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Microtrenching 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Read how an island off of Guam decided to upgrade their outdated communication infrastructure after a major typhoon left most of the island without utilities for months.

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OK, I’m buying a compact trencher. Now what?

Compact ride-on trenchers are versatile machines and a valuable addition to any fleet. That being said, it’s still important to consider some key points before any equipment purchase. Review this list before you decide on a model of trencher to buy.

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Not your grandpa’s trencher

Since first introduced more than half a century ago, compact ride-on trenchers have become nearly indispensable to equipment fleets. Read on to learn about the advantages compact trenchers bring to the jobsite.

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Broadening the broadband landscape with microtrenching

Given the demand for broadband installation without disturbances to already congested, urban areas, an alternative method is growing in popularity among utility contractors: microtrenching. Read to find out more about what microtrenching is and why it is a viable solution.

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Contractor finds success embracing islanders’ desire to maintain the pristine

Andy Farrissey is a contractor in Martha’s Vineyard, an island off the southern tip of Cape Cod in New England. Known for its uniqueness and originality, the residents on Martha’s Vineyard are concerned about maintaining the natural ‘patina’ of what is there. Read how Farrissey has embraced these challenges and built a successful contracting business using horizontal directional drilling.

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