This process involves using specialized equipment to install underground utilities such as pipes and conduits without the need for open trenching. A pilot hole is drilled along a predetermined path, followed by reaming and finally pulling the product back through the enlarged bore. For instance, a telecommunications company might utilize this technique to install fiber optic cable beneath a roadway, minimizing disruption to traffic flow.
Minimally invasive installation reduces surface disruption, making it ideal for environmentally sensitive areas, busy urban settings, or locations where open excavation is impractical or cost-prohibitive. This method also offers significant time and cost savings compared to traditional trenching, contributing to its rising popularity in infrastructure projects. The development and refinement of this technology over recent decades have allowed for increasingly precise and efficient installations in a wider range of ground conditions.
