Watland Custom Underground

10/07/2026

As grouting requirements become more common beneath railroads and other critical infrastructure, a 450-foot Texas HDD crossing shows how contractors are adapting their drilling and grouting practices.

09/18/2026

09/11/2026

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Association is proud to announce Innovative Association Solutions (IAS) as our new association management partner.

IAS brings more than 25 years of experience helping trade associations grow, strengthen their operations and deliver more to their members. Their team has deep experience in membership development, events, communications, financial management, sponsorships and strategic planning.

For HDDA, this partnership gives us the professional support and resources to build on the momentum we’ve created and take our association to the next level.

We’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful to have the IAS team joining us.

09/03/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

The Horizontal Directional Drilling Association does not just promote HDD from the sidelines. At UIC 2027, HDDA is on the floor.
As both an association partner and exhibitor at UIC 2027, HDDA represents the full scope of what the HDD community looks like when it comes together. Their presence reinforces something that has always been true about this conference: the people who advocate for underground construction and the people who do the work are often the same people.

UIC 2027 | January 26-27 | Ga***rd Texan | Grapevine, TX | ui-conference.com

Reserve your booth: https://ui-conference.com/exhibit/

08/11/2026

Today is 811 day and we want to acknowledge the importance of safe digging and the work it takes across our industry to protect the people, utilities and communities around every project.

That same spirit of collaboration is at the heart of HDDA.

HDDA Vice President Jim Watland shares a look ahead at the 2027 HDDA Technology & Equipment Conference, coming May 3–6 just outside Austin, Texas.

From damage prevention and jobsite safety to new technology, equipment and best practices, events like this give contractors, manufacturers and industry partners an opportunity to learn from one another and move HDD forward.

Organizations like HDDA and 811 play different but connected roles in that mission. Working together, sharing knowledge and keeping safe digging at the center of the conversation makes our entire industry stronger.

Save the date: May 3–6, 2027.

More details on the HDDA Technology & Equipment Conference coming soon.

08/11/2026

This is exciting! I’m really looking forward to what’s ahead for HDDA. The momentum we’re building is incredible, and having these two events coming up makes it even more exciting. I think both events are going to be a great opportunity to showcase HDDA, connect with the right people, and continue building on everything we’ve been working toward.

There’s a lot of potential here, and I’m excited to see where we can take it!
Please check out HDDA.us and click on the event tab for more info!