Underground Industry Tips - Utility & Pipeline Resources

Contractor finds success embracing islanders’ desire to maintain the pristine

September 22, 2016

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.

HDD tooling techniques: Picking the right tooling for rock bores

September 13, 2016

Seasoned horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crews are confident in their abilities to bore through just about any ground condition. But there’s no denying that when they encounter rock, the job is more difficult. Here are some tips to choosing tooling for rock bores.

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

August 30, 2016

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.

Don’t overlook HDD tooling

August 17, 2016

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.

Municipalities empowered by vacuum excavators

August 16, 2016

Cities are digging safer and more efficiently by arming departments with vacuum excavators.

Wiring Vermeer Wisconsin for success

August 11, 2016

Read about how a Vermeer horizontal directional drilling customer, Cal Demic, brought fiberoptic technology to a Vermeer dealer in Wisconsin.

Used equipment market growing

July 20, 2016

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.

7 tips for better locating

July 11, 2016

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.

Small company makes a lasting impact in the utility installation market

July 6, 2016

Do It Rite Cable Inc. is a Michigan-based company that proves success isn’t always measured by size. Read about how this small company that started in the underground business in 1985 has achieved success.