Annual Report Reveals Increase in Excavation-Related Damages to Utilities
October 21, 2020 Annual Report Reveals Increase in Excavation-Related Damages to Utilities

According to the Common Ground Alliance’s DIRT Report, utility damage from excavation cost approximately $30 billion in 2019 in the U.S.

Excavation

October 14, 2020 Maintenance Tips for Extending the Life of Excavator Undercarriages
Maintenance Tips for Extending the Life of Excavator Undercarriages
Expert Help for First-Time Buyers of Wireless Headsets Expert Help for First-Time Buyers of Wireless Headsets October 5, 2020
Product Spotlight - September 2020 Product Spotlight - September 2020 August 26, 2020
Equipment Life Cycle Costs: Using Data for Better Decision Making Equipment Life Cycle Costs: Using Data for Better Decision Making August 20, 2020
Snapshot: Contractors At Work Snapshot: Contractors At Work August 18, 2020
This Issue’s Feature - August 2020 This Issue’s Feature - August 2020 July 29, 2020

Vacuum Excavation

October 8, 2020 How to Maintain Social Distance and Communicate Effectively in a High Noise Environment
How to Maintain Social Distance and Communicate Effectively in a High Noise Environme…
How to Choose the Right Construction Hearing Protector How to Choose the Right Construction Hearing Protector October 7, 2020
5 Common Workplace Accidents and How to Avoid Them 5 Common Workplace Accidents and How to Avoid Them October 6, 2020
The New Norm for Public Works: Shifting Routines and Social Distancing The New Norm for Public Works: Shifting Routines and Social Distancing October 2, 2020
Safety Comes First for Thompson Industrial Services Safety Comes First for Thompson Industrial Services August 26, 2020
New Standards Available for Vacuum Excavation and Sewer Cleaning Equipment New Standards Available for Vacuum Excavation and Sewer Cleaning Equipment August 13, 2020

Drilling

September 9, 2020 6 Steps to Help Prevent Cross Bores
6 Steps to Help Prevent Cross Bores
Barbco CEO Presents at Annual Utica Shale Midstream Conference Barbco CEO Presents at Annual Utica Shale Midstream Conference September 28, 2020
Well-Maintained Fluid Handling Systems are Vital to a Successful Directional Drilling Job Well-Maintained Fluid Handling Systems are Vital to a Successful Directional Drilling… August 25, 2020
Keep Your Directional Drill in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips Keep Your Directional Drill in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips August 11, 2020
Product Focus - August 2020 Product Focus - August 2020 July 29, 2020
Horizontal Directional Drilling and Boring Horizontal Directional Drilling and Boring July 29, 2020

COVID-19

August 6, 2020 Marketing Your Business in Times of Uncertainty
Marketing Your Business in Times of Uncertainty
Association of Equipment Manufacturers Survey Looks at COVID-19 Impact on Various Workforce Sectors Association of Equipment Manufacturers Survey Looks at COVID-19 Impact on Various Wor… September 24, 2020
Now Is the Time to Develop Your Business Plan for 2021 Now Is the Time to Develop Your Business Plan for 2021 September 22, 2020
Handling Employee Relations During a Pandemic Handling Employee Relations During a Pandemic September 1, 2020
How One Contractor Has Implemented a COVID-19 Safety Plan to Keep Crews, Clients Safe How One Contractor Has Implemented a COVID-19 Safety Plan to Keep Crews, Clients Safe July 28, 2020
Adapting Your Business for the New Normal Adapting Your Business for the New Normal July 7, 2020

Utility Locating

July 10, 2020 The Trucks You Need Now With the Service You Demand Later
The Trucks You Need Now With the Service You Demand Later
Maintenance Tips for Utility Locating Equipment Maintenance Tips for Utility Locating Equipment June 2, 2020
Producing an Accurate Utility Locate in Any Soil Type Producing an Accurate Utility Locate in Any Soil Type May 20, 2020
Product Focus - May/June 2020 Product Focus - May/June 2020 April 28, 2020
4 Steps to Ensure a Safe Dig 4 Steps to Ensure a Safe Dig October 30, 2019
Searching for Utilities Requires Understanding of Proper Locating Searching for Utilities Requires Understanding of Proper Locating October 30, 2019

Trucks/Trailers

October 6, 2020 Felling Trailers Announces Winning Bid of 2020 Trailer for a Cause Auction
Felling Trailers Announces Winning Bid of 2020 Trailer for a Cause Auction
Felling Trailers’ Annual Trailer for a Cause Auction to Benefit Lymphoma Research Foundation Felling Trailers’ Annual Trailer for a Cause Auction to Benefit Lymphoma Research Fou… August 4, 2020
Contractors Can Find Many Options With Dealers and Distributors Contractors Can Find Many Options With Dealers and Distributors April 28, 2020
4 Trends About Equipment Auctions 4 Trends About Equipment Auctions March 17, 2020
9 Things to Consider Before Moving to Bulk Fuel Purchasing for Your Fleet 9 Things to Consider Before Moving to Bulk Fuel Purchasing for Your Fleet March 5, 2020
A Three-Pronged Approach to Fleet Management A Three-Pronged Approach to Fleet Management February 27, 2020

