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HDD Survey
process is enabling the directional drilling process to become less
risky, more productive and ultimately, more profitable.
The old adage of "get the bore
right the first time" has exploded
upon the market in recent years,
thanks to the light-year leaps in
digital technology. That technology includes locating and tracking
drilling operations which directly
link the rig and operator. All-in-all,
directional drilling is well into the
digital growth phase.
That said, contractors are under constant pressure to enhance
productivity, which has translated
into the overall age of the HDD
market, as newer equipment means
more productivity tools. For 2017,
contractors predict they will retire
a greater percentage of their fleet in
favor of more modern and technologically adept equipment.
There are still many rigs in use
older than 10 years that are productive and effective on the job. But

newer equipment brings advanced
replace almost two units per firm
compared to the previous year,
technology and tooling, and with
this year.
at 390 feet. Bore lengths for midthe workforce challenges being
The annual HDD Survey also
sized rigs increased substantially
faced today, modern, digital equipasks contractors what are the most
to 640 feet, up from 588 in 2015,
ment is much preferred as the learn- and large rig boring lengths averimportant qualities they seek from
ing curve is shorter for new hires.
manufacturers and suppliers. Seraged 2,125 feet.
About 12.8 percent of the rigs
vice remains the most highly desirHigh density polyethylene pipe
still in active operation are older
able characteristic, cited by more
is again the most common type
than 10 years, 31 percent are five
than 75 percent of all respondents.
utilized in the directional drilling
to 10 years of age, 33 percent are
Technical knowledge of equipment
market. HDPE is used in approxtwo to five years old, and 23.2 peris also very important to contracimately 49.7 percent of projects,
cent have been purchased within
tors, as it was mentioned by 69
a commanding lead over other
the last two years.
percent, and quality was cited by
pipe types, though the use of PVC
The size of various fleets across
67 percent of respondents.
fusible and restrained joint pipe
the United States also remains
The current, strong market for
is making headway into the HDD
relatively stable. Mini rigs claim
small and mid-sized rigs somemarket at 22.5 percent. Ductile
51.9 percent of all those in use;
times leads to limited availability
iron pipe is used about 10 percent
30.6 percent is comprised of midof equipment. With that in mind,
of the time and steel 12.4 percent.
sized rigs; large rigs stand at 12.5
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nel were
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tractors
plan on
small
important
by
41
percent
of
rerigs,
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intend
to
add
at
least
one
tool.
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When
you need guaranteed success,
just kick those
In total, contractors are bullish
looking at buying a large directionBore lengths for small rigs in avknockal unit.
offsOverall,
to the
curb conand runonthe
tool
that
the
the HDD
market
for set
the next
the average
erage, non-rocky or difficult soils,
tracting company expects to add or several years.
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Underground Construction - June 2017
Contents
Editor’s Log
Newsline
Washington Watch
Pipeline Projects
First Look: New Padding Bucket Designed Specifi cally For Pipelines
Job-Site Geo: Test Standards For Flowable Fill
TTC Celebrates 10-Year Partnership With China For Trenchless R&D
Pipe Selection Chart
19th Annual Horizontal Directional Drilling Survey HDD Sustains Robust Growth; Common Issues Remain
HDD Roundtable Addresses Workforce, Locates, Bidding
First Look: American Augers Unveils HDD Exit-Side Breakout Wrench
NASSCO Tech Tips
Equipment Selection Guide
Business
New Products
Business Cards
Calendar Of Events
Ad Index
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - IFC
Underground Construction - June 2017 - Contents
Underground Construction - June 2017 - Editor’s Log
Underground Construction - June 2017 - 3
Underground Construction - June 2017 - Newsline
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - Washington Watch
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - Pipeline Projects
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - First Look: New Padding Bucket Designed Specifi cally For Pipelines
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - Job-Site Geo: Test Standards For Flowable Fill
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - TTC Celebrates 10-Year Partnership With China For Trenchless R&D
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - Pipe Selection Chart
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - 19th Annual Horizontal Directional Drilling Survey HDD Sustains Robust Growth; Common Issues Remain
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - HDD Roundtable Addresses Workforce, Locates, Bidding
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Underground Construction - June 2017 - First Look: American Augers Unveils HDD Exit-Side Breakout Wrench
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