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Directional Drilling

Directional drilling, also known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimally invasive trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig.

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February 7, 2017
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First Direct Pipe Project Completed in Poland
February 3, 2017
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Prime Horizontal Launches MudVis System
January 31, 2017
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Do It Rite Cable Inc. Makes a Lasting Impact in the Utility Installation Market
January 20, 2017
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Compact Directional Drill Rigs: A Good Maintenance Program Goes a...

Directional drilling contractors like to get the most out of their drill rigs, to say the least. They are also some of t...

January 17, 2017
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Fleming College, CATT Create Four-Day HDD Field Course

Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies (CATT) and Fleming College will offer a new hands-on four-day field co...

January 12, 2017
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Source HDD Launches Redesigned Website

Kicking the new year off, Source: HDD Inc. launched a new website featuring a cleaner look, enhanced content and intuiti...

January 4, 2017
Applications New Ditch Witch JT10
Ditch Witch JT10 Offers Unbeatable Power in Compact HDD Package

Ditch Witch recently introduced the JT10 horizontal directional drill (HDD) providing operators with exceptional power i...

January 3, 2017
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Unpredictable Urban Terrain Tamed by ADB Companies

For utility construction companies, urban environments can pose more challenges than the hardest rock. That’s beca...

December 12, 2016
Auger Boring Barbco's FlexBor
Barbco FlexBor, TriBor Demonstration Day a Success

Barbco Inc., a manufacturer of equipment for underground utility installations, invited customers to its East Canton, Oh...

December 6, 2016
Directional Drilling
Directional Drilling: Tracking and Guiding 101

The middle “D” in the acronym HDD stands for “directional,” and without directional capabilities...

December 6, 2016
Business/People
Rick Rodier Named Vice President of Toro’s Sitework System Business

The Toro Co. has named Rick Rodier vice president of Toro’s Sitework Systems Business, after previously serving as...

December 1, 2016
Directional Drilling
HDD Used Equipment Market Remains Strong

The time has come to take the plunge and increase the number of drill rigs in your fleet. Or perhaps your need is to rep...

November 30, 2016
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HDD Contractor Tackles Fiber Installations in Missouri

Nathan White doesn’t know what a slow day is like.   As underground construction coordinator for the St. Loui...

November 28, 2016
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Subsite Electronics Launches Commander 7 HDD Guidance Display

Subsite Electronics, a Charles Machine Works Company, has introduced the Commander 7 HDD Guidance Display. A direct resu...

November 24, 2016
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Using Drilling Fluids to Manage Risk in HDD

When installing underground utilities using the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) method, certain risks are inherent...

November 21, 2016
Applications
Drilling Fluids Critical to Successful HDD Jobs

Times have changed, and contractors now realize the importance of drilling mud Jim Watland has been working in the horiz...

November 16, 2016
Directional Drilling
Q&A With Gabe’s Construction: HDD and the Oil and Gas...

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is an integral part of the oil and gas pipeline industry. With increased governmen...

November 4, 2016
Business/People
Vermeer Corp. and DMACC Partner to Train and Certify HDD...

Vermeer has created a partnership with the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) — Iowa’s largest two-ye...

November 2, 2016
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