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Vacuum Excavators Help Contractors Expose Hidden Utilities Prior to HDD...

The subterranean tangle of pipes, conduit and cable continues to spread as our communities grow, upgrading their infrastructure and extendin...

LoJack Releases Its 2015 Construction Equipment Theft Study

LoJack, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CalAmp and a leader in vehicle and construction equipment theft recovery and advanced fleet management ...

New Overtime Rules Placed on Hold

On Nov. 22, a federal judge in Texas enjoined the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing its new overtime rules throughout the U.S. &nda...

Happy (early) Thanksgiving!

Everyone here at Utility Contractor  would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We’ll be taking off a few days to relax, rechar...

AEM Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently announced the 2016 inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame, which recognizes and celeb...

Cat releases new Straight Snow Push without trip

A new Straight Snow Push without Trip is now available for Cat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi terrain loaders and compact ...

JCB Raises Over $90,000 at the 10th Annual Lady Bamford...

JCB, the world’s largest privately held heavy equipment manufacturer, recently hosted its tenth annual golf tournament, which raised o...

NUCA Convention - Las Vegas
Because It Matters

People who know me understand that even though I run a busy company, I find time for a lot of things important to me — family, friends...

Lincoln Electric Offers Fall Camo Ranger Graphics on Two Engine-Driven...

For a limited time, Lincoln Electric is offering a special edition Fall Camo graphics wrap on two of its top engine-driven welders – t...

Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in October

The Dodge Momentum Index grew 4.1 percent in October to 133.6 from its revised September reading of 128.3 (2000=100). The Momentum Inde...

Vac-Tron Equipment introduces new CV Series

Vac-Tron Equipment recently introduced a whole new line to its vacuum excavation equipment — the new CV (Competitive Vac) Se...

Caterpillar Sanford Plant Reaches Quarter-Million-Machine Milestone

Established in 1999, the Caterpillar production facility in Sanford, N.C., recently reached a significant milestone when the 250,000th machi...

Breaking Down New Overtime Regulations

The new Department of Labor overtime rules initiated by President Obama become effective December 1 and definitely will cause employers to p...

HD Supply Waterworks Names New Regional Director of Operations

HD Supply Waterworks, a business unit of HD Supply specializing in waterworks infrastructure products, has named Ogonna Hymes the regional d...

Thousands attend Ritchie Bros.’ CA$129+ million Edmonton auction

With winter on its way, many Alberta contractors are realigning their fleets for winter work, making it a perfect time for another Ritchie B...