Underground Industry Tips - Utility & Pipeline Resources

Deliver HDD expertise to your jobsite with Vermeer training programs

December 17, 2020

With Vermeer HDD training opportunities, your HDD crew members will learn how to be the most productive and efficient they can be on the jobsite.

Keep the mud flowing — operational and maintenance tips for getting the most from a mud recycling system

December 9, 2020

With reclaimers becoming more prevalent on the HDD jobsite, it is important to follow these tips for maintenance and operation to make sure you get the most out of the machine.

Know the advantages of trenching versus excavating

December 4, 2020

Trencher or excavator? For pipeline distribution, power, water, sewer, gas and underdrain installations, as well as other heavy-duty trenching applications, both machines can do the work. But which one offers the greater benefits?

Elon University puts vacuum excavator to work in a wide range of applications

December 2, 2020

The benefits of soft digging are gaining attention with crews working in non-traditional applications, including maintenance professionals at Elon University in Elon, North Carolina.

Employing a reclaimer on mid-sized and large-diameter HDD projects — here’s what you need to know

November 30, 2020

Here is everything you need to know about choosing the right reclaimer for your mid-sized to large-diameter jobsite and how to pair it with the right drill.

5 planning considerations for performing large-diameter utility HDD work in urban areas

November 27, 2020

Here are 5 considerations you need to make before beginning your large-diameter installation work in busy urban areas.

Mini-combo vacs designed to handle big work

November 25, 2020

Don’t let the “mini” label fool you. Vermeer series mini-combo vacuum excavators offer owners and operators opportunities other machines don’t through a versatile combination of components and options that facilitate both hydro-jetting and excavation work in a single machine.

Elevating on-the-job performance with directional bore planning technology

November 24, 2020

K3 Directional Drilling completed an underground utility expansion project for a retirement community in Florida by boring under the Florida Turnpike a total of 30 times. Learn how.

What to consider when choosing between a dual-rod and single-rod HDD

November 19, 2020

Make these key considerations before taking the leap and investing in a dual-rod directional drill versus a single-rod directional drill to help you determine which machine is right for your operations.

How to transport the T1055 Commander 3 pipeline trencher

November 16, 2020

Learn how to carefully and correctly load and unload the Vermeer T1055 Commander 3 track trencher to help you ensure safe transport.