A connection apparatus and associated method are provided. The connection
apparatus is configured to be connected to a guide line and a conduit so
that the conduit can be pulled through a structure by the guide line. In
this regard, the apparatus can include a body member that extends between
first and second ends and defines a connector for engaging the guide line
and an engagement portion for engaging the conduit. In some cases, a
second connector is provided to engage a cable, such as an electrical
wire, that is disposed in the conduit. Thus, the apparatus can be used to
pull the conduit by a leading end thereof, and the apparatus can
additionally pull the cable through the structure with the conduit, i.e.,
without requiring separate operations. The body member can also define a
tapered outer contour, such as a frustoconical shaped end, to facilitate
the passage of the apparatus and conduit through the structure.