In Part 1 we discussed why there is rapid expansion of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for undergrounding transmission and distribution line; mainly to prevent storm-related and wildfire outages ...

Beaches Energy Services of Jacksonville Beach, Florida -- along with contractor Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Florida -- demonstrate directional, horizontal boring, pulling 400 feet of conduit to ...

Directional drilling has been an integral part of the oil and gas industry since the 1920s. While the technology has improved over the years, the concept of directional drilling remains the same: ...

Choosing the right size horizontal directional drill (HDD) for utility work can be a real challenge. Trying to manage multiple customers in multiple locations and varying ground conditions can ...

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is challenging and difficult work fraught with unknown obstacles. While it's not possible to eliminate every obstacle, bore planning software tools developed by ...

A pit-launched, laser-guided tool to install 10- to 14-inch-diameter pipe, the AXIS boring system from Vermeer offers underground contractors a new option for trenchless installation of water and ...

The AT120 is an all-terrain Ditch Witch directional drill is the company’s largest. It replaces the Ditch Witch AT100 and American Augers DD110. The hydraulic directional drill (HDD) has 15,500 lb.-ft ...