Editorial Articles

When Scott Lamers, general manager of Lamers Construction in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, was looking at ways to expand his general construction business, he...

Duct pullers used for intricate multi-duct challenge Problem: On a rainy week in San Mateo, California, LT Directional was up against some mighty odds. They...

Excavators John Deere 85 P-Tier ExcavatorThe John Deere 85 P-Tier Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed for demanding tasks. Its spacious...

With today’s increasingly complex and congested underground environments, there is no room for error when excavating or exposing utilities. Underground professionals know that...

Scott Lamers has worked in construction since he left high school in 1986. Fifteen years ago, after two decades in the industry...

Cat Pumps hydroexcavating pumps Over 50 years of high-pressure pump manufacturing experience has earned Cat Pumps a reputation of producing the highest quality,...

“They’re here, but they’re not here. My staff isn’t committed, and it’s obvious to me and our customers. We’re in trouble.” “To say...

Snow covers the ground and the frigid temperatures have returned where I live in Northern Wisconsin. Winter is here. For many in...

Compact Equipment Ditch Witch MT164Built to help power and fiber-optic contractors easily create a clean, narrow trench in one pass, the Ditch Witch...

To fully understand the potential of renewable diesel and its role in what’s expected to be a greener, more sustainable future for...

One definition of growth might be this: 533% in five years. Or one could express the same thing another way: Pro-Vac. The...

Jan. 21-26 Underground Contractors Association of Illinois Annual Convention, Casa de Campo Resort, Dominican Republic. Visit uca.org.Jan. 24-27 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment &...

Felling Trailers names Capobianco as regional sales manager Felling Trailers has appointed Jim Capobianco as its northeastern regional sales manager. In his new...

When it comes to digging underground contractors are always at risk of running into existing buried utilities ranging from electrical to water...

Jan. 21-26, 2024 Underground Contractors Association of Illinois Annual Convention, Casa de Campo Resort, Dominican Republic. Visit uca.org.Jan. 24-27Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment...

Vanair expanding operations in Indiana Vanair Manufacturing, based in Michigan City, Indiana, announced plans to expand its facilities and create additional employment opportunities in...

When you work smaller jobs — the type that typically take only a few hours to complete — the ability to schedule...

Southco Universal Latch SensorSouthco’s Universal Latch Sensor is a simple magnet that attaches to an existing latch, and a magnetic sensor that...

The company calls it the Yeti! Anecdotal in the name or not, this wet/dry vacuum truck is a beast. Based in LaGrange,...