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                <title><![CDATA[ Proper drilling fluid testing when using a mud reclaimer on small bore projects ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2026/june-2026-vol-81-no-6/features/proper-drilling-fluid-testing-when-using-a-mud-reclaimer-on-small-bore-projects</link>
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                    As mud recycling systems become more common on small bore HDD projects, contractors must closely monitor drilling fluid performance. Learn how regular viscosity, mud weight and sand content testing can maximize reclaimer efficiency, lower costs and improve drilling outcomes.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Drilling through coral in South Florida ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2025/march-2025-vol-80-no-3/features/drilling-through-coral-in-south-florida</link>
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                    Mears Group overcomes South Florida’s coral rock drilling challenges with Vermeer’s Bit Boss system, enhancing HDD efficiency in dense urban environments like Miami and Coral Gables.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2025/march/worm-like-robot-burrows-underground-to-cut-power-line-installation-costs</link>
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                    The innovation, known as a &quot;peristaltic conduit,&quot; mimics the segmented movement of earthworms to propel itself through the soil with minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.
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                <title><![CDATA[ First Look: Liquid mud-drying compound turns drilling mud into easily disposable solid ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/december-2024-vol-79-no-12/features/first-look-liquid-mud-drying-compound-turns-drilling-mud-into-easily-disposable-solid</link>
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                    (UI) — Since 2017, Right Turn Supply has been a premier provider of drilling fluids and expert solutions to a variety of industries, including horizontal directional drilling – and is not new to innovation.
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                <title><![CDATA[ 2024 Large horizontal directional drilling rigs census ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/november-2024-vol-79-no-11/features/2024-large-horizontal-directional-drilling-rigs-census</link>
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                    When a project calls for horizontal directional drilling (HDD), it’s important to use a qualified contractor and the right equipment for the specific needs, especially when it involves a large rig. This annual census, compiled by Underground Infrastructure, serves as a valuable resource in the selection process and, ultimately, project success.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Eagle Claw drill bit marks 20 years of innovation in HDD ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/september-2024-vol-79-no-9/features/eagle-claw-drill-bit-marks-20-years-of-innovation-in-hdd</link>
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                    The journey of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) from the oil and gas sector to the construction industry has been quite remarkable. Initially adopted with great success, HDD has seen significant improvements due to advancements in walk-over locating technology and steering capabilities in various ground conditions.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel, Max Bore HDD system boost drilling efficiency, performance ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/september-2024-vol-79-no-9/features/wyo-ben-s-max-gel-max-bore-hdd-system-boost-drilling-efficiency-performance</link>
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                    Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel and Max Bore HDD system offer premium solutions for enhanced drilling performance and efficiency. These innovative products ensure superior wellbore stability, suspension, and filtration control, making them essential tools for a variety of drilling applications.
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                <title><![CDATA[ Drilling under the LSU campus ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/june-2024-vol-79-no-6/features/drilling-under-the-lsu-campus</link>
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                    A groundbreaking project at LSU utilizes horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology to install two 1,600-foot HDPE pipes, modernizing the campus&#39;s chilled water supply and return systems while minimizing surface disruption.
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                <title><![CDATA[ HDD Reunion, Hall of Fame celebration to be held at UIC ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2024/february-2024-vol-79-no-2/features/hdd-reunion-hall-of-fame-celebration-to-be-held-at-uic</link>
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                    The biannual Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Reunion and HDD Hall of Fame celebration will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in conjunction with the Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC).
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                <title><![CDATA[ Underground construction enters the virtual reality universe ]]></title>
                <link>http://admin.undergroundinfrastructure.com/magazine/2023/september-2023-vol-78-no9/features/underground-construction-enters-the-virtual-reality-universe</link>
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                    (UI) — The Super Witch is incredibly popular, and at CONEXPO, the Metaverse offered a chance for people to put on the VR headset, pick up the corresponding hand controllers, and find themselves inside the cab.
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