Jobsite Juniors Partners with Barnes & Noble on ‘Curious Minds’ Campaign
byStarting on July 1, Jobsite Juniors, a bi-monthly magazine designed to teach children about construction, will be available at 400 select Barnes & Noble…
Top Jobs: Overall Winner (Excavation/Site Development Category) Mirada Community Development
by[EDITOR’S NOTE: In each issue, Utility Contractor will profile NUCA’s Top Job winners. These projects present the association’s best and most innovative work that…
Good Communications Cannot be Overstated
bySafety depends on open communication between management and employees. Good communications create a feedback loop that encourages employees to provide accurate and honest information…
WOTUS Review and Revision Underway
byThe “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule has created significant headaches for landowners, developers and contractors. WOTUS defines what waters are subject to…
What to Consider When Renting Trench Shoring and Shielding Equipment
byExcavation projects by definition are dangerous operations that require caution and planning, especially when the excavation is intended to create a work space for…
Take a Business-Centric Approach to Equipment Rental
byAs utility contractors know, equipment rental is a small but central part of any project. If a critical piece of equipment is not…
Vermeer Introduces New D23x30DR S3 Navigator Horizontal Directional Drill
byThe new Vermeer D23x30DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) integrates dual rod technology into a compact machine design to efficiently maneuver through rock…
Auger Boring Project Stays on Target with McLaughlin Underground
byIn Lordsburg, New Mexico, a sewer line relocation project is underway to help accommodate Union Pacific’s plans for future railroad expansion. The job entails…
Hyundai Earns Sourcewell Compact Equipment Contract
byHyundai Construction Equipment Americas has just been awarded a contract for procurement of medium-duty and compact construction equipment and accessories by Sourcewell, a national…
United Rentals Announces New Specialty Operations Leader
byUnited Rentals recently promoted David Scott to the position of Senior Vice President of Specialty Operations. Scott will report to Paul McDonnell, who was…