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Ritchie Bros. Achieves Notable Milestones in 2013

Though it recorded a small drop in gross auction proceeds (GAP) for the year, 2013 was a successful year for Vancouver-based Ritchie Bros. A...

Viva Las Vegas!

NUCA welcomes you to its 2014 Convention in Las Vegas! Since 1964, the association has been helping CEOs, owners, presidents, senior executi...

Pump Showcase

Need a pump? Check out products from seven pump manufacturers below....

SUCA Announces New Executive Director

The Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA) would like to welcome Theresa Mannix as its new Executive Director. Mannix is extremely...

Auger Boring School Set for May 2014

NUCA of the Carolinas and Leo Barbera/Horizontal Holes Mfg. will hold its second Auger Boring School, May 4-9. The school will take place a...

UPS Savings Plan Exclusively For NUCA Members

NUCA is excited to announce the UPS Savings Program for its members! Make the most out of your membership and take advantage of some of the...

Taking It to the Trench

Here, two NUCA members give helpful advice on trench shoring techniques and training, as well as a look into products ideal for utility cons...

Trench and Excavation Safety
The Truth Behind Trench and Excavation Safety

Many people don’t appreciate the weight of soil. One cubic foot of soil weighs between 90 and 140 lbs. Just one cubic yard of soil (27 cub...

Safety Programs and Policies
Speaking of Safety Programs and Policies…

Most companies like yours have a written safety program that spells out the company’s safety policies, procedures and responsibilities. Ho...

Federal Budget
What to Make of the Federal Budget

The Budget Control Act in 2012, which created the automatic spending cuts called “sequestration,” the government shutdown in October 201...

When Best Practices Hurt

Many companies have created initiatives to emplace best practices as a solution to the change around them. As the recession subsides and new...

Pump Primer

Construction jobsite pumps haven’t changed much in the last few decades. Their designs subtly evolve, of course, but the fundamental pump...

JCB Appoints New North American Chief as John Patterson Retires

JCB’s John Patterson, who rose through the ranks from field service engineer to Group Chief Executive, has retired after 43 years’ servi...

Bobcat Kicks Off Millionth Loader Celebration wit Commemorative Machine Giveaway

Bobcat Co. will produce the millionth Bobcat loader in 2014 and has launched a yearlong celebration — the Bobcat “Unstoppable” campaig...

Southeastern Recognized as the Top Performing Vacall Dealer in the...

Gradall Industries, which designs, manufactures and supports Vacall products, recently announced that Southeastern Equipment Co. was named t...