Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert Trenchless Engineering & Construction Services
We are North Americas premier independent trenchless engineering and construction firm with over 35 years of experience serving the oil, gas, power, utilities, and wind industries. Our dedication to executing projects safely and effectively helps us yield exceptional results through thoughtful planning, integrated engineering, and balanced risk management. With 3,309 trenchless crossings and 1,134 miles of pipeline completed globally, we maintain a zero-incident workplace culture while empowering employees to champion safety and environmental responsibility.Our history of innovation spans three decades, during which we've set world records in Direct Pipe installation and expanded our presence across 27 engineering-licensed states. The Laney team combines 35+ years of collective expertise with technical specialists from diverse industries to deliver cutting-edge trenchless solutions.
Services
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Direct Pipe Installation
Engineering Services
Procurement & Construction
Trenchless Crossings
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We've completed 3,309 trenchless crossings across 40 states and 13 countries
- Our team holds 27 state engineering licenses with 300+ HDD design projects
- We set world records for longest Direct Pipe installations in challenging conditions
- Integrated EPC approach reduces interface risks through single-contract delivery
- 35-year safety-first culture maintains zero-incident workplace standards
Services
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Horizontal Directional Drilling enables underground pipe installation without traditional trenching. Our 35-year expertise executes complex crossings beneath rivers, highways, and sensitive environments. With 2,000+ completed crossings spanning 1,134 miles, we deliver HDD solutions for diameters 20-60 inches and projects ranging from $2M to $50M budgets while minimizing surface disruption.
Direct Pipe Installation
Direct Pipe technology combines microtunneling and HDD for simultaneous tunneling and pipe installation. We've completed 103 global projects including the 4,900-foot world-record natural gas crossing. This method excels in challenging subsurface conditions with minimal fracout risk, offering single-pass efficiency for critical infrastructure projects.
Engineering Services
Our 27-state licensed engineering team provides integrated HDD design services since 2011. Specializing in subsurface exploration, hydraulic fracture risk assessment, and optimized crossing designs, we've completed 300+ HDD plans. The team reduces construction risks through site-specific drilling programs and stress analysis for complex trenchless projects.
Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Our single-contract EPC approach consolidates project delivery for reduced interface risk. Professional engineers and construction teams manage projects from $2M to $50M budgets with guaranteed schedule control and safety standards. This methodology delivers time and cost savings through unified project management across all construction phases.
Trenchless Crossings
We specialize in challenging trenchless crossings for energy and utility infrastructure. Capabilities include 238 international crossings, 400+ river installations, and projects exceeding 7,000 feet. Our solutions enhance grid resilience for electrical transmission lines and expand capacity for municipal water systems using both HDD and Direct Pipe methods.
People
Paul Butero
Executive Chairman
Industry veteran with decades of leadership in trenchless construction, guiding strategic direction for complex infrastructure projects globally.
Rahul Mangire
President
Promoted President in 2023, brings extensive operational expertise to lead the company's continued innovation in trenchless technology.
Jim Katosic
CFO & CCO
Manages financial strategy and commercial operations, recently securing $13.75M credit facility to expand project capabilities.
Jimmy Maingot
Vice President of Operations
Oversees field operations with technical expertise in executing complex trenchless projects across diverse geological conditions.
Andrew Sparks
Director of Engineering
Licensed professional engineer leading design team responsible for 300+ HDD project designs since 2011.
Questions
What trenchless methods does Laney specialize in?
We specialize in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Direct Pipe installation methods for complex infrastructure projects.
How many years has Laney been in business?
We've served the trenchless industry for 35 years since our founding in 1988.
What industries do you serve?
We serve oil, gas, power, utilities, and wind energy sectors with specialized trenchless solutions.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, we've completed projects in 13 countries with 238 international crossings to date.
What engineering capabilities do you offer?
Our 27-state licensed team provides subsurface exploration, fracture risk assessment, and optimized HDD design services.
How do you ensure project safety?
We maintain a zero-incident workplace culture with dedicated HSEQ leadership and rigorous safety protocols.
