by Atlas Group | Sep 8, 2026 | Resources
Steel casing is easy to think of as the pipe that gets left underground after an auger bore is complete. In reality, steel casing in auger boring is part of the boring system itself. The casing affects alignment, friction, spoil removal, steering, and how accurately...
by Atlas Group | Sep 8, 2026 | Resources
A successful auger bore project plan starts long before the machine reaches the jobsite. On larger projects, the actual boring may only take days or weeks. However, planning, engineering, coordination, and mobilization can begin months earlier. Atlas Group often works...
by Atlas Group | Sep 8, 2026 | Resources
Ground conditions can change the way an auger bore behaves from one foot to the next. Sand, dirt, rock, cobble, mixed formations, and buried obstructions all create different challenges underground. That is why successful auger boring depends on more than the machine...
by Atlas Group | Sep 8, 2026 | Resources
Choosing between auger boring vs. horizontal directional drilling is not about deciding which method is better. Both can install underground infrastructure without traditional open-cut excavation. However, they solve different problems. The better choice depends on...
by Atlas Group | Aug 21, 2026 | Resources
Successful horizontal directional drilling project planning begins long before a drill reaches the jobsite. The contractor must understand the proposed path, existing utilities, soil conditions, environmental risks, and client expectations. Skipping those early...
by Atlas Group | Aug 21, 2026 | Resources
Effective underground construction safety practices must do more than satisfy a checklist. They should help crews recognize hazards, communicate concerns, and make better decisions throughout the workday. Atlas Group describes this approach as “common-sense safety.”...
