There is a wide range and varying depth of knowledge about directional drilling in the construction industry. We know that sometimes you may need to explain to a client or coworker why you want to recommend directional drilling for a site, and as simple as it may seem, it can often be a challenge to do so quickly and clearly when the other party is new to the concept. To help you with this challenge, Directional Technologies has created a simple document using layman’s terms to describe the benefits. We encourage you to utilize this and our Directional Drilling Video whenever you find yourself in this situation.

We hope this brings value to you and helps your conversations with your clients, and if you’d like us to expand on this tool, please just let us know how we can make it even more helpful.

No Disruptions to Businesses or Traffic

Everyone dreads the traffic tie-ups and business operation disruptions caused by road closures.  With directional drilling, roads, business entrances, and interstate exits do not need to be blocked or shut down for days or weeks.  Directional Technologies has the advantage of setting up on the side of main traffic paths, so underground utilities can be installed without creating disruptions to traffic flow.  Avoiding road closures will shorten the project duration which will reduce both the project cost to you and the loss of revenue to the businesses involved.

Preserves Wetlands, Rivers and Waterways

Directional Technologies can set up at a distance from and directionally drill under environmentally sensitive areas or protected zones for minimally invasive conduit installation, causing less disturbance to the environment.  Additionally, overall project costs will be reduced when little or no site restoration is necessary.  Our award-winning company has directionally drilled projects ranging in scope from small creek crossings to the waterways of the Suez Canal and everything in between. 

Fewer Permit Issues

HDD usually requires less extensive permitting because it creates minimal disturbance, produces nominal debris, and doesn’t require blocking traffic as open cutting does.  And because it’s a simpler process with fewer trades and equipment required, it is often easier to get approval to perform the work.  We understand you may have the capability and equipment to perform the work yourself, but it could be less expensive and more efficient for your client for you to utilize our specialized equipment and technology.  Would saving your clients money set you up for another project from them? 

Overcome Complex Problems

Avoid other underground utilities completely!  As often occurs, numerous existing utilities can obstruct an area intended for traditional excavation.  At the very least, this causes work stoppage or delays resulting in additional costs to projects, as well as greatly increasing the likelihood of a negative outcome.  To bypass these issues, we can go under all existing utilities, saving time and reducing costs. 

Improve Performance

Directional drilling uses tougher, more durable materials that will last and perform longer.  This added value to your clients will be remembered and will position you well for future projects.

Call our experts at 203-294-9200 if you’d like our help in educating your client or colleague.

​​​​​​Here’s how to use directional drilling to install underground utilities:
1) Call our directional drilling experts at 203-294-9200
2) Have your underground utilities installed.
3) Celebrate with your client on a successfully completed project.