The Principles of Effective Solids Control
Although the use of drilling fluids within the horizontal directional drilling (HDD)/trenchless industry is still…
Browsing: New Installation
Ditch Witch Bolsters Training with HDD VR Simulator
The Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works Company, has introduced an industry-first Virtual Reality…
2018 Project of the Year New Installation Honorable Mentions
Rehoboth Beach Outfall Installation The Rehoboth Beach Outfall project in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, consists of…
Tech Forum: Preparation, Operation and Maintenance of Mud Systems
Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance of your mud recycling system can not only extend the…
Iowa Proves Fertile Ground for Compact HDD Contractor
While fiber-optic cable installation work appears to be getting ready to ramp up once again,…
Keeping your HDD Maxi Rig up and Running
The “maxi” class of horizontal direction drilling (HDD) machines are the largest and most powerful…
Plan for Success, Then Work the Plan
Pinnacle Construction & Directional Boring Inc. invests in planning to deliver results Many horizontal directional…
Last Word: DCA Showcases HDD on National Mall
The Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) recently conducted a Washington Fly-In to visit with federal agencies…
Powerful, Easy-to-Use Drills Conquer Challenging Underground Pipeline Project
Fast Forward HDD improves jobsite efficiency, tackles hard rock with Ditch Witch JT100 Drills Crude…
Ditch Witch Launches New, Innovative JT20XP Directional Drill Package
Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, released a new JT20XP horizontal directional drill (HDD)…
Crossing Under the Rio Grande for the Impulsora Pipeline
In Webb County, Texas, near Laredo, a nine-member directional drilling crew with PUMPCO Inc. have…
Digging Montreal: A Renewed Focus on Upgrading Aging Utilities Has Led to a Tunnelling Uptick
As one of Canada’s oldest cities, Montreal is looking to get an underground upgrade. In…
HDD Tooling Maintenance: Before, During & After
Before we can even discuss maintaining the tools for the job, it is important to…
Driven by Pride: Done-Rite Daylighting Builds its Reputation on Safety, Quality and Quantity
When Clayton “Clay” Thompson began his career in the construction industry, it was on a…
CETT, University of Alberta Hosting Advanced HDD Design Workshop
The University of Alberta Faculty of Extension and the Consortium for Engineered Trenchless Technologies (CETT)…
One of a Kind: Ductile Iron Pipe Used in HDD Installation for Cable Conduit Project
The first horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installation of AMERICAN ductile iron pipe for a cable…
Flowtite, Hobas Pipes Create Sustainable Stormwater System at Kraków Airport
A combination of filament wound Flowtite and centrifugally cast Hobas pipes by Amiblu is being…
A Refresher on Electrofusion Preparation
Cleanliness is Key to Ensuring Long-Lasting Joints Anyone who has made it to adulthood has…
Cobbles and Boulders: No Problem!
KS Energy Services recently completed a project that combined a rough and inconsistent terrain with…
Who’s Up for Arizona in the Winter? Planning Under Way for 2019 HDD Academy
Arizona State University, Benjamin Media Partner for Two-Day Program Come February 25-26 the place for…