It’s important for associations to serve as a link between their members and government agencies, contractors, business owners and other industry organizations. That link can be facilitated by programs, committees, organized events and educational sessions. The National Drilling Association, the International Association of Drilling Contractors, and the American Association of Drilling Engineers are just a few examples of groups that create and maintain that connection.
Another one is the Distribution Contractors Association. The non-profit trade organization, formed in 1961, boasts a reputation as “a tight-knit family.” Open to all companies in gas distribution and mainline construction, the association also focuses and engages in horizontal directional drilling (HDD), as well as water and pipeline rehabilitation work.