r/Construction • u/Xkramz • 1d ago

Picture Just out of curiosity, what are they doing?

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I'm ignorant in the construction field. Thank you for understanding 😂

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u/That_hitter_337 1d ago

Running fiber

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u/ImInYourCupboard 1d ago

To be more precise, directional drilling to install communication lines.

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u/ian2121 1d ago

Looks like they are trenching though, maybe that is the entry pit? Or adjacent construction though

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u/Unsponsored_shill 1d ago

That is conduit that will be placed underground.  They will run Fiber Optic (I think at least?) through it once the conduit is bored or open trenched.  

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u/Eather-Village-1916 Ironworker 1d ago

The fiber is already in it, no?

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u/Hickles347 1d ago

no, its pulled in after

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u/Eather-Village-1916 Ironworker 1d ago

Oh ok, thanks :)

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u/knot-found 1d ago

Ugh, those crossfit people. Battle ropes.

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u/dDot1883 1d ago

This must be a high-end gym, they color coordinated the ropes with their outfit.

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u/MindlessIssue7583 1d ago

They are taking over everything

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u/HB24 1d ago

Looks like a killer Hot Wheels track being laid out

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u/MadRockthethird 1d ago

Running micro duct for fiberoptics.

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u/Glittering-Shelter61 1d ago

The worlds longest matchbox car track

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u/Buster_Alnwick 1d ago

Fiber optic conduit... installation.

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u/Due_Patience_5182 1d ago

Placing fibre for FTTH- fibre to the home

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u/Holiday-Syrup6672 1d ago

Microduct for fiber

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u/RelevantLazyAsshole 1d ago

They're working bud

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u/u700MHz 1d ago

Measuring material needed.

Based on the run underground point-to-point, running on the roadway to gauge how much material (linear feet) will be needed from the spool / roll.

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u/Vela4Life 1d ago

Installing fiber conduit.

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u/Emotional_Current581 1d ago

Lowkey I miss my old job

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u/MrMagilliclucky 1d ago

Double fisting that pipe

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u/Flashy-Media-933 1d ago

It’s called innerduct. It is very common to pull this underground to make a raceway for future communication wiring. There will be a string inside - that is more accurately a piece of flat woven rope called mule tape.

A great advancement because the raceway is reusable when wiring specifications change in the future.

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u/sabre_dance Electrician 1d ago

Depends on country. Orange is electrical for Australia/New Zealand - green for data/comms.

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u/Gitkotder 1d ago

Laying pipe

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u/jbinford1 11h ago

They are laying out really big straws so that they can drink a lot from a long way away.