Are You Making These Drilling Fluid Mistakes?
In the 1970s, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) was a lot of trial and error. It…
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Fort Wayne Chooses HDPE and HDD for Water Main Replacement Program
Faced with an aging water delivery system that has experienced an average of 398 main…
Drill Pipe: The Bones of an HDD Project
It can be said that the drill pipe on an HDD project are like a…
Last Word: Setting the Record Straight about HDD Drilling Fluid
The increase in oil and gas exploration has been a great boom for North America…
Herrenknecht Starts Bauma 2019 with Coveted Innovation Award
In competition with the best manufacturers of construction machinery in the world, Herrenknecht AG received…
HDD Equipment Spotlight: Shakers and Screen Technology
Conventional mud systems owned by Directional Service South of Bossier City, Louisiana, were struggling to…
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…