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How Can Telematics Improve Equipment Rentals?

By Emily Newton Telematics systems have long been a valuable asset in fields like vehicle fleet management and construction. However, for th...

Smith Currie Named Construction Law Firm of the Year

Smith Currie, one of the nation’s most recognized construction and government contracts law firms, announced it was named 2021 Constru...

NUCA | National Utility Contractors Association
Clean Water Surfaces As A Winner

Senate Infrastructure Deal Contains Historic Level of Water Infrastructure Resources The chief executive officer of the National Utility Con...

Choosing the Right Augers, Points and Blades

By Mike Hale A powerful earth drill may have plenty of torque to tackle even the toughest jobs, but performance can suffer without the corre...

Right Sizing Your Vacuum Excavator for the Right Job

By Patrick McGee Understanding vacuum excavation equipment, and the variety of work it will perform, helps ensure that you place the right e...

NUCA | National Utility Contractors Association
The “PRO Act” Will Delay America’s Recovery

The chief executive officer of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), Doug Carlson, issued the following statement on the Sena...

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Q&A: Ask Carl – What Should I Expect During an...

Below are the basics of what to expect during an OSHA inspection. The information in this article is drawn from the OSHA “OSHA Inspect...

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Habits of Effective Safety Managers

The most effective people managing safety and health in industry know that a safety program is much more than writing rules and training emp...

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2020 NUCA Safety Award Overall Winner: TEAM Construction

EDITOR’S NOTE: SafetyWORKS is a new column highlighting NUCA’s William H. Feather Safety Awards winners. If you would like to be...

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How to Use Trench Protective System Tabulated Data Properly

Helping contractors to promote safe work practices for the protection of workers and utilities in trenching and excavation operations is an ...

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Senate Passes NUCA-Championed Clean Water Bill

A Significant Victory for NUCA’s Utility Contractors And Their Communities On April 29, the U.S. Senate delivered a long-sought Nation...

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Guided Auger Boring: Choosing the Optimal Method for the Job

Auger boring is one of the oldest forms of trenchless technology. An auger boring machine can install casing ranging from 4 to 72 in. in dia...

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Brenda Reigle Executive Director, NUCA of Pennsylvania

For more than 20 years, NUCA of Pennsylvania executive director Brenda Reigle has been front and center advocating f or members at both the ...

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Ensuring Reliable Water for Los Angeles City Trunk Line South...

Formed in 1902, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) serves a population of more than 4 million people in Southern Californ...

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Ditchdigger of the Year: Dan Buckley

To be successful in business, and in life, one needs to be able to navigate change. Periods of change can be challenging—sometimes eve...