Establishing a safe HDD jobsite
As crews prepare for a job, it is important that contractors establish an operating routine that helps ensure safety. Read more about the several steps contractors should establish before work begins.
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What you need to know about extended service contracts
Investing in an extended service contract on new equipment purchases is a great way to keep those machines running just like the day you bought them, lower your out-of-pocket maintenance and repair expenses during terms of the contract and help preserve residual value. Read a few tips to consider when looking at an extended service contract.
Read MorePersonal protective equipment for directional drilling checklist
Is everyone on your crew outfitted with the appropriate personal protective equipment for the jobsite? Read the following guidelines from OSHA and Vermeer to make sure you and your crew are properly equipped for the jobsite.
Read MoreKeeping crews safe in trenches
Trench cave-in poses a high risk and is more likely than other excavation-related incidents to result in a fatality. Working safely around an open trench should be a top priority. Read these tips on crew safety and how Vermeer is helping to promote trench safety.
Read MoreGetting smarter about rock
The more you know about the rock you’re working in the bette you can estimate production and boost efficiency. Learn more here on how Vermeer can help.
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Practical tips to help avoid cross bores
When an underground utility line unintentionally intersects with another, the results can be disastrous. This is known as a cross bore, and dangerous consequences can happen instantly — or occur long after an installation is completed. Help keep your crew safe and read these practical tips to help avoid cross bores.
Read MoreInvest in training for better employee retention
Training is a great way to instill company values, boost morale, create a clear path for future advancement, increase organization productivity and, most importantly, create a place where people want to stay.
Read MoreHDD 101: Teaching engineers about directional boring
Read more about Samuel Ariaratnam, a professor of construction engineering at Arizona State University, explain how he’s educating future engineers about horizontal directional drilling.
Read MoreMicrotrenching keeps islands connected
Read how an island off of Guam decided to upgrade their outdated communication infrastructure after a major typhoon left most of the island without utilities for months.
Read MoreTrends in underground construction: from fiber to oil and gas
Stay up to date with trends surrounding all of the different underground industry markets, from telecom and electric to oil and gas.
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