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February 2017 Print Issue

NUCA Insurance
Understanding Your Company’s EMR

Customers often want to know your EMR before awarding a contract. Your EMR, or Experience Modification Rate, is an insurance term used to pr...

March 1, 2017
Equipment Rental Pump Maintenance
Rental Pump Maintenance

Proper maintenance is critical for long-term, efficient utilization of bypass pumps. Without employing best management practices (BMPs), you...

February 28, 2017
Inside Washington White House
The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days

On Jan. 20, 2017, Donald Trump took the oath of office becoming the 45th President of the United States. In his inaugural address, the new P...

February 27, 2017
Business Conflict Resolution
Tips for Avoiding Disputes in Construction Contracts

Fortunately, on construction projects, contract disputes rarely arise. This is because many parties have long standing relationships and oth...

February 27, 2017
Business 18 in Bypass Lines
The Town of Greenwich Upgrades Aging Sewer Line

  The Town of Greenwich, Conn., part of the tristate area immediately surrounding New York City is an affluent New England town and is ...

February 22, 2017
Safety & Training Installation at O'Hare Airport
Midwest REM Installs Pump Station at O’Hare Airport

Underground utility contractor Midwest REM, based in Melrose Park, Ill., recently completed casting-in-place a new storm water pump station ...

February 21, 2017
Business Being Prepared
Five Steps Contractors Should Take to Prevent Workplace Violence

An armed gunman just entered your worksite and takes several employees as hostages. You recognize him as a disgruntled former employee who w...

February 20, 2017
Business Glass Half Full
Contractors Are Optimistic About the Industry, but Workers are Still...

There’s nothing quite like the hope a new year brings. A fresh slate. New beginnings. And for those in the utility construction indust...

February 17, 2017
Business CONEXPO
Conquering CONEXPO

While in Vegas, Check Out the Largest Construction Equipment Trade Show in North America After attending the NUCA 2017 Convention, head on o...

February 16, 2017
Chairman’s Message Jeff Rumer
Chairman’s Message: Got Hits?

Nope. Not me. Why? Because when I call 811, I know when I show up with my crew and equipment, every utility will be clearly and accurately m...

February 14, 2017
Trench Shoring and Shielding Trench Safety
Tackling Trench Safety

Manufacturers Discuss Current Statistics and the Importance of Protective Systems Just when you thought trench worker safety was on an undev...

February 13, 2017
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