Pricing With Confidence: How to Stop Selling Yourself Short

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03.17.2026

Traditional excavation, vacuum excavation, trenching, directional drilling and boring, bursting and tunneling news for industry leaders

NUCA Concludes 2026 Convention With Thrilling Championship

Second annual NEOC highlights operator skills and introduces young adults to underground construction. Read more

The 5 Must-Haves for a Vacuum Truck Rental

Here’s the essential checklist that will help you more easily find and rent the equipment you need, when you need it. Read more

Sponsored by: Joe Johnson Equipment, Inc.

Pricing With Confidence: How to Stop Selling Yourself Short

Tips to teach your crew how to believe in the value they provide to increase profits. Read more

Cover Story: Oregon Contractor Builds a Lean Operation With Long-Term Vision

Portland’s Angelo Underground blends precision excavation, safety and professionalism to compete with larger firms. Read more

Smart Business: 4 Unintended Consequences of a Mis-Hire

The aftermath of picking the wrong person for your company. Read more

“There are never going to be fewer utilities in the ground, only more, and there may come a time when the government or property owners require contractors to hydroexcavate a site for buried lines before they are allowed to dig.”

From the article: Small-Town Kansas Company Digging Into All Its Opportunities

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