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, mixed, and rock conditions, the best tool pairings for each, and the operational tips that keep bores on line and crews productive.

Technology is evolving rapidly—but the future of HDD still relies on people, not solely on programs.

Across the HDD industry, finding and retaining skilled drillers has never been more challenging. The result? Labor shortages slow projects, limit bidding capacity, and increase safety risks. While there’s no overnight fix, contractors can take meaningful steps using a simple framework: the 3 T’s—Tech, Training, and Tooling.

Melfred Borzall, a leader in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry, proudly hosted U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal for a comprehensive tour of its state-of-the-art facility in Santa Maria.

It's hard to believe that HDD's #1 hard ground bit has been drilling in the most challenging ground for twenty years now. Let's take a look at why, along with a few new features, debuted this year.

Learn about the custom solutions engineered to address installing this much pipe in a maze of underground utility...all during a storm.

This guide will help those new to HDD get up to speed, limit mistakes, and quickly become invaluable crew members on the jobsite.

With the Fall season moving into winter colder months are ahead. Winter drilling comes with its own set of demands, especially for those customers in the northern states and Canada.

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 new wave of expected jobs?