Special Reports: 2017
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One-Call Center Directory
An updated directory of all the One-Call notification centers around the country.
Equipment Selection Guide
New construction equipment of all types is featured in this speciation section, ranging from trenchers to excavators to HDD rigs. All major manufacturers’ equipment is listed with key specs.
Pipe Selection Chart
Pipe options are many and this section lists major options available when designing and bidding construction and rehabilitation projects.
HDD Survey
Another market exclusive, Underground Construction surveys HDD contractors to determining their anticipated spending habits, equipment evaluations, industry trends and other key perspectives.
Rehab Selection Guide
For the underground infrastructure rehabilitation markets, this special section lists equipment that is available from all key rehab industry manufacturers.
Drilling Fluids Selection Guide
With the proliferation of the HDD market, drilling fluids continue to play an essential and expanding role. This guide provides an up-to-date listing of various muds and fluids available in the industry today.
Large Directional Drilling Rig Census
As HDD projects continue to push boundaries, this annual report provides details about contractors that offer large HDD rig capabilities.
HDD Drill Pipe Selection Guide
Directional drilling equipment continues to diversify, and modifications and enhanced drill pipe options are essential. This section provides an update on the latest drill pipe offerings from the principal manufacturers.
- Fatal Shawnee trench collapse linked to Oklahoma contractor’s repeated safety violations, OSHA reports
- Construction worker dies after being found unconscious in trench box
- Tunnel boring machine ‘Clack-A-Mole’ nears one-third completion in Oregon outfall project
- Explosion in underground PG&E vault leaves one dead in Richmond, Calif.
- Tennessee pipeline gets initial FERC approval despite environmental concerns
- Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
- Elgin, Ill., joins EPA drinking water initiative to accelerate lead pipe replacement
- GasTracker Accurately Locates Plastic Gas Pipes
- Florence, S.C., to fund $537 million sewer, water upgrade with bonds and 5% rate hike
- Union County, Ga., breaks ground on $20.5 million fiber broadband expansion project