Vacuum excavation has long been an essential practice on job sites across the globe. Every underground construction operator, large or small, seeks to keep crews safe and projects profitable. In a modern, competitive industry, finding the right machine to balance these needs can be difficult.From damage prevention to fluid cleanup on horizontal directional drilling projects, vacuum excavation saves operators time and helps improve safety. Understanding the transformative history of these machines will arm today’s contractors with an appreciation for the technology and provide insight into how they’re transforming today’s underground construction industry.Underground originsThe history of vacuum excavation stems from the
