The Ditch Witch® organization, a Charles Machine Works company, will unveil a wide variety of new and enhanced underground construction equipment, parts,...
Entries Tagged Directional Drilling
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News Briefs: Energy Transfer Partners Can Start Directional Drilling Again
After months of being shut down, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has lifted a moratorium on horizontal directional drilling against Energy Transfer...
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Vermeer Drilling Rig Gets It Done for North Dakota Contractor
Since Seth Dixon founded his business, SRD Excavation/Construction, in 2013, erratic cash flow and lack of credit forced him to lease much...
Editorial
Georgia Contractor Finds Unique Way to Position Drill on Job Site
Davis Underground Solutions has handled its share of unique jobs, from installing drainpipe in a salad dressing factory to dealing with varying...
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Compact Mini Skid-Steer Delivers Efficient Power in More Maneuverable Package
Designed for small landscape and irrigation jobs, the Ditch Witch SK600 mini skid-steer has a narrow frame for better maneuverability in tight,...
Editorial
Contractor Builds by Taking on the Difficult Jobs
Backing down from a challenge has never been an option for the staff at Midwest Mole.That mindset was put in place when...
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B&T Drainage Pulls in Both Big and Small Jobs
Family-owned B&T Drainage doesn’t just take on the little jobs. The company, based in Marshall, Illinois, tackles any job that comes its...
Editorial
Family-Owned Company Builds on Generations of Success With Directional Drilling
Farming and underground utility construction have several similarities: heavy equipment, long hours, dirty work and dedicated people.B&T Drainage owners John, Steve and...
Blogs
Next-Generation Training Boosts Job Site Confidence and Safety
As the fiber build-out progresses and the HDD industry continues to grow, it is clear there is a shortage of experienced operators...
Editorial
Five Ways to Maintain Your Directional Drill Accessories
Directional drills and pulling accessories play small, but vital roles when putting in underground lines. Keeping drills and accessories in good condition...
Editorial
Directional Drill Contractor Succeeds on Jobs of All Sizes
Working big jobs at the Daytona International Speedway and along Daytona Beach had always been a dream for Jay Flositz, who knew...
Editorial
Directional Drills Become Necessity in CAT6 Installation at NFL Stadium
When you have thousands of fans using cellphones and two football teams using wireless devices, having reliable Wi-Fi is a must for...
Editorial
Panetta Excavating Added Directional Drilling When Others Were Dropping It
John Panetta knew the time would come to add directional drilling to his company’s many services, but it didn’t happen overnight, as...
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News Briefs: Directional Drills, Vacuum Excavators at Work in Ford Field
While the Detroit Lions are on the road, crews are using directional drills and vacuum excavators inside Ford Field to run fiber...




















