Our crews have experience with projects of all sizes and under any conditions.
At Communication Construction & Engineering (CC&E), our drill crews bring deep experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) across the Denver Metro Area and throughout Colorado. We support projects of all sizes, from short municipal laterals to large multi-duct utility installations. Our crews operate effectively in the diverse soil and terrain conditions found across Colorado.
Expert HDD for Telecom and Underground Construction
Horizontal Directional Drilling (also known as directional boring) is the preferred method for installing underground utilities in Colorado’s high-density and environmentally sensitive areas. HDD allows our crews to install conduit, fiber, and other utilities with minimal surface disruption while navigating around existing infrastructure.
Our operators use advanced drill rigs and locating systems to guide the bore path with precision. By steering the drill rods beneath roads, parking lots, landscaped areas, and congested corridors, we’re able to complete installations safely and efficiently — even in challenging Denver ROW environments.
Right-Sized Equipment for Every Project
CC&E maintains a fleet of drill rigs in multiple sizes, allowing us to match the right machine to the specific requirements of each job. From tight urban bores to long-distance pulls in open easements, we have the equipment and tooling to execute the work correctly and on schedule.
Multiple HDD crews also enable us to mobilize quickly and keep projects moving, which is especially important for telecom providers operating under tight construction windows. Our crews also collaborate with dig / civil crews as well as our fiber splicers to deliver turn-key projects.
Safety, Accuracy, and Utility Protection
Avoiding utility conflicts is one of the most critical aspects of successful HDD. Our crews are trained to perform thorough locates, potholing, and conflict checks before drilling. Because we’ve completed work across Denver and the Front Range for decades, we understand the unique challenges of Colorado’s underground utility environment and maintain an exceptional record of safe installations.
Minimal Surface Impact and Lower Restoration Costs
One of the main advantages of HDD is its ability to minimize disturbance to the surface. With only a small entry and exit pit, directional boring allows utilities to be installed beneath:
Roadways and intersections
Sidewalks and trails
Parking lots and commercial developments
Landscaped or environmentally sensitive areas
This significantly reduces restoration requirements and helps project owners control costs while meeting municipal standards.
Efficient, Reliable, and Built for Colorado Conditions
Whether you’re building fiber backhaul, expanding broadband, or installing new commercial utilities, HDD often delivers a faster and more cost-effective solution than open-cut trenching. Our crews understand Colorado’s mixed soils, variable water tables, and tight urban corridors — and we bring the experience needed to keep your project on track.
Contact CC&E
If you’re planning a telecom or underground utility project in Denver or anywhere in Colorado, CC&E is ready to help.
Contact us today to discuss your HDD requirements or to request a project review.
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