The Importance of Mud Recycling in HDD
Why is mud recycling an important part of an HDD project? The major benefits are keeping costs down in a variety of ways and reducing...
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Easement and Contract: The Legalities of Trenchless Projects
The most challenging part in the planning phase is land easement acquisition. Thanks to trenchless technology, land owners are more comfortable handing over their land...
Assessing the Value of Life in a Trenchless Project
Assessing value of life is part of any risk management plan for trenchless projects. Determining if a project has too high a probability for loss of life is vital.
Understanding Important Geotechnical Information that Helps Guide Complex HDD Projects
Horizontal directional drilling has made many aspects of pipeline construction easier, but there’s a complex side of HDD that is often overlooked while admiring its...
Planning a Bore For a Trenchless Project? Here Are 5 Important Factors to Consider
Trenchless projects are conducted beneath the surface and rely heavily on previously collected data from municipalities and through soil and geotechnical investigations....
QUIZ: Think You’re A Pipeline Inspection Expert?
Take our quiz and test your knowledge to see how much you know about pipeline inspection.
Calculating Labor for Trenchless Projects
Before you take the grand leap and say, “The labor costs for this project are X,” you must remember that you have to charge an hourly rate that includes all of the...
10 Alternative Drilling Waste Disposal Options
Drilling waste disposal is a significant part of the cost of any drilling job. Knowing the different options available can help planners determine what is best
4 Factors to Consider During Your Pipe Lining Project
Since its introduction in the early 1970s, CIPP lining has continuously evolved to become one of the most widely used forms of trenchless pipe rehabilitation.
The Basics of Trenchless Microtunneling Projects
Microtunneling is a trenchless construction technique that allows an operator to bore small diameter holes over great distances. The new pipelines are jacked in place...
The Planning Process: How to Prepare for a Successful Trenchless Construction Project
The planning of a trenchless project is similar to that of conventional projects, taking into account geotechnical investigation, project scope, safety plannin
Top 5 Challenges Faced By Trenchless Technology Projects
Trenchless technology has changed the face of the construction industry, but that does not mean that trenchless technology is flawless; it has its share of cha
How To Bid On That Trenchless City Project
Bidding on a city project will require you to provide information on your budget, timeline and your contingency plan. You'll have to give realistic timeframes and budget...
The Right Drill Bit for Soft, Medium & Hard Ground Conditions
Depending on the soil structure, a geological investigation provides information on which drill bits should be used for drilling in soft, medium and hard ground...
Stress Measurement in Rock Mass
Learn what it takes to conduct stress measurement in rock mass and choose which test to use for your trenchless project.
Guided Boring Machine Maintenance Checklist
Guided boring machine maintenance requires keeping all fluid levels on the equipment full. Inspecting and washing drilling mud and other debris from the inside
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What are some of the new trenchless technologies being used to minimize carbon emissions?
The construction industry has been in the spotlight forever when it comes to carbon emissions. Construction accounts for almost 1/3rd of global energy consumption, and...
What's the future of UV cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation?
Cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) has become one of the most important technology trends in the field of trenchless pipe rehabilitation around the world.CIPP allows an in-situ...
Can you trust your tap water during self-isolation?
Yes, as per the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). On its website, EPA states that:“The COVID-19...
What are the biggest risks involved with trenchless crossing installations?
Pipelines installed using trenchless crossing methods face many engineering and geological challenges. Trenchless crossings are frequently used to install pipelines...
When should I use slurry microtunneling on my trenchless project?
Microtunneling is a trenchless construction technique used to construct small- to medium-sized tunnels. During the microtunneling process, a remote-controlled,...
