Utility Contractor

14/02/2024

Nothing stands for toughness like Takeuchi. Because on any job site, when other machines are breaking down, a Takeuchi is still breaking in. It never complains, asks for a break or wants the day to end. All it wants is to keep at it. Keep working. Even when the job's done, because now it just wants the next one. As the toughest member of your crew, it simply won't quit unless you haul it away. And probably not then, either. Dig into our lineup of excavators, track loaders and wheel loaders. You can also check out our robust dealer network, Takeuchi Fleet Management and genuine parts. https://www.takeuchi-us.com/

16/01/2024

2024 CGA Conference & Expo - April 14-18
Join us at the fastest growing damage prevention event in the world! The damage prevention industry is transforming and the CGA Conference & Expo is basecamp for that evolution. Get ready to dig into immersive experience of robust education, almost two football fields of exhibits and access to revolutionary technology.

Join us at the fastest growing damage prevention event in the world! The damage prevention industry is transforming and the CGA Conference & Expo is basecamp for that evolution. Get ready to dig into immersive experience of robust education, almost two football fields of exhibits and access to revol...

10/01/2024

A Total Solution for Utility Mapping Needs -

Juniper Systems offers utility contractors rugged tablets, GNSS receivers, and utility mapping software that make projects more efficient and cost-effective.

Juniper Systems is a leading manufacturer of ultra-rugged tablets, GNSS receivers, and mapping software. With Juniper’s total solution, it has never been easier for utility contractors and their teams to create detailed maps of new utilities as they are being laid or during the locating phase of existing utility infrastructure.

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22/07/2023

Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule to Clarify Personal Protective Equipment Standard https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/personal-protective-equipment-standard/

The U.S. Department of Labor July 19 announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. The current standard does not state clearly that PPE must fit each affected employee properly, which the Occupational Safety and Health....

21/07/2023

United Rentals Outlines How Hybrid Power Solutions Reduce Emissions, Fuel Consumption https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/hybrid-power/

United Rentals outlined ways companies can create more efficient and sustainable worksites using hybrid power solutions.

20/07/2023

Caterpillar Celebrates Production of the 50,000th Cat Wheel Excavator https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/50000th-cat-wheel-excavator/

Representatives from Caterpillar and Zeppelin presented the 50,000th commemorative Cat M318 to Wolff & Müller Holding GmbH & Co. KG.

20/07/2023

Mini-Trenchers Lead to Big ROI https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/mini-trenchers/

Mini-trenchers offer operators an ideal solution for shallow depth trenching.

20/07/2023

Excavation Safety Builds An Alliance Of Many https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/excavation-safety-builds-an-alliance-of-many/

NUCA Joins With OSHA, Trades, Unions To Enhance Excavation Safety for Utility Construction Industry Employees

19/07/2023

HCSS Partners with Gearflow to Enhance Heavy Equipment Parts Procurement https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/hcss-partners-with-gearflow/

HCSS Partners with Gearflow to Enhance Heavy Equipment Parts Procurement

18/07/2023

NUCA-WINS Releases Next Generation of Jobsite Reporting App https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/nuca-wins/

NUCA announced to its members this week that the popular job site recording solution NUCA-WINS has been upgraded to Version 3.0

18/07/2023

Vermeer Looks to the Future After 75 Years in Business https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/vermeer-looks-to-the-future-after-75-years-in-business/

Built on Gary Vermeer’s legacy of finding a better way, for Vermeer the last 75 years have centered around impacting people and the world for the better.

15/07/2023

NUCA Statement On House EPA Appropriations Bill https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/epa-appropriations-bill/

NUCA CEO Doug Carlson issued a statement on the House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the EPA Appropriations Bill.

15/07/2023

NUCA Statement On House USDOT Appropriations Bill https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/usdot-appropriations-bill/

NUCA CEO Doug Carlson issued a statement on the House Appropriations subcommittee markup of the House USDOT Appropriations Bill.

12/07/2023

See the Difference Technology Makes

T.W. Roy operates Cat® D5 and D6 XE Dozers, Cat® 345D L Excavators, and 730 Articulated Haul Trucks, among other equipment. His Cat dealer has also installed advanced grade control technology onto Cat 627K Scrapers, making those machines highly advanced.

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12/07/2023

Ditch Witch Partners with Heavy Equipment Colleges of America to Offer HDD training https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/hdd-training/

Ditch Witch Partners with Heavy Equipment Colleges of America to Offer HDD training.

08/07/2023

The Experience Modification Rate and How it Works https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/the-experience-modification-rate-and-how-it-works/

Ideally, you want your actual losses to be lower than the expected losses: the lower your ex-mod, the lower your premium.

