North conference, career services, and a peer-reviewed Trenchless 101 Glossary. Core revenue is generated through annual membership dues, conference registrations, and paid training programs.

Product overview

NASTT is a professional society of individuals, public organizations, and private companies promoting trenchless technology. Rather than a single unified product, NASTT offers a portfolio of member services including the No-Dig Show and No-Dig North conferences (flagship events), Good Practices Courses (training on CIPP, HDD, Pipe Bursting, Laterals, New Installation methods), the Knowledge Hub (technical papers library with 3,000+ documents), Trenchless Career Center (job board), Trenchless North America Magazine, Pipe Bursting Center of Excellence, Student Chapters Program with scholarship opportunities, and member directories (Member Connect Directory for members and Directory of Member Organizations for public).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• No-Dig Show: NASTT's flagship educational and networking event, the largest trenchless technology conference in the world
• No-Dig North
• Argent Memorial Scholarship Program
• Trenchless Career Center

Products and services

• NASTT No-Dig Show NASTT's flagship annual educational and networking event, recognized as the largest trenchless technology conference in the world, featuring technical papers, exhibition hall, specialized trenchless training courses, and industry awards.
• No-Dig North NASTT's Canadian-focused trenchless technology conference featuring Good Practices Courses on day one, followed by technical sessions, exhibition hall, and networking events.
• Good Practices Courses In-depth, peer-reviewed training courses covering targeted trenchless topics including CIPP, HDD, Pipe Bursting, Laterals, and New Installation methods, offered in cities throughout North America and available for private on-site or virtual delivery. Courses earn CEUs for participants.
• Trenchless Career Center Online job board and career development platform tailored to the trenchless and underground construction community, serving employers, recruiters, students, and professionals with member pricing for individuals and group member organizations.
• Trenchless North America Magazine NASTT's official magazine featuring industry news, technical articles, and coverage of company and career successes, distributed to members and available through regional chapter magazines.
• Student Chapters Program & Scholarships NASTT's student chapter network with 19 chapters throughout North America, offering scholarships including the Argent Memorial Scholarship Program ($5,000 awards) and No-Dig Show Student Scholarships covering conference registration and lodging.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Media & Association Partners (No-Dig Show)minorOthersNASTT partners with media and association organizations for the No-Dig Show conference. These partnerships support the annual exhibition and provide cross-promotional opportunities for the trenchless technology industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Public Works Association (APWA): Membership organization for public works professionals including municipal infrastructure managers, with training, credentialing (CPII), and an annual North American Snow Conference / PWX serving overlapping municipal buyer segments.
• American Water Works Association (AWWA): Large, established water utility professional association offering training, conferences (e.g., ACE), publications, and standards. Comparable membership/conference business model at significantly larger scale across the broader water sector.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): Major professional society for civil engineers with similar member-tier structure, technical library, conferences, and continuing education focus — covering underground infrastructure as one of many practice areas.
• Water Environment Federation (WEF): Professional association for water quality professionals with parallel member services, training, and technical conferences (e.g., WEFTEC), serving utilities and engineers involved in wastewater and sewer infrastructure.

Direct peers

• American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA): Trade association focused on concrete pipe and underground infrastructure products, offering member training, technical resources, and events for engineers and contractors in pipeline design and installation.
• Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA): Trade association for mainline pipeline contractors with member-driven training, conventions, and safety programs targeting contractors and engineers in underground pipeline construction.
• National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA): Trade association for utility infrastructure construction contractors with similar membership tiers, advocacy, training programs, and annual convention serving the same buyer personas.
• International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT): Global umbrella society for trenchless technology with overlapping mission (education, training, conferences, member services) and shared content categories (CIPP, HDD, pipe bursting). Highly comparable in business model and content focus.
• Underground Construction Technology Association (UCT): Operates major underground infrastructure conferences and serves a closely overlapping audience of utility contractors, engineers, and municipal decision-makers focused on trenchless and underground methods.
• Distribution Contractors Association (DCA): Membership association for contractors in the underground utility distribution industry (gas, water, sewer), offering training, safety programs, and an annual convention with overlapping member demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nastt?si=3C8VTb3WdshycVkI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-american-society-for-trenchless-technology-nastt-
• Xx.com/_NASTT
• Facebookfacebook.com/NoDigShow

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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