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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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A Look at the Latest Vacuum Excavator Offerings

Contractors working in an increasingly crowded underground space know the value of calling 811 befor...

June 6, 2017
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Vacuum Excavators Give Contractors a Better View at What’s Underground

  While contacting 811 before you dig and having utilities identified is a great place to start...

June 5, 2017
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Bit Brokers International Launches Pink Series

Bit Brokers International recently introduced its Drill Pink series with a portion of all profits ma...

June 1, 2017
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Trenchless Tech Forum: The Best Bits for Drilling in Shale

Mighty shale. Though this fine-grained sedimentary rock runs on the soft side of earthen material, i...

May 25, 2017
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A ‘Wireline’ Bore In Heavy Interference — Without A Wire

Northern Pipeline (NPL) is a nationally recognized infrastructure construction company headquartered...

May 25, 2017
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HDD Contractor Profile: Hot Rod Directional Boring

  Not narrow focusing on oil and gas work and always trying to get better everyday and with eve...

May 8, 2017
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Hunting Trenchless Names Foshee as International Sales Manager

As part of a continued commitment to reinforce its global presence and serve its international custo...

May 5, 2017
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The 411 on Mixed Metal Oxide Drilling Fluids

Coarse gravel and cobble are some of the most challenging soil conditions to drill through for both ...

April 25, 2017
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Challenging HDD Project in Miami

Installation of 3,000-plus-ft of 54-in. HDPE Overcomes Numerous Obstacles Dozens of people lined the...

April 19, 2017
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Top Ditch Witch Dealerships, Individuals Recognized for Superior Customer Service,...

David Ponder, of Ditch Witch of Georgia, is the 2016 Harold Chesnutt Award winner. Ditch Witch, a Ch...

April 10, 2017
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