Trenching

September 3, 2020 Tips for Trencher Maintenance
Tips for Trencher Maintenance
Product Spotlight - August 2019 Product Spotlight - August 2019 August 1, 2019
A Trench Safety Refresher A Trench Safety Refresher June 18, 2019
Avoid Job Site Problems With These Equipment Maintenance Tips Avoid Job Site Problems With These Equipment Maintenance Tips October 1, 2018
Think It Can't Happen to You? How to Respond to a Trench Collapse Think It Can't Happen to You? How to Respond to a Trench Collapse May 17, 2018
Training and Safety are the Keys to Success Training and Safety are the Keys to Success March 19, 2018

Relining/Rehab

August 10, 2020 Efficiency-Enhancing Operational Tools Help Company’s Rapid Growth
Efficiency-Enhancing Operational Tools Help Company’s Rapid Growth
Focused on Encouraging a Workforce Youth Movement Focused on Encouraging a Workforce Youth Movement July 13, 2020
Strong Communication Leads Company Growth Strong Communication Leads Company Growth February 27, 2020
An Overview of the Pipe Assessment Arsenal An Overview of the Pipe Assessment Arsenal February 13, 2020
Pipe Rehab and Inspection Tools That Help the Bottom Line Pipe Rehab and Inspection Tools That Help the Bottom Line January 29, 2020
Success Stories - February 2020 Success Stories - February 2020 January 22, 2020

Bursting

July 29, 2020 Continuous Employee Training Leads to Better Business
Continuous Employee Training Leads to Better Business
Pipe Bursting Provides Boon For Company Focused on Trenchless Solutions Pipe Bursting Provides Boon For Company Focused on Trenchless Solutions March 23, 2020
Product Focus - March 2020 Product Focus - March 2020 February 27, 2020
Contractor Sees Value in Better Promoting Trades Careers Contractor Sees Value in Better Promoting Trades Careers January 27, 2020
Diverse Offerings Help Contractor Meet Customers' Demands Diverse Offerings Help Contractor Meet Customers' Demands January 22, 2020
Equipment Inventory Keeps Contractor Self-Reliant Equipment Inventory Keeps Contractor Self-Reliant January 14, 2020

Safety

August 26, 2020 Why It’s Smart to Seek Out Hands-on Horizontal Directional Drilling Training
Why It’s Smart to Seek Out Hands-on Horizontal Directional Drilling Training
Company Brings Awareness to the Danger of Dropped Objects on the Job Site Company Brings Awareness to the Danger of Dropped Objects on the Job Site September 16, 2020
Why You Should Do Your Own Safety Audits Why You Should Do Your Own Safety Audits July 29, 2020
NUCA Chapter Announces Winner of 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Contest NUCA Chapter Announces Winner of 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Contest June 30, 2020
Soil Testing Can Help Keep Job Sites Safe Soil Testing Can Help Keep Job Sites Safe June 29, 2020
Don’t Become a Trench Collapse Statistic Don’t Become a Trench Collapse Statistic June 17, 2020

Education/Training

October 15, 2020 WWETT Show Dates Confirmed for 2021
WWETT Show Dates Confirmed for 2021
How to Effectively Teach a Trainee How to Effectively Teach a Trainee October 13, 2020
Underground Utility Conference Moves to Late Spring Underground Utility Conference Moves to Late Spring October 8, 2020
Silence Will Kill Your Safety Culture Silence Will Kill Your Safety Culture September 29, 2020
Making a Case for Workplace Candor Making a Case for Workplace Candor September 21, 2020
The Utility Expo to Feature Safety Demonstration Event From Planet Underground The Utility Expo to Feature Safety Demonstration Event From Planet Underground September 2, 2020

Business

October 20, 2020 Company’s Success Stems From Employee-Centric Culture
Company’s Success Stems From Employee-Centric Culture
How to Navigate Challenging Business Relationships How to Navigate Challenging Business Relationships Today
How to Halt the Turnover of Your Top Talent How to Halt the Turnover of Your Top Talent October 22, 2020
Rental-Purchase Options Ease Financial Burdens of Equipment Ownership Rental-Purchase Options Ease Financial Burdens of Equipment Ownership October 19, 2020
What is SWOT Analysis? What is SWOT Analysis? October 12, 2020
How You Can Deliver VIP Customer Service Without Raising Prices How You Can Deliver VIP Customer Service Without Raising Prices October 7, 2020