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 ...

While breaking and repairing the surface is one approach to adding pipes, cables and lines below a driveway, sidewalk or other surface, that method comes with extra labor, cost and challenges.

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 ...

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: ...

The move supports DEVCO’s continued growth in directional drilling, hydro excavation, potholing, and underground ...

Long bore days test HDD operators. Hours in the seat. Noise in your ears. Weather in your face. This is not a good formula for a contented operator, and quality horizontal directional drilling ...

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 ...