Directional drilling services

Design-Build HDD Project Offers Assurance To Owner
Stephen Tait
November 2010, Vol. 65 No. 11

Mears Group Inc. completed in April a 7,400-foot horizontal directional drilling bore in Jacksonville, FL, a design-build project that allows a regional energy producer to expand its natural gas pipeline to serve new facilities. To complete the project, Mears drilled a 7,400-foot pilot hole 130-feet beneath the St. Johns River bottom to install the 16-inch steel pipe. It is an essential link in a 50-mile pipeline that ends at the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA’s) Greenland Energy Center.

Another Leap Forward With New DigiTrak F5
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
November 2010, Vol. 65 No. 11

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) has introduced the DigiTrak F5 locating system, the top-of-the-line model of the company’s new F Series horizontal directional drilling locating and tracking equipment.

Each F Series model incorporates DCI’s successful Eclipse tracking technologies, including DCI’s patented 3D antenna technology, target-in-the-box locating and intuitive picture-driven menus.

Progress Made In Crossbore Avoidance, Discovery
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
August 2010 Vol. 65 No. 8

Crossbores continue to spark concern and controversy among utility providers and contractors engaged in underground utility construction. While no immediate solution to safety issues related to crossbores is in sight, clearly progress is being made.

NTA Proves Effectiveness Of Regional Association
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
September 2009 Vol. 64 No. 9

When it comes to associations, bigger isn't necessarily better – small local and regional organizations can be very effective in serving their members, especially for those serving specialized, niche markets.

Company Overcomes Challenges To Complete Intersect Bore
September 2009 Vol. 64 No. 9

Brent Lane and his business partner, Steve Parker, have witnessed the ups and downs of the horizontal directional drilling business.

Inrock Holds Open House
July 2009 Vol. 64 No. 7

Inrock Drilling and Guidance Services recently held an open house at their facilities in Houston.

Underground Tools Inc. directional drilling pipe
July 2009 Vol. 64 No. 7

Underground Tools Inc. offers a selection of premium quality directional drilling pipe for nearly every make and model of drill rig on the market.

Maximizing The Value, Marketability Of Used Rigs
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
June 2009 Vol. 64 No. 6

Along with most segments of the economy, the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry is seriously affected by a worldwide recession.

Challenging HDD Project Provides 10,000-Foot Record-Setting Crossing
March 2009 Vol. 64 No. 3

A new global horizontal directional drill (HDD) undersea crossing record has been set in terms of pipe diameter, pipe weight and length of crossing in Saudi Arabia.

Tough Times? UCT Thrives In San Antonio
March 2009 Vol. 64 No. 3

With the backdrop of the nation's economy in a deep recession and concern of its negative effect on utility construction and rehabilitation projects, the annual Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) held its first show in San Antonio, TX.

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