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Tunneling Under Water Makes Port of Miami Project a Challenge

Infrastructure Drilling Job to Ease Traffic Backups

July 1, 2013

The Port of Miami has been a problem since the Reagan administration, causing traffic snarls and wasted time. Nearly 16,000 vehicles—almost 5,000 of which are semi trucks—travel to and from the port each day.

Safety Just as Big on Small Drilling Jobs

Escape Plan Can Prove Crucial for Confined Spaces

Ryan Jackson

July 1, 2013

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In last month’s The Driller, we touched on geotechnical and environmental field work. This month, I discuss safety in a wrap-up to a three-part series on limited access drilling.

Wolf Creek Dam Project Wins DFI Award

July 1, 2013

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The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) recently announced that the project to reinforce the Wolf Creek Dam foundation in south central Kentucky won the group’s 2013 Outstanding Project Award.

Remedial Construction Services Hires New COO

June 24, 2013

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Remedial Construction Services (RECON), a geotechnical construction, and civil construction contractor based in Houston, has hired Jerry Mason as its new chief operating officer.

DFI, EFFC Plan Foundations Conference in Stockholm

June 24, 2013

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The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), along with the European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC), has announced an International Conference on Deep Foundations & Piling next May in Stockholm.

Bauer expects to work up to 10 rigs simultaneously

Bauer Group Lands Biggest Foundations Contract to Date

June 24, 2013

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Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, as part of a joint venture, recently secured the Bauer Group’s biggest contract to date in Germany.

Hammer & Steel to Carry Junttan PM16, PM25 Piling Rigs

June 20, 2013

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Missouri-based Hammer & Steel now sells and rents the Junttan PM16, PM25 piling rigs, the company recently announced.

Fleming college and Enbridge Gas Distribution

Enbridge Donates Ditch Witch HDD to Ontario’s Fleming College

June 20, 2013

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Enbridge Gas Distribution recently announced the donation of $450,000 in equipment to central Ontario’s Fleming College. The equipment, including a directional drill system, goes to the college’s Resources Drilling and Blasting program.

North American Energy Partners, Keller Reach Piling Deal

June 20, 2013

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Canadian firm North American Energy Partners Inc. (NAEP) recently announced the sale of the company's piling division to Keller, the U.K.-based ground engineering specialist.