d e e n m 32 Unique Intersect Bore Features Surface Tie-In Drilling two pilot holes that meet and connect between the two starting points always makes an interesting horizontal directional drilling(HDD) story. CONTENTS June 2020 / Vol. 75 No. 6 FEATURES 14 2020 Pipe Selection Guide A comprehensive listing of various products and specs for the underground infrastructure. DIRECTIONAL DRILLING 18 22nd Annual Directional Drilling Survey: HDD Markets: Split Personalities For the horizontal directional drilling industry, these are indeed interesting times. While many contractors still thrive in their market segments, others struggle mightily. 27 DEPARTMENTS 34 First Look: Atomic Wash Disinfects Construction Equipment Right Turn Supply has developed a liquid cleaner and disinfectant specifically for construction equipment and tools. REHABTECHNOLOGY 36 NASSCO Tech Tips The riddle of pipes, PACP® and remaining useful life 4 6 8 12 53 55 56 58 Exclusive from UCONonline.com Editor's Log Newsline Washington Watch Business New Products Business Cards Calendar of Events / Ad Index / Sales Offices June 2020 UConOnline.com HDD SURVEY Equipment Selection Guide Pioneers of HDD Intersect Features Surface Tie-In Pioneers of HDD Reflect on Hall of Fame Careers It would be impossible to describe the advances in horizontal directional drilling during its early development in the 1960s and '70s without addressing the pioneering work of Richard (Dick) Melsheimer and Martin Cherrington. ON THE COVER A recent intersect HDD project in Texas took a different approach: the intersect connection was made on the surface of the water in Nueces Bay. (Photo courtesy of Hark Rock Directional Drilling) UConOnline.com | JUNE 2020 3http://www.UCONonline.com http://www.UConOnline.com http://www.UConOnline.com