Business Details
Trusted Pipeline Rehabilitation Solutions for Municipal and Industrial Infrastructure
SAK Construction stands as the nation's most experienced pipeline rehabilitation contractor, delivering innovative trenchless solutions for over four decades. Founded on core values of quality, integrity, and safety, we specialize in renewing critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure with minimal disruption. Our expertise spans CIPP lining, geopolymer coatings, spiral wound PVC, and sliplining technologies, serving municipalities and industrial clients nationwide. With a workforce of 500+ professionals and 2,500+ completed projects, we combine proven methodologies with cutting-edge advancements to ensure pipeline longevity.Our safety-first culture, recognized industry leadership, and commitment to zero incidents underscore our reputation as infrastructure stewards. From small municipal repairs to large-scale regional projects, we provide tailored solutions that protect public health, preserve environmental integrity, and support community growth while maintaining operational continuity for our clients.
Services
CIPP Lining
Geopolymer Coatings
Spiral Wound PVC
Sliplining
BulletLiner
Shotcrete
Stormwater Renewal
Wastewater Rehabilitation
Water Pipeline Repair
Trenchless Technology
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation technologies
- Our nationwide reach includes regional offices in four strategic US locations
- We maintain a safety-first culture with zero incident goals and comprehensive training programs
- We provide multiple proprietary technologies including BulletLiner and OMNIA Partners contracts
- Our team includes industry pioneers who developed modern pipeline rehabilitation standards
Services
CIPP Lining
Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology renews existing pipelines without excavation. This trenchless method creates seamless, durable linings for gravity storm and wastewater systems. Our experienced team delivers minimal surface disruption while restoring pipeline integrity through resin-saturated felt tubes cured with steam or UV light.
Geopolymer Coatings
Geopolymer technology restores large-diameter pipes using advanced mortar formulations. This solution strengthens metal, concrete, and masonry pipelines while allowing scheduled work interruptions. The chemical-resistant coating extends service life for storm and sewer infrastructure through spray-applied structural reinforcement.
Spiral Wound PVC
Spiral Wound PVC (SPR) creates new internal linings for 18"-144" pipelines using machine-wound PVC strips. This trenchless method accommodates non-round shapes and live flow conditions. The leak-proof system provides structural reinforcement while minimizing excavation requirements for municipal and industrial applications.
Sliplining
Sliplining installs new HDPE or PVC pipes within existing infrastructure to restore capacity without major excavation. This method creates structurally sound replacements for deteriorated pipelines while maintaining service continuity through minimal access points.
BulletLiner
BulletLiner installs flexible, high-strength liners through two small access pits. This trenchless solution works for water, wastewater, oil, and gas lines without service shutdowns. The NSF 61-certified system provides long-term watertight performance at reduced replacement costs.
People
Jerry Shaw
President / Co-Founder
Jerry Shaw leads daily operations with 40+ years of tunneling expertise. He grew Affholder, Inc. from $25M to $125M revenue while pioneering trenchless technologies that now define SAK's industry leadership.
Tom Kalishman
Chairman & CEO / Co-Founder
Tom Kalishman provides strategic direction with decades of trenchless industry experience. As former Insituform executive, he helped grow the company into the world's largest pipeline rehabilitation contractor before co-founding SAK.
Harry Miller
Vice President & Director of Safety & Labor Relations
Harry Miller oversees SAK's safety programs, implementing the Focus On Safety initiative that emphasizes STOP-THINK-ACT protocols and continuous improvement through regional training and field audits.
Questions
What pipeline rehabilitation technologies does SAK Construction offer?
SAK provides CIPP lining, geopolymer coatings, spiral wound PVC, sliplining, BulletLiner®, and shotcrete technologies for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Does SAK Construction work with both public and private sector clients?
We serve municipalities, industrial facilities, and private clients nationwide with trenchless pipeline solutions that minimize operational disruption.
What safety measures does SAK prioritize on projects?
Our Focus On Safety program includes STOP-THINK-ACT protocols, regional training seminars, and continuous employee retraining to achieve zero incidents.
How does SAK handle large diameter pipeline rehabilitation?
We specialize in renewing pipelines from 6 to 144 inches in diameter using geopolymer coatings, spiral wound PVC, and other trenchless methods.
Can SAK perform pipeline repairs in live flow conditions?
Yes, our spiral wound PVC technology and BulletLiner® system allow installation in live flow conditions without requiring bypass pumping.
Reviews (3)
Patrick O'Connor
Jul 26, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
SAK is quick to take action and make sure customers and non customers alike are satisfied with the quality of the work and responses.
SAK is quick to take action and make sure customers and non customers alike are satisfied with the quality of the work and responses.
Jessika Springer
Dec 23, 2018
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What kind of company starts scheduled maintenance on a sewer system and doesn't let the customer know? Notifying you by a flyer on your door stating work is scheduled to start 5-21 at 2pm... IT IS MAY 21ST and past 2pm... It's a lovely flyer saying: keep bathroom uses to a minimum, no bathing, no laundry and do not use dishwasher. Work SHOULD be done in 8-10 hours... oh yeah and the enjoy the sounds of a giant truck running right out side of your house. The last 3 hours I have been home have been amazing. Trying to cook with minimal water usage... and in every room of my house I can hear the truck
Josh Johnson
Nov 19, 2018
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My husband hurt his back working here, he thought he was doing the right thing by not going through comp instead he got a restriction list from his doctor which his boss didnt recognize he sat for 2 weeks no unemployment no money at all and when he finally got a release he worked for 1 week then sak laid him off what a sad thing to do right before Christmas
