That Time Our Drill Rods Almost Lived Forever at Customs: A Hard-Won Guide to Shipping HDD Equipment
That Time Our Drill Rods Almost Lived Forever at Customs: A Hard-Won Guide to Shipping HDD Equipment You know that […]
December 2025
The 30% Fix: How XX Engineering Stopped Fighting the Ground and Started Listening
The 30% Fix: How XX Engineering Stopped Fighting the Ground and Started Listening The “Bad Coffee” Revelation So, I was
The Day I Stopped Digging: A Few Truths About HDD vs. Open-Cut Trenching
The Day I Stopped Digging: A Few Truths About HDD vs. Open-Cut Trenching You’re deciding between HDD and digging up
When the Ground Gets Loud: How Locator Guidance Finds the Signal in the Noise
When the Ground Gets Loud: How Locator Guidance Finds the Signal in the Noise That One Call That Left Me
Vise Jaws: More Than Just Metal Blocks?
Vise Jaws: More Than Just Metal Blocks? If you’re like me a few years back, you probably walk past the
When HDD Hole Openers Finally “Clicked” for Me
When HDD Hole Openers Finally “Clicked” for Me That “Spoon in Peanut Butter” Moment You’ve probably seen a hole opener
What Are Breakout Tongs and Why Are They Crucial?
What Are Breakout Tongs and Why Are They Crucial? If you’ve ever watched a Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operation, you’ll
How to Package HDD Drilling Tools for Safer Transportation
How to Package HDD Drilling Tools for Safer Transportation Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) tools are critical—and costly—components of any trenchless
Why HDD Technology is Indispensable in Old Town Revitalization
Why HDD Technology is Indispensable in Old Town Revitalization Urban renewal in historic districts presents a unique set of challenges.
The Indispensable Role of Swivels in HDD Construction
The Indispensable Role of Swivels in HDD Construction Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) has revolutionized underground infrastructure installation. This trenchless method minimizes