CONTENTS January 2019 Vol. 74 No. 1 30 Solving a Puzzling Project Snelson, Brotherton Team-Up to Find Unique Solution to Challenging HDD Job Drill a pilot hole; enlarge the bore hole by backreaming as necessary; prepare product for pull-in at the exit end; pull it back through the pilot hole - the basic steps of a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installation. But what if there is no place to lay out and prepare the product for pull-in? FEATURES 14 2019 Outlook and Utility & Communications Construction Update The utility transmission, and distribution and communication industry had a strong 2018, but with more mixed results than anticipated. 21 32 First Look: Hunting Introduces Mud Motor for Mid-Range HDD Rigs Hunting Energy Services has introduced a 4-inch mud motor for use with mid-range horizontal directional drilling equipment. 34 2019 North American Pipeline Construction Outlook CIGMAT Report: Transferring Technology from Control Studies to Actual Applications 24 REHABTECHNOLOGY After a period of sustained improvement, the upstream sector ended a politically tumultuous year on an unexpectedly somber note. PLCA Experiences Strong year with Work, Initiatives Members of the Pipe Line Contractors Association had a busy and productive year in 2018. The distance of the direct pipe installation was 4,900 feet, with an additional 1,350 feet pushed out to the offshore contractor. 4 6 10 48 50 53 56 56 56 Editor's Log Newsline Washington Watch Business New Products Business Cards Calendar of Events Sales Reps Ad Index This study was conducted to investigate the behavior of smart acrylamide grouted sands for use in earth dams for monitoring. 42 Larry Kiest 26 Laney solves Unique Shore Approach with Record-Setting Direct Pipe Installation DEPARTMENTS 46 Avanti Initiates 50-Year Warranty for Grout Avanti International has announces a 50-year product warranty on the company's AV-100 chemical grout. 47 Rehab Products ON THE COVER It may look like a winter wonderland but these conditions in extreme cold complicate pipeline projects.