HOME ABOUT US SECTORS NEWS CAREERS CONTACT US DIRECTIONAL DRILLING THE LATEST DIRECTIONAL DRILLING TECHNOLOGY Trenchless technology involves the rehabilitation of existing underground utilities such as water, sewer, storm, gas and electrical conduits as well as the installation of new underground infrastructures. Our services in this area include everything from pipe bursting and tunnelling to shaft construction and rehabilitation (lining etc.). Our technology uses methods that minimise the construction impacts normally associated with the conventional open cut construction methods. We provide a design service for all new drill locations, the design will assess the ground conditions and confirm the feasibility of the proposed drill whilst taking into account any environmental impact. We have completed many projects employing trenchless technology. Always at the forefront of technological development, we have been commended for innovation in our project work. The benefits of trenchless technology are significant over the use of standard open cut techniques, these include: A reduced impact on the environment; resulting from less surface disruption which minimises the use of aggregates for pipe support and backfilling as well as reducing the amount of site waste Site safety is more effectively managed as the actual worksite is vastly reduced Improved risk management with reduced exposure to normal construction risks Minimising excavations improves the long term sustainability of the surrounding area or pavement The methodology minimises noise impact and construction traffic, which are deemed to be causes for common complaint Costs can be substantially reduced where existing services are present or where deep excavations are required. Our current portfolio of in-house Rigs: 15 tonne rig – up to 200mm ducts over 250m 20 tonne rigs – up to 200mm ducts over 350m 30 tonne rig – up to 200mm ducts over 400m or 355mm pipelines over 100m 40 tonne rig – up to 200mm ducts over 600m or 400mm pipelines over 300m 45 tonne rig – up to 200mmducts over 900m or 600mm pipelines over 500m 110 tonne rig – up to 200mm ducts over 1,400m or 900mm pipelines over 700m 400 tonne rig – up to 200mm plus ducts for pipelines 2000m. CONTACT DETAILS: O’Connor Utilities Artemis House 6 – 8 Greek Street Stockport SK3 8AB Tel: 0161 248 9922 E-mail: enquiries@ocultd.co.uk Company No: 02916906 Registered: 1994, Cardiff USEFUL LINKS: Working with OCU SHEQ & Accreditations News Careers Contact us Modern Slavery Policy SECTORS: Electricity Gas Water & Wastewater Directional Drilling Telecommunications Vegetation Management Multi-Utility Concrete UK WIDE COVERAGE: With depots strategically located throughout the UK we can offer a Nationwide service. © 2021 O'Connor Utilities Website By UK-WW TOP