AEM Manufacturing Express Celebrates American Augers Workforce in Ohio
The AEM Manufacturing Express made a stop at American Augers in West Salem, Ohio, on Sept. 30, bringing the traveling celebration of U.S.
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Data Center Power Demand Is Handing Utility Contractors a Line of Work They’ve Never Priced Before
A utility contractor is asked to bid on power service for a planned data center campus. The job is bigger than most substations they’ve ever priced, and the developer says the schedule can’t slip.
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Caterpillar Inc. to Acquire Fabick Cat Dealership
Caterpillar Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick), a long-standing Cat dealer with more than 100 years of trusted service and customer relationships…
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Akkerman Names Justin Akkerman CEO
Akkerman has named Justin Akkerman as its new chief executive officer, marking the next generation of leadership for the family-owned trenchless equipment manufacturer.
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2027 CGA Conference & Expo Call for Proposals Now Open
Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them, and their communities, announced that the Call for…
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4-Horn Trench & Shoring Opens New Jacksonville, FL, Branch
4-Horn Trench & Shoring, the leading provider of trench safety equipment, road plates, and engineered shoring solutions for underground construction, announced the opening of its newest branch in…
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NUCA Introduces NUCA360 Benefit for Members
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) isproud to introduce this month NUCA360, an insurance and risk management program created exclusively for NUCA members and powered by Knight…
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The Digital Forcefield: How Physical AI Is Stopping Utility Strikes Before They Happen
By Gareth Gibson, industry director, utilities, Trimble Every year, underground utility damage costs the U.S. economy an estimated $30 billion, much of it in indirect costs like traffic gridlock and…
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Avoid Showing up to a Jobsite Unprepared by Taking These 4 Precautions
By Oscar Collins Project delays and unplanned downtime create significant financial pressure for utility operations.
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Barkdull Joins Vermeer as Pipeline Corporate Accounts Manager
Matthew Barkdull has joined Vermeer as Pipeline Corporate Accounts Manager. He brings more than 17 years in pipeline construction and heavy equipment rental management to the role and is based in…
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Top Jobs (Sanitary Sewer Collection Category): James River Crossing
[Editor’s Note: NUCA‘s Top Job Project award recognizes challenging, innovative, or unique projects completed with excellent results.
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6 Proven Fleet Maintenance Strategies for Preventing Downtime
By Oscar Collins Unscheduled vehicle downtime can trigger project delays, budget overruns and lost productivity, so utility construction professionals should implement proven fleet maintenance…
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Metallica-Inspired CASE Compact Track Loader to Benefit Skilled Trade Education
Metallica’s Foundation, All Within My Hands, partnered with CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, the world-class agriculture and construction equipment and services company, to celebrate…
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Komatsu, Atlassian Williams F1 Team Renew Partnership
Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team have extended their award-winning, global partnership beyond 2026, continuing a collaboration between two organizations that thrive in some of the world’s most…
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Surety Advice to Start-Up Construction Company Owners
Most of the surety prequalification process is based on a proven track record of successful project completion. So, how do you best represent your start-up construction company without that track…
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The IIJA deadline is about to turn estimating teams into the new bottleneck
Three RFPs land in the same week. A different deadline gets moved. And then, another bid lands. Suddenly, the team is staring down a backlog of work nobody has the hours to price properly.
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UCAC to Host Annual Steak Dinner and Cigar Night
The Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut (UCAC) will host one of its most popular annual events on Sept.
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Interlune, Vermeer Expand Partnership to Build Moon Base Infrastructure
Interlune, a space infrastructure and resources company, and Vermeer Corporation, a global leader in industrial equipment manufacturing, announced July 30 that they will expand their strategic…
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NUCA NJ Announces Dozer Day
Dozer Day® is a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly event that gives kids the chance to climb into the driver’s seat of real construction equipment—including dozers, excavators, backhoes, and…
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The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Jobsites
Why centralized project data is becoming essential to modern construction management By Matt McClung, VP of Professional Services, HCSS Construction projects generate enormous amounts of information.
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Increasing Uptime for Your Hydro Excavator
How maintenance, operator habits and smart equipment design keep crews productive In hydro excavation, uptime is productivity.
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Stopping Fatbergs: What Municipalities Should Consider
Formed from fats, oils and grease (FOG) that combine with wipes, hygiene products and other non-flushable materials, fatbergs can grow into massive obstructions that restrict flow, damage…
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AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award during the 2026 AED Policy Conference…
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Sen. Capito Receives NUCA’s We Dig America Award
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) announced that it awarded its highest honor, the “We Dig America” Award, to U.S.
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Students in Komatsu-supported Technician Program Graduate from North Dakota State College of Science
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton, North Dakota, graduated its 2026 class on May 15, including 17 students who completed the Komatsu-supported diesel technician training…
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United Rentals Highlights Five Practical Ways to Strengthen Jobsite Safety
United Rentals Inc., has outlined five practical, often underutilized, ways contractors can strengthen jobsite safety, improve compliance and protect productivity.
