Growing your business

HDD Circuit® training program teaches more than just the basics

An efficient, productive and safe jobsite takes a well-trained workforce with the know-how to operate the specific machines for which each individual on a crew is responsible. Simple training is not enough.

Texas pipeline contractor expands with horizontal directional drilling

Learn how S & J Contractors use Vermeer pipeline directional drills to expand their business to jobsites across the country.

Fiberoptics create opportunities in Colorado

Learn how Lightworks Fiber & Consulting, LLC and their expanding business of installing high-speed fiber across Colorado brought more opportunities for their community.

Efficient operations: Horne Brothers Construction growth spurred by solar power

The solar division of Horne Brothers Construction, Inc. is thriving in today’s hot market. The highly specialized company handles everything from driving piles and installing racking and modules to land clearing and erosion control.

Is it the right time to add a reclaimer to your operation?

There is increased awareness and focus on managing drilling fluid weight, because it can be a major factor to cause inadvertent returns. Find out if bringing in a reclaimer for your HDD operations is the right move.

Plan for success, then work the plan

Many horizontal directional drilling contractors have that one success story that brings a smile to their face just thinking about it. For the owner of Pinnacle Construction & Directional Boring, Inc., in Charleston, South Carolina, that story happened on the day his team completed a 285-foot (86.9 m) bore under the entrance roadways at the Charleston International Airport.

Vacuum excavator usage on the rise: a better way to locate buried utilities

With congested underground easements and roadways, it is becoming increasingly important to visually identify the location of underground utilities — gas, fiber, water, telecommunications and sewer — to prevent an accidental utility strike. However, using a compact excavator or a shovel to expose the line could also damage a utility. To reduce the risk of […]