The price of oil has plummeted and the oil industry is struggling. However, North American pipeline construction, oil and gas, is going strong. The reason is that when times are tough, companies try to be more efficient. And pipelines help energy companies meet that goal.
Read MoreEvery pipeline project presents a new challenge. The way you approach a job today might be completely different than two years ago. That’s why you need a partner who understands your work is not routine.
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Read MoreWhen Jaeson Osborn talks about the importance of cross-training horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crew members, he’s speaking from experience.
Read MoreNow that the fiber market is booming, there is more work available than people to complete it. The qualified labor shortage has forced some HDD contractors to take on less work because they don’t have the manpower to meet the demanding installation timelines. This HDD training program was developed to combat that.
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Read MoreVermeer Corporation has heard from contractors and dealers alike that there is a perpetual shortage of qualified horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operators and crew members in the underground utility industry. Here’s how the industry is offering a promising career path.
Read MoreProduction is the name of the game for horizontal directional drilling contractors. That’s why Vermeer developed Productivity Tools, which can aid with fleet management, data collection, bore and excavation planning and project documentation.
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