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HCSS Announces Integration with Geotab to Streamline Fleet Data for Heavy Civil Contractors
HCSS, the leading provider of construction management software for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors, is proud to announce a strategic integration with Geotab Inc., a global leader in…
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Safe Digging Tips for Summer Construction and Utility Work
Summer is a critical time for those in construction and utility work. This busy season depends on crews’ productivity as they work around storms and high temperatures.
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Digging Smarter and Going Deeper: How Technology Is Advancing Safety in Underground Construction
By Cory Maker and Chris Thompson Each April, National Safe Digging Month serves as a timely reminder of a simple, but serious truth in underground construction: the most significant risks are often…
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Link-Belt Excavators: Technology, Uptime and the Human Touch
Q&A with Wyatt Skaggs, Product Manager, Link-Belt Excavators Link-Belt Excavators has long been known as a premium player in the earthmoving market, but the company is leaning hard into technology to…
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HDD from the Contractor’s Perspective
Matt Wartko of Ohio-based Don Wartko Construction Talks Drilling with UC(The following is an excerpt from Trenchless Technology that was originally published in August 2025.
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Digitizing Fleet Management: How Purpose-Built Software is the Next Evolution
For any contractor, knowing where all your vehicles and equipment need to be at all times is essential for a successful operation.
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2026 NUCA Chairman: David Howell
Born and raised in central Indiana, David Howell has spent his life close to the ground he now helps utility contractors work beneath every day.
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Purdue University Engineers Improving GPR Data
Purdue University engineers have developed a patent-pending method to decrease hazardous strikes to underground utility pipes during construction projects.
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NUCA Greater Kansas City Region Accepting Scholarship Applications
NUCA Greater Kansas City Region scholarship applications are now open, with a deadline of April 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
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Under the Bridge: How Advantage Directional Drilling Delivered Precision with Ditch Witch and Subsite
In Southern California’s High Desert, consistency is hard to come by. Ground conditions shift without warning. What feels solid underfoot can give way just as quickly, as heat, wind and changing…
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NUCA 2026 National Convention Celebrates Advocacy, Looks Forward in Tucson
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) hosted a successful 2026 National Convention Feb. 10-13. The event brought together utility contractors and other NUCA members in a quiet, scenic…
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HCSS Unveils the Future of HeavyBid on the Web
HCSS, the leading provider of heavy civil construction software, announced the launch of its reimagined estimating solution: the web-based HeavyBid.
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HCSS Expands Fleet Management Capabilities
HCSS, a leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects, is redefining fleet…
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HCSS, a leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects, is redefining fleet…
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Why Utility Project Data Belongs in One Site-First Platform: Safer Sites, Fewer Delays, Better Outcomes
By David Homola In the utility and excavation sector, safety and compliance aren’t negotiable. Crews work in high-risk environments—trenches, underground utilities, confined spaces—often across…
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Get them home Safe!
At ESC Trench Shoring, we know that trenching and excavation work comes with inherent risks. An open trench can be a dangerous hazard, not only for the workers directly involved but also for anyone…
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How Telematics Is Transforming Underground Utility Operations
By Oscar Collins Businesses that engage in logistic operations, like utilities, can immensely benefit from telematics.
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Skanska Deploys Zero-Emission Construction Machinery on LA Metro Project
Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, is piloting a zero-emissions electric excavator on Los Angeles Metro’s Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project.
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10 Expert Tips to Ensure Safe Sewer Cleaning
An industry expert explains how to protect operators from some of the industry’s most common mistakes Municipalities must safely clean and maintain many miles of sewer line annually to eliminate…
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NUCA Leadership Signs Suicide Prevention Pledge
Preventing Suicide in Construction NUCA Pledges Open Industry Discussions to Prevent Suicide Due to the elevated rate of suicide in construction and to deliver a welcoming environment to its member’s…
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Unmarked, Mismarked and Late Utility Relocation: Strategic and Legal Considerations
By Tom Olson Anyone who performs below-grade construction recognizes that one of the most important stakeholders on a project is someone who is not a contracting party: utility companies.
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Get Engaged
By Ryan Kinning My tenure as Chairman of NUCA has brought me all over the country for meetings and events, not just for our national association but for our Chapters as well.
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Convenience Meets Efficiency: Myers Fencing Conquers Fence Installation Difficulty with Ease Due To Stand-on Skid Steers
With the Power, Visibility and Versatility of Stand-on Skid Steers, Myers Fencing is able to solve jobsite challenges with ease “Quick” and “easy” rarely go together in construction work, but Troy…
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How Telematics Help Kentucky’s Largest Heavy Highway Contractor Better Utilize Equipment
If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling too many projects at once, you’re not alone. Chris Higgins, the Vice President of Engineering and Construction at Scotty’s Contracting & Stone can empathize.
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Proper Cover For The Modern Construction Worker
By Jennifer Dawson Many construction workers are without proper health cover and will likely be scrambling to change that; however, conventional wisdom may be rife with pitfalls.
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Is a Trencher or Loader with Trencher Attachment Better for Your Business?
By Emily Newton When you’re in the market for trenching equipment, you might wonder whether your business would benefit more from a dedicated trencher or a loader that includes a trencher attachment.
