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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.

HDD Market Forecast
Sharon Bueno
November 1, 2007
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Canada
Ohio HDD Rodeo Revival a Success
November 1, 2007
Directional Drilling
HDD Intersect in Florida
November 1, 2007
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Project of the Year for New Installation
October 24, 2007
Directional Drilling
Operator Comfort
October 10, 2007
Directional Drilling
HDD in Florida

City officials of Pinellas Country, Fla. assess the need for a new pipeline....

October 10, 2007
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Three Must Have Tools on a Mud Recycling...

Trevor Young of Tulsa Rig Iron explores the must-have tools for any mud recycling system....

October 10, 2007
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Family Ties: Fifth Generation Continues Ditch Witch Success

Not very long ago, American towns and cities depended on specialized craftsmen to make the tools nec...

August 1, 2007
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Locating & Identifying Utility Lines

Horizontal directional drilling and auger boring contractors are purchasing electro-magnetic locator...

August 1, 2007
25 Years of Trenchless Technology Magazine
Trenchless Technology Marks Milestone

Fifteen years ago, Bernie Krzys came up with an idea that seemed simple enough. What if he created a...

July 1, 2007
Directional Drilling
HDD Successfully Used to Install Maine Sewer Pipe

Horizontal directional drilling was the trenchless method selected to upgrade an aging cast iron sew...

October 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Developing a Training Program?

Whether you’re purchasing a new drill or hiring new personnel, as a drilling contractor, training...

October 1, 2006
Canada
Mears Canada Completes HDD of the Labiche River

Mears Canada recently completed a challenging horizontal directional drilled (HDD) crossing of the L...

August 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Getting to the Source of Used HDD

Quite simply, it’s all in the name. Nothing fancy. A descriptor, a colon and the industry acro...

June 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Buying a Used Pump?

Since the HDD market has improved considerably over the last two years, new rigs and remanufactured...

June 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Crossing Pearl Harbor

The recent attack on Pearl Harbor was not by an enemy, but by hundreds of friendly construction work...

June 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Tracking Plastic Pipe

During the industry boom a few years back, a large number of conduits were installed using horizonta...

April 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Mid-range Rigs Continue Growth

The mid-range drill rigs may not be as glamorous as the mini rigs or as spectacular as the maxi rigs...

April 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
Drill Master: Drill Pipe: Handle with Care

With the recent increase in drill pipe replacement for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) units,...

February 1, 2006
Directional Drilling
CIPP Cleared for Launch

Cured-in-place pipeline (CIPP) rehabilitation doesn’t spring to mind when talking about NASA. Whil...

February 1, 2006
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