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NUCA’s Golf Tournament Returns!

After two years, a fun-filled golf tournament is back for you and your NUCA buddies as part of the NUCA Convention & Exhibit! This year,...

Mini Machines, Big Business: The Electrifying Rise Of Compact Equipment

The global compact construction equipment market – consisting of compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders and com...

Barbco Founder Among 2020 NASTT Hall of Fame Class

The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) announced its 2020 Hall of Fame class: James S. Barbera (1940-2019), founder of...

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Rugged and Versatile Backhoes Do It All on the Jobsite

Combining the attributes of a front-mounted loader and a rear-mounted excavator, backhoe-loaders – or simply backhoes – have bee...

Bill Hillman, NUCA board meeting
Reflections from the Trenches

Editor’s Note: In June 2019, NUCA CEO Bill Hillman announced to the membership that, after 28 years of service to the industry, he had...

This colorful guitar proudly displays the logos of NUCA Middle Tennessee’s founding companies
New NUCA Chapter “Strikes Chord” in Booming Nashville Region

Rising from the southern United States, a new NUCA Chapter has just burst onto the Nashville area. It’s drawing crowds and excitement ...

Cemen Tech Signs Faris Machinery as Exclusive Authorized Dealer in...

Cemen Tech has signed Faris Machinery as the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech volumetric concrete mixers in Colorado. Founded in 1953, Faris ...

Contractors Looking to Hire Workers in 2020, But Labor Concerns...

Despite signs the overall economy may be slowing, most construction firms expect demand for their services and hiring will expand in 2020, y...

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NUCA 2019: Embracing Change and Striving for Success

Quite a great deal of movement has happened at NUCA this year. All of the changes made have been focused on streamlining the association to ...

NUCA of Eastern Washington & North Idaho hosted Dozer Day
NUCA Committee Updates: Workforce Development – Local Chapters Heed the...

Workforce development is a matter that is near and dear to the hearts of many NUCA members. In a tight job market, recruiting, training and ...

In Memoriam: Alfred Renda

Alfred (Fred) Renda, age 58 of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, passed away Nov. 25, 2019, in his home. Renda was president of NUCA member co...

Caterpillar Celebrates 90 Years on the New York Stock Exchange

Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby rang the opening bell Dec. 17 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark the 90th anni...

Mental Health Jigsaw Puzzle
Suicide and Mental Health are Construction Safety and Health Priorities

Suicide and mental health issues are serious subjects in the construction industry. As much as 25% of the U.S. population experiences mental...

Tech Tips: The Keys to Optimal Vacuum Excavator Uptime

Vacuum excavators can be seen on almost every underground infrastructure construction project. It’s no wonder because these machines, ...

NUCA of Middle Tennessee Celebrates Inaugural Year

The Franklin Bridge Golf Club was the center stage for the NUCA of Middle Tennessee Chapter Year End Celebration. Members gathered to recogn...