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Rock is one of the most abundant geological matters covering the Earth’s surface and the most challenging ground condition facing underground construction...

You spoke. We listened.The next generation of Ditch Witch drills has arrived. Our newest model, the JT40 horizontal directional drill, showcases the...

Today’s rental landscape jobs have many rental operators turning to compact mini skid-steer machines versus larger trenchers or track loaders. The reason...

I’ve spent a significant portion of the days and weeks since I participated in the Association of Equipment Manufacturer (AEM) Product Safety...

The world is getting serious about job site safety. Advancements in technology, rising awareness and increased regulatory enforcement are just some of...

In North America alone, fiber connections to the home hit record growth between 2014 and 2016 – and demand for quicker data...

As the fiber build-out progresses and the HDD industry continues to grow, it is clear there is a shortage of experienced operators...

Internet users are demanding instantaneous, high-speed internet connections more than ever. Due to this growing trend, fiber installation is rapidly increasing as...

Even though your legs and feet are tired on just the second day of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, you continue on because you’ve only...

Vacuum excavation has long been an essential practice on job sites across the globe. Every underground construction operator, large or small, seeks...

It’s hard to avoid winter temperatures, especially when living in the depths of the Midwest, coastal New England or the rolling mountains...

Contractors and utility operators navigating job sites with underground construction equipment can’t ignore the perils of a utility strike. The unseen but...

When utility contractors talk about their biggest horizontal directional drilling pain points, disposing drilling mud is usually near the top of the...

The skid steer loader concept, introduced in the 1950s for working on farms, has evolved into a versatile, multi-purpose piece of equipment...

A critical element in every horizontal directional drilling installation is correctly matching drill rig, drill pipe and downhole tools to soil conditions....

Contractors and operators are constantly looking for ways to maximize utilization and enhance operating performance on any job. Take large trenching jobs,...

The fiber industry is rapidly expanding, increasing demand for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installation. While most contractors know selecting the appropriate drill...

Proper monitoring and maintenance of trenching equipment requires a little extra time and thought in a busy day, but the investment always...

Like rental centers, rental operators demand reliable equipment to improve ROI. Time is money, and in order to make the most of...