Editorial Articles

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This Issue’s Feature: Pickup skid allows for easy fueling in tight spots

Contractor Capabilities - August 2026

Competent contractors in the alternative excavation industry demand quality products. See how these partnerships ensure success in the following special section.

Happenings - August 2026

The Latest News - August 2026

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The Latest Products - August 2026

Calgary Welcomes the Trenchless Industry for 2026 NASTT No-Dig North

Members of the trenchless industry will gather in November in Alberta for No-Dig North

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Standardizing Onboarding for Field Crews

Efficiently turning rookies into reliable professionals by starting them out on an organized path to success

Communication Drives Success

Behind every drilling crew is a network of professionals working together to keep projects on track

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Accountability Cements Midwest Sewer Contractor’s Good Reputation

CIT Sewer Solutions hasn’t balked at taking on challenging jobs in the process of becoming a reliable underground infrastructure contractor in the Midwest

The Latest News - July 2026

Happenings - July 2026

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Product Spotlight: Safety system automatically prevents utility strikes

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The Latest Products - July 2026

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How One Crew Tracked a 900-Foot Bore Beneath the Yellowstone

When spring runoff made conventional locating impossible, Tru Directional tracked the drill head from 60 feet above the river using a suspended system

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How NASTT’s Regional Chapters Drive The Trenchless Industry Forward

The larger organization provides a framework, but it’s at the chapter level where industry knowledge is translated into local action

The Deliberate Manager

Seven steps to scheduling yourself for success

Building in Some Rest for Your Work Crew

Five simple tips to keep you and your crews recharged during the busy summer months

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Product Focus: Vacuum Excavation

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Alabama Company Protecting Utilities With Practical Precision

Smith Industrial Services expanded across seven states by emphasizing people, technology and training to meet demand for safer, more precise digging

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Building Infrastructure for What Comes Next

As regulations tighten, NCM Hydrovac invests in advanced separation, licensed processing and a closed-loop model for responsible vacuum excavation