Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is challenging and difficult work fraught with unknown obstacles. While it’s not possible to eliminate every obstacle, bore planning software developed by drill manufacturers can help small and large contractors create a bore plan that minimizes risks.
Bore planning software was introduced 15 years ago. However, those basic programs helped contractors design only the pilot bore. While the software helped streamline the planning process, it was time-consuming and not widely used. Many contractors would just drill and hope for the best.
Today, bore planning software packages are more intuitive and user-friendly. The time to create a bore plan
