Barbco Founder Among 2020 NASTT Hall of Fame Class
byThe North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) announced its 2020 Hall of Fame class: James S. Barbera (1940-2019), founder of NUCA member company…
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Cemen Tech Signs Faris Machinery as Exclusive Authorized Dealer in Colorado
byCemen Tech has signed Faris Machinery as the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech volumetric concrete mixers in Colorado. Founded in 1953, Faris Machinery has…
Contractors Looking to Hire Workers in 2020, But Labor Concerns Persist
byDespite signs the overall economy may be slowing, most construction firms expect demand for their services and hiring will expand in 2020, yet even…
In Memoriam: Alfred Renda
byAlfred (Fred) Renda, age 58 of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, passed away Nov. 25, 2019, in his home. Renda was president of NUCA member…
Caterpillar Celebrates 90 Years on the New York Stock Exchange
byCaterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby rang the opening bell Dec. 17 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark the 90th anniversary…
Tech Tips: The Keys to Optimal Vacuum Excavator Uptime
byVacuum excavators can be seen on almost every underground infrastructure construction project. It’s no wonder because these machines, whether chassis- or trailer-mounted, provide a…
Protecting Curb Boxes in Acidic Soils
byFor municipal waterworks supervisors, keeping curb boxes in good working order is critical. But this job can become even more complicated by the prevalence…
OSHA Enforcement and Compliance Increases in 2019
byThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) fiscal year (FY) 2019 final statistics show a significant increase in the number…
ISCO to Acquire M.T. Deason; Expand Presence in Gas Distribution Market
byISCO Industries Inc. (ISCO), a Louisville-based high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping solutions provider and a NUCA member, announced that it has agreed to acquire…
Toro, Ditch Witch Co-sponsor ARA Show 2020 Keynote Session
byToro and Ditch Witch will continue their recently announced organizational integration by co-sponsoring The ARA Show 2020 Keynote Session on Feb. 10, 2020, in Orlando,…