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3 questions you should ask yourself when looking to buy a utility trencher

Vermeer is dedicated to providing its customers equipment that fits their jobsite needs. In today’s utility market, that means machines that are right-sized; powered for tight, urban spaces; and designed with operators’ comfort in mind. Here are three questions to ask when looking to buy a utility trencher.

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Don’t overlook HDD tooling

Nearly every horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractor would agree that downhole tooling matters. Because tooling is a wear item and so much of its usage occurs underground, where operators may not be sure what they’re engaged in, there’s a tendency for tooling to be underappreciated. Read these tips to gain a strategic approach to HDD tooling.

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Used equipment market growing

In the construction industry, so much of the focus is on new equipment. But the market for used equipment is growing. Consider these tips the next time you are thinking about purchasing used equipment.

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7 tips for better locating

Successful utility locating requires good equipment and better technique. When problems arise, fault most often lies with the person, not the equipment. Here are some tips to help your team better locate utilities.

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Decker Construction installs water main despite flood conditions

Decker Construction in Lathrop, Missouri, has come a long way since its founding in 1988. Starting with just one employee and one backhoe, the company now specializes in water main projects and maintains roughly 20 different municipal water systems across northwest Missouri. Read how Decker Construction installed a water main in an emergency situation.

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