Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

MTI Equipment has successfully been reacquired by the company’s founding ownership group. The ownership group consists of Canon Stahl, Shawn Hendricks and...

In 2017, U.S. and Canadian contractors and others on excavation job sites experienced work interruptions, struck utility lines or had a “near...

When asked about an opponent’s plan for an upcoming match, former champion boxer Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has a plan until...

Manufacturers exhibiting at the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) this week in Louisville, Kentucky, had plenty of new or...

Replacing the sub saver on a horizontal directional drill when the threads have become worn is an economical and easy way to...

Are you getting the best productivity from your horizontal directional drill every day? Whether you prefer Vermeer rigs or something else, getting the...

Horizontal directional drills are rugged machines designed to handle challenging situations. They are engineered to function in tough ground conditions and environments....

Ted Curtis first stepped into the industry as a plumber with his uncle’s company. When he was ready to strike out on...

Pit-launched HDD completes difficult water main installation Problem: An aging 12-inch cast iron water main needed to be replaced in Overland Park in Johnson...

Air Excavation Equipment VANAIR PTO shaft driven air excavation kit The VANAIR PTO shaft driven air excavation kit is housed under the chassis....

Is everyone on your crew outfitted with the appropriate personal protective equipment for the job site? As important, are they actually wearing...

Being the boss of a horizontal directional drilling operation comes with a lot of responsibility. From making sure everyone is doing their...

The massive undertaking of delivering high-speed internet around the country is about more than giving people faster access to information. In rural...

Horizontal directional drilling is both an art and a science. The right training, education and experience is a critical combination in knowing...

Many horizontal directional drill operators have heard a story or two about someone completing a massive bore while drilling dry or using...

Whether you’ve been operating your own business for six months or 20 years, providing quality service and meeting your customers’ expectations is...

Among the most important factors that influence decisions to purchase one product over another is cost. Yet all too often buyers neglect...