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.
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
- $2.3 billion approved to construct 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf gas pipeline
- Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- Utah city launches historic $70 million tunnel project using box jacking under active rail line
- Tulsa residents warned after sewer lines damaged by boring work
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized