Archives

Marine Pipeline Damage
Marine Pipeline Damage Prevention

Underground utility strikes and damages are all too frequent occurrences. Utility contractors know that hitting an underground utility can c...

Celebrating 50 Years of NUCA

Ft. Lauderdale was the destination for NUCA’s 2015 Convention and 50th Anniversary Celebration. The scenery was beautiful, the location wa...

As Skilled Operators Age and Retire, Companies Look to Training...

When watching a jobsite from afar, the equipment moves about almost as if it were rehearsed. Loaders roll into piles of dirt, while excavato...

Florentino Gregorio Is Named the 2014 Ditchdigger of the Year

To the people who use it every day, underground infrastructure is very “out of sight, out of mind.” Warm a home with a gas furnace, turn...

Combating the Serious Labor Shortage in the Construction Industry

In early 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cited national unemployment numbers were around 5.5 percent, while the construction indus...

Outfitting an Excavator with the Right Attachment Can Cut Down...

Each jobsite presents new challenges — there may be land to clear and existing structures and foundations to remove. There’s typically a...

Evaluate an ADT’s Multiple Performance Features Before You Buy

Just like choosing a car, selecting an articulated dump truck (ADT) is based on more than just looks. Potential owners need to consider how...

United States Government
If You Won’t, Who Will?

There’s no shortage of things to complain about when it comes to the federal government. The dysfunction and partisanship are not the leas...