07/07/2023

NUCA Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/2023-scholarship-winners/

NUCA 2023 Scholarship Winners

06/07/2023

Advanced Locating Techniques for Accurate Underground Electrical Utility Mapping https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/utility-mapping/

Accurate underground electrical utility mapping is essential for preventing digging activities from turning into catastrophes.

06/07/2023

Water Infrastructure Needs Higher than Ever: Advocating Creative Solutions to Rebuild America https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/water-infrastructure-needs-higher-than-ever-advocating-creative-solutions-to-rebuild-america/

Water infrastructure program funding levels from IIJA should be maintained at the framework authorized in the legislation.

04/07/2023

2022 NUCA Ditchdigger of the Year Award: Lauren Atwell,Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/2022-nuca-ditchdigger-of-the-year-award-lauren-atwellpetticoat-schmitt-civil-contractors/

NUCA awarded former chairman Lauren Atwell the prestigious “Ditchdigger of the Year” Award, honoring his many years of service to the American underground utility industry

04/07/2023

2022 NUCA Associate Member of the Year Award: Rob Krzys,Benjamin Media, Inc. https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/2022-nuca-associate-member-of-the-year-award-rob-krzysbenjamin-media-inc/

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) awarded Rob Krzys of Benjamin Media their prestigious “NUCA Associate Member of the Year” Award, honoring his work on behalf of the industry over the last three decades.

04/07/2023

Industry Groups Sign Formal Alliance with OSHA https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/industry-groups-sign-formal-alliance-with-osha/

OSHA and six prominent industry groups formally established an alliance signed at the U.S. Bureau of Labor headquarters in Washington, D.C.

26/06/2023

Auger Boring at O’Hare: Barbco BMTA Used to Complete Runway Crossing https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/auger-boring-at-ohare-barbco-bmta-used-to-complete-runway-crossing/

An experienced contractor partnering with experienced teams can lead to successful results while utilizing more cost-effective, project-capable equipment.

21/06/2023

United Rentals Announces Trench Safety Training Series: This week is and United Rentals announced an online series of trench safety educational sessions. The free training events raise awareness around trench and excavation practices to help contractors and utilities improve worksite productivity and keep workers safe. read more:

United Rentals, Inc. announced an online series of trench safety educational sessions that support the 2023 Trench Safety Stand Down.

20/06/2023

Upgrading Infrastructure in Downtown Grand Rapids https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/upgrading-infrastructure-in-downtown-grand-rapids/

In recent years, infrastructure upgrades in urban cities such as Grand Rapids, Michigan have been ongoing.

17/06/2023

The True Costs of Claims https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/the-true-costs-of-claims/

Owners and managers responsible for handling and procuring their business insurance often feel a twinge when the terms accident, claim, or loss are uttered.

17/06/2023

NUCA 2023 Annual Meeting Recap https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/nuca-2023-annual-meeting-recap/

NUCA’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas was a huge hit, members took the time to network with fellow members and participate in exciting events.

17/06/2023

United Rentals Announces Trench Safety Training Series https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/trench-safety-training-series/

United Rentals, Inc. announced an online series of trench safety educational sessions that support the 2023 Trench Safety Stand Down.

15/06/2023

New from REED, the double bar PE squeeze-off Double Squeeze™ tool line offers the best designed tools for stopping flow in PE pipe. Two squeeze points / PE pinch points on the double bar increase squeeze confidence and yield optimal flow control. User input resulted in features like lift handles, reduced weight, and controlled, low-effort squeeze. REED offers the full range of squeeze tools from 1/2 inch to 8 inch PE diameters. Sliding bar handles on these manual squeeze tools make work in tight places easier as operator can maneuver the handle to fit the space. This handle also increases leverage for tightening the squeeze. Compared to prior REED models, the new screw drive design reduces manual operator squeeze effort by about 30 percent. Hand placement area machined into bottom bar allows for easy lifting of the tool body. Grease fittings at friction points make operation smooth and extend tool life. Aluminum bars are anodized or painted for protection from the elements. All PE squeeze tools use positive stops to prevent damage caused by over-clamping. Multiple size/SDR settings on one pair of stops provide convenient over-squeeze protection for standard pipe sizes. Plus, users may opt for color-coded stops to make visual stop alignment simpler. For operator convenience, REED posts ASTM squeeze and release rates on the tool body. REED Double Squeeze™ tools for all imperial, nominal pipe sizes follow these standards: ASTM F1734, ASTM F1041, ASTM F1563. For all the metric pipe sizes, they follow ISO 4437 standards.

https://www.reedmfgco.com/en/products/plastic-pipe-tools/double-squeeze-pe-squeeze-tools-manual/

09/06/2023

Core & Main Agrees to Acquire Foster Supply https://utilitycontractormagazine.com/foster-supply/

Core & Main Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Foster Supply Inc. and R.P. Foster Inc., collectively, Foster Supply,