John Deere, Hitachi to End Joint Venture Agreements
byJohn Deere (NYSE: DE) on Aug. 19 announced it has agreed with Hitachi Construction Machinery to end the Deere-Hitachi joint venture manufacturing and marketing agreements….
Rental Market Forecast Shows Improved Outlook
byThe outlook for equipment rental revenue, comprised of the construction/industrial and general tool segments, has improved over the last quarter. The updated second quarter…
Connecticut Chapter Celebrates 50 Years
byThe Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut (UCAC) gathered on June 12 with members, friends and industry leaders at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, Connecticut,…
Mike Flowers Jr. To Lead NUCA’s National Safety & Training Program
byThe National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) announced Aug. 18 that Mike Flowers, Jr. has joined NUCA to lead the association’s renowned safety, education and…
Top Jobs 2020 Trenchless Technologies Winner: Hayfield Road Pipe Conveyance System
byEDITOR’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…
Market Volatility in Utility Construction – What the Pros Are Saying
byLauren 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…
Utica Green Conference to Focus on ESG Initiatives
byThe Utica Green Conference will take place on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. The event will be held at the Nash Family Event & Conference…
Versatile Dozers Drive Growth for MacMor Construction
byCASE 850M dozer works from cut-and-fill to fine grading, and offers benefits of factory-fit machine control Dirt work is in Brian Golden’s blood —…
Staying Ahead of the Curve: John Deere Adds Slope Control to K-Series Dozers
byAs technology continues to shape the utility construction marketplace, manufacturers are keeping pace in not only refining the most high-tech options, but also providing…
2021 Spring Washington Summit: A Timely Success Opening The Way To The Fall Summit
byThe Spring 2021 Washington Summit could not have been more perfectly timed. Our second virtual legislative advocacy summit on May 26th was scheduled months…