Trenchless Construction
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,...
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...
Why Trenchless Technology is a Perfect Fit for Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Fiber optic cable installation benefits from the use of trenchless technology. Direct burial and horizontal directional drilling techniques...
Why the Oil and Gas Pipeline Industries are Eyeing Horizontal Directional Drilling
The oil and gas industry is a significant customer of piping construction and repair contractors, and the availability of HDD trenchless...
Trenchless Sewer Repair: To Trench or Not to Trench?
Whenever a sewer rehabilitation project is undertaken, the primary consideration is usually the cost factor. There are two options...
A Closer Look at Efficient Trenchless Dewatering Methods
If dewatering is not managed well, it can cause major problems and concerns for the project, leading to costly delays or even failure.
Microtunneling in Rocky Conditions and Other Obstructions
While microtunneling machines are capable of drilling through almost any obstruction, knowing what those obstructions are is integral to...
Can Trenchless Technology Help Asia's Growing Construction Industry?
Developing countries in Asia are among the world’s fastest-growing economies with millions being invested in infrastructure development...
Job Role: Geotechnical Engineer
What a geotechnical engineer does, what it takes to become one and everything else you need to know about this dynamic role.
Dewatering: Selecting the Best Pump for Your Application
All pumps are not created equal. The right pumping equipment can reduce dewatering time, ensure pump longevity, and minimize construction...
Important Factors in Successfully Curving a Microtunnel
Curved drives are more complicated than a straight drive and require special guidance systems to correctly steer the cutter head. Learn...
Will COVID-19 Impact the Trenchless Technology Sector?
COVID-19 calls for significant changes to current operating models with a reduced workforce, shortage of critical components and the...
Trenchless Technology in India: An Ever Growing Population Needs Trenchless Innovation
With the up-gradation of infrastructure, there’s a major need to upgrade sub-surface infrastructure to meet the needs of India's...
QUIZ: Think You Know HDD? Prove It!
HDD is a minimal impact trenchless installation and construction method used to install several types of underground structures and...
Hydro Excavation: Past, Present and Future
Today, the hydro excavation industry is certainly mainstream in North America. It is no longer questioned as whether or not it should be...
Excavation Safety First: Top 5 Digging Disasters
We've put a spotlight on some of the most catastrophic digging disasters to occur in the last two decades to highlight the need for proper...
How Drones Are Revolutionizing Oil and Gas Pipeline Inspections
A BusinessWire report projects the Global Oil & Gas Drones Market to reach $4 billion by 2020. Drones have rapidly garnered interest in...
Auger Boring: A Case for Using Cased Vs. Uncased Boring
Knowing which method to use and when to use it for each circumstance requires a closer look at each technique.
A Quick Guide to Underground HDD Steering and Tools
Both gyro and magnetic systems offer benefits for HDD operators, but the tracking ability of magnetic sensors makes them the most accurate...