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Bid to Win
byIf you’re looking to add to your equipment fleet in 2013, auctions offer contractors a great way to buy the machines they need.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
byAs the dust settles in the aftermath of our nation’s most expensive political campaign season, welook forward to 2013 and the 113th Congressional session. The 113th will bring 95 new faces to the city on the Hill.
Working in the Cold
byThe 2012-2013 Farmers’ Almanac says, “Temperatures will be much colder this winter from the East Coast westward to a line from the Dakotas to Texas.” Other parts of the country are expected to be a little warmer than normal
Chapter News
byMembers and staff of NUCA of Colorado recently volunteered their Saturday to work on the Ronald McDonald House in Aurora, Colo. The highly motivated crew hit the day early performing various tasks to help the limited staff at the institution that provides families of critically-ill children with an inexpensive home away from home.
Chairman’s Message
byWith each edition of Utility Contractor magazine, I am given the opportunity to communicate to all NUCA members (and non-members) about the accomplishments of the association.
Climbing Out of Recession Canyon?
byNUCA welcomes you to its 2013 Convention in beautiful Phoenix! Since 1964, the association has helped CEOs, owners, presidents, senior executives, safety directors, estimators and managers run their businesses better. This year’s Convention, held Feb. 10-14, is designed to help the industry tackle its challenges as we climb out of “Recession Canyon.”
ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013
byThinking about adding a new piece of equipment to your fleet this year? The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), which represents the $725 billion equipment finance sector, has revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013.
NUCA of Colorado Promotes Industry Networking
byOn Dec. 6, NUCA of Colorado, American Water Works, Rocky Mountain Section of Young Professionals and American Society of Civil Engineers local Colorado chapter held a joint networking event.
Ladders Are Inherently Dangerous
byClimb up, climb down. It seems simple enough. Then why are so many construction workers injured or killed while using ladders? It always amazes me how many construction workers do not know how to safely use a ladder. Anyone can climb a ladder, including my three-year-old grandson.