Over the past several years, horizontal directional drilling or HDD has become an increasingly popular construction technique. It is used to install underground utilities that would otherwise be very difficult or expensive to install using traditional open-cut methods. There are a variety of reasons why HDD may be preferred over other installation techniques, including but not limited to avoiding excessive disturbance to the surface, avoiding excavation in areas containing archaeological artefacts, and minimizing service disruptions. When using the horizontal drilling method, appropriate precautions must be taken to prevent damage to…
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