Understanding Drilling Techniques: An In-Depth Look at Open Hole, Cased, and Slurry Methods

Construction workers using a crane and a large blue drilling rig to install a corrugated metal culvert at a construction site.

Open hole, cased, and slurry methods are primary techniques for drilled shaft construction, used by foundation drilling operators to create high-capacity deep foundations. Open hole methods are suitable for stable soils above groundwater. Cased methods utilize steel casing for unstable or caving conditions, while slurry methods employ stabilizing fluids for challenging subsurface environments with water […]

TEI Rock Drills Hollow Bar Seminar & Installation Method: Everything You Need to Know

Western Equipment Solutions recently hosted the 2025 Hollow Bar Seminar in Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together contractors, operators, and industry professionals for hands-on training focused on people, safety, and real-world installation practices.  Building on that momentum — and in recognition of both the Salt Lake City seminar and the Hollow Bar School in Montrose, […]

Using Marini MR-C 90 for Effective Slope Stabilization

Workers in high-visibility orange suits operate a tracked drilling rig from Marini Quarries Group (labeled ZANETTI QUARRIES GROUP and MARINI 600) at a high-altitude site in the Swiss Alps.

When you’re working with slope stabilization equipment, reliability and precision make all the difference. Every hillside cut, retaining wall, or landslide repair depends on gear that performs safely and consistently in tough ground conditions.  The Marini MR-C 90 was built to handle such challenges. Its long reach, strong torque, and simple controls let crews drill […]

Why Service Matters in Foundation Drilling

Two workers in safety gear reviewing blueprints inside a vehicle.

Foundation drilling doesn’t leave room for mistakes or delays. Tight schedules, harsh ground conditions, and high stakes mean every piece of equipment has to perform day after day.  When a machine goes down, everything grinds to a halt — crews wait, costs climb, and deadlines slip. That’s why dependable service isn’t optional in this industry; […]

Driving Progress in Foundation Drilling: Leadership, Innovation, and Strategic Growth

Construction site with CALCO concrete pump truck pouring foundation piers, drill rig boring holes, and pickup trucks parked on a scenic mountain hillside with autumn trees and clear blue sky.

In the high-stakes world of construction, foundation drilling is where everything begins — literally and strategically. The demands placed on deep foundation contractors are greater than ever, with tighter deadlines, tougher ground conditions, and rising environmental and structural performance expectations.  To meet these challenges head-on, today’s most successful equipment solutions providers are rethinking how they […]

A Comprehensive Guide to the LEFFER VRM 3050KL Oscillator

Heavy machinery, possibly a crane or industrial equipment, being transported on a large flatbed truck near a building and greenery.

When it comes to deep foundation construction in Hawaii’s rugged, regulation-heavy terrain, contractors need tools that offer power, precision and reliability. That’s where LEFFER drilling equipment makes a difference.  LEFFER is known for pioneering the fully cased drilling methodology for both permanent and temporarily cased piles. Now with the launch of the new VRM 3050KL […]