Recruiting the Workforce of Tomorrow
Workforce development has long been recognized as a need by NUCA and its members and chapters. For starters, the construction industry has suffered a…
Utility Expo Preview with Ditch Witch
Utility Contractor editor Jim Rush caught up with Ditch Witch and Subsite Electronics product experts to discuss what the company will have on hand…
Market Volatility in Utility Construction – What the Pros Are Saying
Lauren Atwell, Chief Operating Officer, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors Inc. Lauren Atwell is the Chief Operations Officer responsible for construction operations for Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors…
Staying Ahead of the Curve: John Deere Adds Slope Control to K-Series Dozers
As technology continues to shape the utility construction marketplace, manufacturers are keeping pace in not only refining the most high-tech options, but also providing…
Utility Contractor Podcast – John Rozum, AEM
AEM‘s popular Utility Expo (formerly the ICUEE show) is set for Sept. 28-30 in Louisville, Kentucky. UC’s Jim Rush sat down with AEM’s John…
Inside Look: Ditch Witch MT 26 Microtrencher
To help power and fiber-optic cable contractors reliably and efficiently use microtrenching for cable installation, Ditch Witch has introduced the MT26 microtrencher. The attachment…
Ensuring Reliable Water for Los Angeles City Trunk Line South Project Updates Aging Infrastructure
Formed in 1902, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) serves a population of more than 4 million people in Southern California,…
2021 NUCA Chairman: Lauren Atwell
For Lauren Atwell, construction is in his blood. Growing up in Albion, New York, Atwell was exposed to construction at a young age through…
Thompson Pump Honored with Prestigious Cigna Well-Being Award
One of the nation’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty portable bypass and dewatering pumps is honored for its outstanding culture of well-being. Thompson Pump and…
New Kentucky Chapter Holds First Board Meeting
The new NUCA of Kentucky chapter held its first board meeting on July 9, convening via Zoom as the group formally became NUCA’s 31…