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HDD Productivity Articles Posts related to the operation and productivity of contractors and crews in the HDD industry.
May 1, 2026 Updated on Aug 10, 2026
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Selecting HDD tooling isn’t just about the bit—it’s about matching the ground, the rig, and the fluid program. This guide breaks down soft,...
Nov 4, 2025 Updated on Aug 10, 2026
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Technology is evolving rapidly—but the future of HDD still relies on people, not solely on programs.
Sep 18, 2025 Updated on Aug 8, 2026
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Across the HDD industry, finding and retaining skilled drillers has never been more challenging. The result? Labor shortages slow projects, limit...
Apr 18, 2025 Updated on Aug 9, 2026
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In horizontal directional drilling (HDD), the pullback method plays a critical role in crew efficiency, project timing, and tool performance. This...
Apr 9, 2025 Updated on Aug 10, 2026
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After a decade working alongside HDD contractors, one thing is clear to me: Many of you have built strong HDD contractor businesses through hard work...
Oct 8, 2024 Updated on Aug 10, 2026
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The world of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) has transformed over the years, and selecting the right transmitter housing is more important than...
Jul 18, 2023 Updated on Aug 10, 2026
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Learn about the custom solutions engineered to address installing this much pipe in a maze of underground utility...all during a storm.
May 18, 2023 Updated on Aug 10, 2026
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This guide will help those new to HDD get up to speed, limit mistakes, and quickly become invaluable crew members on the jobsite.
Nov 30, 2021 Updated on Aug 8, 2026
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The question that is glaring at every HDD contractor that is already struggling to find labor to do the jobs they have...who will step in to fill the...
May 26, 2021 Updated on Aug 8, 2026
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Not all impacts of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic have been negative. Here are three possible opportunities oncovered...