Inside Look: Ditch Witch MT 26 Microtrencher
byTo help power and fiber-optic cable contractors reliably and efficiently use microtrenching for cable installation, Ditch Witch has introduced the MT26 microtrencher. The attachment…
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Senate Passes Historic Water & Broadband Infrastructure Act
byAmerica’s Utility Contractors Are Ready To Start Digging The U.S. Senate delivered on August 10 a long-sought National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) legislative goal…
Can COVID-19 vaccinations be made mandatory for construction employees?
byMany Americans are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, meaning they have received the necessary dose(s) and time for immune response, and employers have broader…
Tips to Keep Equipment Running Smoothly During Summer Months
byMaintenance Steps to Maximize Productivity During Peak Construction Period Summer heat can be physically stressful not just for construction workers but also for equipment….
How Can Telematics Improve Equipment Rentals?
byBy Emily Newton Telematics systems have long been a valuable asset in fields like vehicle fleet management and construction. However, for the most part,…
Smith Currie Named Construction Law Firm of the Year
bySmith Currie, one of the nation’s most recognized construction and government contracts law firms, announced it was named 2021 Construction Law Firm of the…
Clean Water Surfaces As A Winner
bySenate Infrastructure Deal Contains Historic Level of Water Infrastructure Resources The chief executive officer of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), Doug Carlson, issued…
Choosing the Right Augers, Points and Blades
byBy Mike Hale A powerful earth drill may have plenty of torque to tackle even the toughest jobs, but performance can suffer without the…
Ensuring Reliable Water for Los Angeles City Trunk Line South Project Updates Aging Infrastructure
byFormed in 1902, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) serves a population of more than 4 million people in Southern California,…
Minimizing The Risk Posed By Indoor Air Pollution On Site
byBy Jennifer Axley The construction industry is necessarily preoccupied with safety rules and regulations, but these often don’t include in-depth looks at the impact of…