Infrastructure Is a Congressional Favorite In 2021
bySeveral Important Industry Bills Are Moving Through Congress, But How Far? Congress has taken the infrastructure issue and embraced it with a zeal not…
2020 NUCA Safety Award 100K to 200K Manhours: Fehlinger Construction Group
bySafetyWORKS is a new column highlighting NUCA’s William H. Feather Safety Awards winners. If you would like to be considered for these prestigious NUCA…
How to Choose the Right Track Tread Pattern for Your Utility Job
byBy Karen Scally Did you know that the success of your utility job can hinge on selecting the right treads for your equipment? If…
Utility Contractor Podcast – John Rozum, AEM
byAEM‘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
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…
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…
Core Infrastructure Must Be Our Nation’s First Priority
byI know you have been following the saga of infrastructure legislation in Washington this year. It is exciting to see years of promises to…
NUCA Mourns The Loss Of New Jersey’s Joe Walsh
byThe chief executive officer of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), Doug Carlson, issued the following statement on the loss of NUCA Board of…
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….