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 trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Alaska LNG pipeline could require 7,000 workers at peak construction, developers say
- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
- Elon Musk's Boring Co. fined for dumping drilling waste into Vegas sewer system
- $1.4 billion Midwest pipeline expansion to move more Canadian oil to U.S. Gulf
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines