Entries Tagged Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

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...

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...

Ask any contractor and they’ll likely tell you that finding and training qualified employees is one of the biggest challenges facing any...

Profitability on a horizontal directional drilling project hinges on a productive crew. And a key component of productivity and continuous performance is...

The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill delivers productivity in broad-range ground conditions, from hard, medium, and soft rock to loamy/dirt...

With increasing regulations targeting the disposal of horizontal directional drilling fluids and rising disposal costs, mud is becoming a major concern for...