For Construction Pros

Ditch Witch 2450GR Ground Penetrating Radar Datasheet

The Ditch Witch 2450GR Ground Penetrating Radar system uses radar pulses to image the subsurface and detect both metallic and non-metallic pipes and cables.

Document • August 22nd, 2012

OSHA Issues Final Rule for Cranes in Demolition and Underground Construction

August 2010 'cranes and derricks in construction' standard replaces separate standard for demolition work and underground construction on November 15

Press Release • August 17th, 2012

Mining and Drilling Products

Atlas Copco will introduce the next generation of Rig Control System, a new Pit Viper and a new 'top secret' underground product at MINExpo 2012

Product • August 7th, 2012

Atlas Copco to Launch Major Products at MINExpo 2012

Launches will include a new "top secret" underground product

Press Release • August 7th, 2012

OSHA Proposes $66,000 in Penalties for Atlanta Utility Contractor's Unsafe Trenching

Competent person on-site took no action to protect workers in a trench with inadequate shoring, workers were not trained to recognize excavation hazards

Press Release • August 6th, 2012

TransCanada Receives Key Permit to Begin Gulf Coast Section of Keystone XL Pipeline

Construction could start in days on southern portion of the pipeline to transport lower-cost US crude oil to refineries in Texas

Press Release • July 30th, 2012

Skid-steer Coupler System

Five-position coupling system allows a skid steer to trench to its side, going forward with an existing trencher attachment

Product • July 18th, 2012

Hütte Bohrtechnik Drills and Tooling

Atlas Copco is the exclusive U.S. source for Hütte Bohrtechnik high-performance crawler drills and tooling for micropiles, anchors and geothermal drilling. Range includes rigs up to 30 tons Features include hydraulic power transmission, mast...

Product • July 16th, 2012

OSHA Proposes $122,400 in Fines for Contractor's Unsafe Trenching

Whistleblower was terminated when he refused to go back into an unprotected Huntsville, AL, trench after a cave-in

Press Release • July 16th, 2012

Rig Source Inc.

Rig Source, Inc. is an international drilling equipment dealer offering new, used and rental drilling equipment, as well as parts and service. In 2011, Rig Source founded Terramac, LLC and began manufacturing the Terramac RT9 rubber track crawler...

Company • July 13th, 2012

All Materials Locator (AML)

AML locates subsurface objects whether they're plastic, metal, wood, cable or pipe

Product • July 12th, 2012

Trencher Safety 101

Watch this Ditch Witch video for tips on how to safely and efficiently operate riding or pedestrian trenchers.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Vacuum Excavation Safety

This Ditch Witch safety video shows the proper way to safely use a vacuum excavator.

Video • July 10th, 2012

Video: Trenchless Equipment Safety

Safety with trenchless equipment includes a pre-operation inspection of the equipment and the jobsite, locating underground utilities and wearing personal protection equipment among other safety best practices.

Video • July 10th, 2012