HDD Equipment Spotlight: Shakers and Screen Technology
Conventional mud systems owned by Directional Service South of Bossier City, Louisiana, were struggling to…
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HDD Contractor Profile: B&H Construction Powers Through Oklahoma Rock with Ease
Today’s underground construction operators are continuously looking for ways to work smarter and do more…
HDD in Arizona: Fifth Annual HDD Academy Holds Successful Program
This year’s HDD Academy, held Feb. 25-26, was a rousing success as nearly 80 attendees…
EM Technology — A Practical Discussion
The growing use of Electro-Magnetic or “EM” technology in wireless steering systems has expanded in…
Fiber Optics Create Opportunities in Colorado
The massive undertaking of delivering high-speed internet around the country is about more than giving…
Reamer Repair and Maintenance 101
Lifecycles encompass the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry daily. From pipe installation products, drilling equipment…
Bringing Technology to the HDD Rig
EDR Systems Improve Visibility of Drilling Operations The benefits of electronic drilling record technology (EDR)…
Cartridge Method Solves HDD Challenge Across Hunting Bayou
One of Houston’s major water transmission mains is a 42-in. line that begins at the…
Vactor Mfg. Introduces TRUVAC Vacuum Excavators
Vactor Mfg. Inc., a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corp. announced the introduction of TRUVAC, a…
What’s the Fuss? Contractors Find New Solutions for Slurry Handling, Disposal
As Drilling Fluid and Slurry Handling Costs Increase Contractors Find New Solutions to Help the…
Drilling Rock: Choosing the Proper Tool
There are various formations of rock with various PSI ratings. There are different bits and…
Preventing Utility Strikes Is Everyone’s Responsibility
With the demand for faster data speeds increasing, more utility lines going from overhead to…
Completing a 900-ft HDD Under the Loop 101 Freeway in Arizona
Earlier this year, SSC Underground was contracted to install 900 ft of 24-in. casing to…
SSC Underground Deploys Drones on Trenchless Projects (VIDEO)
Specialized Services Company (SSC Underground), is an Arizona-based trenchless contracting company, that recently started utilizing…
McConnell Dowell Completes World Record Direct Pipe Installation
Just under four months after launch, the site crew in New Zealand’s Whangaparaoa can report…
Product Spotlight: Melfred Borzall Eagle Claw SD
Josh Rishel, with Clearfield, Pennsylvania-based C & R Directional Boring LLC, has been working alongside…
Improving the Marine Environment: HDD Under the Victoria Harbour
British Columbia’s Capital Regional District, a regional municipality that includes Victoria, the province’s capital, is…
Vermeer Hit the Road for Four-City Tour to Showcase Dual Rod Rock Drill
The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) has made new fans as it…
Product Profile: Ditch Witch JT20XP Directional Drill Package
As demand surges to get gigabit internet to homes and businesses across North America, horizontal…
Product Showcase: Armadrillco – The World’s Toughest Tooling
Designed by a driller for drillers, Armadrillco provides a tooling solution for contractors struggling in…