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John Deere Celebrates 50 Years of Backhoe Loaders
John Deere is celebrating 50 years of backhoe loaders, a history of innovation and excellence that first started with the introduction of the JD310 model in 1971.
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National Trench Safety to Merge with Trench Plate Rental Company
National Trench Safety and Trench Plate Rental Company, two leading pure-play providers of trench safety solutions in the U.S., announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.
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Brokk Partners with Vacuworx to Offer Vacuum Lifting Attachments
Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, announced the addition of two Vacuworx lifting attachments to its lineup in North America.
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John Deere Joint Tests Its First Electric-Powered Backhoe with National Grid
John Deere, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, and National Grid, an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people throughout the…
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H&E Enters Trench Safety Specialty Business with Revolutionary Solution
H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announced its entry into the specialty rental business by adding a trench safety product line and establishing an exclusive partnership with GroundWorks Safety…
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Lytx Launches Solutions for Fleet Tracking, Enabling Real-time, Location-based Video Search
Lytx, a leading global provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, analytics, productivity and safety solutions for fleets of all sizes and types, announced on…
READ →Weston to Speak at TTC Utility Investigation School Banquet
Victor (Vic) Weston been selected to speak at the Trenchless Technology Center‘s Utility Investigation School (UIS) banquet on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
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12% of American Construction Workers Don’t Have Health Insurance
12% of full-time construction workers in the USA are lacking health insurance, according to Marketwatch.com, and this is bad news for the whole industry.
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Caterpillar Sanford, NC Facility Celebrates 20 Years Of Success
Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products Division facility in Sanford, North Carolina, recently celebrated 20 years in operation.
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What Kind Of Skid Steer/Compact Track Loader Owner Are You?
A skid steer or compact track loader may be the most important machine in your fleet – but are you in the right machine? Whether as support equipment in a larger fleet or the main workhorse for an…
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Efficiency Production Hosts Municipal Safety Day for Michigan DPW Personnel
This past May 30, 2019, Efficiency Production hosted Municipal Safety Day for Michigan communities’ Departments of Public Works (DPW) and Water Department personnel.
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The Case for Job Costing Construction Equipment
Software helps contractors establish accurate rates and track utilization for a true assessment of profitability How much money they make – or lose – on each project may be the single most critical…
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What to Consider When Renting Trench Shoring and Shielding Equipment
Excavation projects by definition are dangerous operations that require caution and planning, especially when the excavation is intended to create a work space for personnel such as for underground…
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United Rentals Announces New Specialty Operations Leader
United Rentals recently promoted David Scott to the position of Senior Vice President of Specialty Operations. Scott will report to Paul McDonnell, who was recently promoted to Chief Customer…
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John Deere Adds Backhoes to its Attachments Lineup
John Deere is unveiling three new backhoe attachments to complement its full lineup of attachments. The BH9B, BH10B and BH11B were designed for operators handling light construction, agricultural…
READ →CASE Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing
CASE Construction Equipment celebrated 50 years of skid steer manufacturing with a ceremony on Wednesday, April 3 at its Wichita, Kansas, plant.
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Making the Most Out of Telematics
4 Tips for Maximizing Profit Potential with the Help of OEMs and Dealers While telematics adoption has been slowly on the rise, the majority of fleet owners are primarily using only its most basic…
READ →Doosan Portable Power Adds O’Leary’s Contractors Equipment as Authorized Dealer
Doosan Portable Power has named O’Leary’s Contractors Equipment as an authorized dealer. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators and light towers to the Chicago…
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Volvo at CONEXPO: 24-Hour Parts Guarantee, ActiveCare Direct, Dig Assist
Volvo had a lot to discuss at CONEXPO in Las Vegas, but what stood out most were the service-oriented upgrades. Here’s the info on the three big initiatives in that area.
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How to Successfully Introduce Telematics to Hesitant Employees
One of the most significant challenges utility contractors face when implementing telematics is introducing the technology to employees.
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There’s No LOL in Distracted Driving
On the jobsite, you face risks — design errors, defective materials or equipment, public exposure, just to name a few.
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Worth the Risk?
A utility contractor faces potentially significant hazards when it accepts the contractual obligation to indemnify a party.
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Preparing for the Unknown
How does a business plan for disaster? When a shareholder involved in the operations of a closely held business dies or becomes disabled, how do the remaining shareholders minimize the disruption of…
READ →Protect Your Business in 2015 with Contractors Errors and Omissions Coverage
In today’s competitive environment and uncertain economy, utility and excavation contractors need the right insurance coverage to help safeguard against their toughest risks.
READ →CNA Launches New Website
CNA, a NUCA Diamond National Partner, recently unveiled its newly transformed website, www.CNA.com — innovating the property and casualty insurance sector both in design and market approach.
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NUCA’s 2013 Associate of the Year Awarded to CNA’s Helen Prince
CNA has been providing insurance to business owners for more than a century and has been a proud member of NUCA for 25 years.
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Faulty Workmanship — Is Your Business Properly Protected?
Faulty workmanship is a risk that specialty contractors, such as utility and excavation contractors, face with each project they take on.
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