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2015-2016 Utility Construction Buyer’s Guide

NUCA is pleased to provide you with the 2015-2016 Utility Construction Buyer’s Guide — a comprehensive listing of the manufacturers and...

NUCA of Ohio Hosts Its Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

Last month, NUCA of Ohio and the Great Lakes Trenchless Association hosted its annual scholarship golf tournament at Westbrook Country Club...

Ohio River
John Deere Excavator Helps Clean Up Ohio River

By the end of 2015, more than one million pounds of garbage will be removed from the Ohio River. That feat will be accomplished by Chad Preg...

CGA’s 2014 DIRT Report Confirms Importance of Calling 811 for...

The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the stakeholder-run organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the people who dig...

Preparing for Confined Space Entry
Preparing for Confined Space Entry

OSHA’s new Confined Spaces in Construction standard requires employers to establish a written permit-required confined space entry program...

People Voting
Preparing for the Mad Dash Before the Election

From the five years I spent working on Capitol Hill, I can tell you that the August recess is always a welcomed change of pace for Members o...

Four Questions to Ask when Selecting a Light Tower

Light towers are a mainstay on jobsites, providing necessary illumination for countless utility projects and applications requiring night wo...

Contractors Look to Improve Operations with GPS Fleet Tracking Software

Over the past few years, contractors have started to realize that telematics can go further than the basic track-and-trace functionality tha...

All Eyes on ICUEE

Every two years, the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) descends upon Louisville, Ky. The event, also known...

Unlocking the Full Potential of Mobile Technology in Construction

The use of mobile technology on construction sites is not new. The familiar laptop has been in tote under the arms of foremen for more than...

Ride-On Trenchers Offer Efficiency and Precision When Placing Utilities

When installing underground utilities, efficiency and precision are key. A ride-on trencher fits the bill for both. With the ability to trav...