5 reasons to upgrade your drill
January 19, 2016Here are five of the most common reasons contractors should consider upgrading their horizontal directional drills (HDDs).
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New Vermeer tools can help improve jobsite productivity
January 15, 2016Production 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.
Read MoreAgricultural background leads B&T Drainage to successful drilling business
January 15, 2016From farming and drainage tiling to horizontal directional drilling (HDD), B&T Drainage Inc. does it all. To top it off, the company was recently named the grand prize winner of the Vermeer Ultimate Crew competition.
Read MoreProfessor wants your next HDD project to be designed right
January 7, 2016You start work on a project and quickly realize that the engineer who designed it may not have had a firm grasp of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) methods. Samuel Ariaratnam hears your challenges, and he’s trying to help.
Read MoreNew vs. used: 6 things to consider before purchasing a drill
January 4, 2016Buying a new horizontal directional drill (HDD) can be an exciting time or an overwhelming process. One of the first things a contractor needs to decide is whether to purchase a new or used HDD.
Read MoreCS418B core saw for precise positioning
December 16, 2015The Vermeer by McLaughlin CS418B core saw is designed to cut 4 -18 inch (10 – 46 cm) diameter holes in hard surfaces, like asphalt and concrete, to help utility contractors safely locate and excavate underground utilities.
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Fiber is hot in HDD field, thanks partly to higher education
December 3, 2015Many experts in the underground industry say another fiber boom has arrived. Technology in education takes many different forms, but the common denominator is that a robust fiberoptic network is necessary to support these advances.
Read MoreDrilling deeper — beyond the purchase price
November 10, 2015All too often, buyers neglect to look past purchase price and dig deeper to uncover the not-so-obvious expenses. Such is the case for many trenchless contractors as they navigate their way through the process of acquiring a new horizontal directional drill.
Read MoreHow to maintain a horizontal directional drill with high operating hours
November 5, 2015Your horizontal directional drill deserves routine maintenance to ensure a long operating life. Learn how to maintain your drill with high operating hours.
Read MoreLimestone, horses, bourbon and trenching
September 15, 2015When G&W Construction bid on a municipal water line project in north-central Kentucky, owner Darrell Alderman knew he’d have to upgrade his fleet because of the limestone.
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