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Ditch Witch JT21 Drill Slashes Job Times With Best-in-Class Power, Speed

HDD contractors can now more efficiently complete fiber and other underground utility jobs with the new JT21 directional drill from Ditch Witch. An upgraded replacement for the JT20, the JT21 delivers up to 40 percent more downhole horsepower than its predecessor and 35 percent faster carriage speed than any drill in its class, empowering crews to work more effectively, increasing ROI....


Trench-Related Fatalities Decrease: Common Ground Alliance Celebrates Progress, Commitment to Safe Digging

Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, applauded the recent decline in trench-related fatalities highlighted by OSHA's preliminary data....


VIDEO: Vermeer Unveils D24 Horizontal Directional Drill, Marking New Era in Utility Installation

Vermeer's D24 horizontal directional drill (HDD) is the latest in utility installation equipment designed for urban contractors' evolving needs. This powerful 24,000-lb. (110-kN) class drill, replacing the D23x30 S3 in the Vermeer utility drill lineup, boasts a 100-hp (74.6-kW) Cat 3.6L Tier 4F/Stage V engine....


2025 CGA Conference & Expo Opens Registration On Nov. 6

Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, announced that registration for the 2025 CGA Conference & Expo will officially open on Nov....


Exploring the Global Impact of Trenchless Technology in Construction

Trenchless technology is revolutionizing the way we approach infrastructure projects around the world. This innovative method allows for the installation, repair and replacement of underground utilities with minimal disruption to surface activities....


Five Tips for Working in Excavations, Trenches

Excavation and trenches are frequently a part of construction and infrastructure projects. While trenching work is necessary in laying the foundation for utilities, pipelines and other projects, they also pose significant safety risks if not managed properly....


Common Ground Alliance Hosts Conference & Expo in Colorado On Preventing Utility Damages

Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the people who dig near them, hosted its 2024 Annual CGA Conference & Expo at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs....


Contractor Solutions Adds Thunder Creek to Specialty Sales, Rental Business for Underground Construction

Thunder Creek Equipment has been added to Contractor Solutions' dedicated rental and new equipment sales lineup for the underground construction industry. The company — serving utility contractors and other businesses in Des Moines, Omaha, Tulsa, Kansas City and St....


Trenchless Technology Key Factor in Pipe Project

In an effort to combat the effects of a drought in the Southwest United States, the city of Phoenix deployed SSC Underground to provide a underground pipeline to supply a backup water supply from the Salt and Verde Rivers....


Newly Designed Maxi-Rig Directional Drill from American Augers Maximizes Productivity, Uptime to Meet Today's Jobsite Needs

Horizontal directional drill (HDD) operators can improve their jobsite uptime and meet a variety of new jobsite requirements with the new DD600 maxi-rig directional drill from American Augers. Replacing American Auger's DD440T, the DD600 was designed with customer-focused features to enhance the power and performance of the current industry standard in HDD maxi rigs....


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  3. Florida's DOT Ready to Build New Interchange on I-95 at Pioneer Trail in Volusia County  →
  4. JCB Wins $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for New Backhoe Loader  →
  5. Demolition Begins On Portions of Athens, Ga., Mall Ahead of a Major Redevelopment  →
  6. Gee Heavy Machinery Announces Business Closure  →
  7. Construction to Begin Summer 2025 On New Revere High School in Mass.  →
  8. Historic Paper Mill Demolition Nears Completion  →
  9. Joule, Caterpillar, Wheeler Announce Agreement to Power America's Growing Data Center Energy Needs  →
  10. Komatsu North America, Pronto Launch Autonomy Solution for Quarry-Size Trucks  →
  11. PennDOT Making Fast Progress On New Scranton to NYC-Penn Station Rail Corridor Project  →
  12. Bizzack Construction Brings Innovation, Adaptability to Large Earthmoving Projects  →
  13. Blanchard Machinery CEO, President Joe Blanchard Passes at Age 60  →
  14. Firm Turns West Texas Sand Into Quality Fracking Products  →
  15. Granite Awarded Two UDOT Contracts That Total $128M  →
  16. HOLT CAT Hosts Vintage Iron Parade, Celebrates Milestones  →
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