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Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Drill Pipe: Handle with Care

With the recent increase in drill pipe replacement for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) units, now is a good time t...

February 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
HDD Used as Part of Chilled Water System Replacement in...

The year 2005 has been a big one for both celebrating the old and welcoming the new at Missouri State University. The un...

October 1, 2005
International
Trenchless Technology in India

In this article, we will discuss the business of trenchless technology in India, which is the largest market of trenchle...

September 1, 2005
Business/People
2005 Trenchless Technology Person-of-the-Year: David Bennett

In both the realm of nature and the realm of construction, a strong foundation is needed to help things grow. A building...

March 1, 2005
Archives
Subsurface Utility Engineering

The term subsurface utility engineering, or SUE for short, has been aroundsince 1989. The practice of subsurface utility...

May 20, 2004
Archives
Bor-It Stays Grounded in Auger Boring

Michael Albers believes in his work. The president and owner of Bor-It Mfg. has seen new technologies come and go, but t...

May 20, 2004
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Planning an HDD Bore?

Because of their familiarity with the HDD process, workers have, in some instances, found shortcuts to bore planning pro...

April 1, 2004
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Making the “Exit Side” a Safer Place to...

Either you have had the unfortunate personal experience of, or could imagine the dangers of, the common practice of usin...

February 1, 2002
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Why Are Reamers Like Pocket Knives?

Reamers and pocket knives are both cutting tools with about as many sizes, shapes and descriptive names for one as the o...

February 1, 1997