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NUCA/PAC 2024 Congressional Endorsements 

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) announced its latest U.S. House and Senate candidate endorsements. “This is the ti...

CASE Unveils Custom Compact Track Loader Wraps

CASE Construction Equipment is rolling out new options to give contractors more swagger on the jobsite, with new custom graphic equipment wr...

Petticoat-Schmitt Completes 560 Homesite Project in St. Augustine

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors (Petticoat-Schmitt), a construction firm specializing in water resources, public works, and site de...

Cemen Tech and Dobbs Equipment Expand Partnership to Serve South...

Cemen Tech, the world’s largest volumetric concrete mixer manufacturer, announced a new agreement with Dobbs Equipment to be the exclu...

Lower Interest Rates Could Spur Construction Activity, PCA Economist Says

Ed Sullivan, the Chief Economist and Sr. Vice President of Market Intelligence for the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — which repre...

Mid-State Hydrovac Relies on Guzzler Guzzcavators

Leonel Oviedo and his father began Mid-State Hydrovac in 2017. The idea began after they worked for a roofing contractor and saw the work it...

NUCA of Metro DC’s Foundation for Education Grants Six Scholarships

The Board of Directors of the National Utility Contractors Association of Metro DC’s Foundation for Education (“the Foundation&r...

Mecalac Launches Ranges of Hydraulic Breakers

Mecalac presents its range of hydraulic breakers: the MB30, MB40, MB50 and MB80 (MB, Mecalac Breaker). Offering four breakers of different c...

How Telematics Is Transforming Underground Utility Operations

By Oscar Collins Businesses that engage in logistic operations, like utilities, can immensely benefit from telematics. This technology combi...

Excellence in Underground Awards – Excavation/Site Development Winner

Runway Reconstruction & RSA Improvements The Runway Reconstruction and RSA Improvements project consisted of rehabilitating the entire 6...

Panel Discussion: Budding Contractors Talk Technology, Workforce and the Rewards...

There’s no question that bolstering the workforce is and will continue to be a major priority for the underground construction industr...

Ensuring Long-Term Durability of Underground Structures

By Ellie Gabel The structural integrity and longevity of underground construction are arguably more important than those of its aboveground ...

NUCA of Nebraska Partners Teams Up with The Lighthouse to...

Workforce shortages have been plaguing the construction markets for many years now. Companies across all sectors of the industry are looking...

Have you talked to your insurance agent about pollution liability?

By Darren Berg Environmental awareness has evolved significantly over the years, and construction projects are facing increasing scrutiny to...

Machine Guidance and Control System Pays Dividends

By Ryan Johnson Utility contractors are leveraging cutting-edge technology, such as machine guidance and grade control systems for dozers, t...