The High Cost of Ignoring Hazardous Energy

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04.21.2026

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

Bridging the Divide Between Owner and Employee

A look at what company owners wish employees understood and what employees wish owners knew. Read more

Vermeer’s New VX75 Trailer Vac Packs Power and Efficiency

In this online exclusive video from The Utility Expo, Dick Thompson of Vermeer introduces the company's VX75 vacuum excavator and offers a full walkthrough of the machine. View video

Sponsored by: Vermeer Corporation

The High Cost of Ignoring Hazardous Energy

Proper procedures are critical for maintaining a safe workplace. Read more

WEQ Fair Registration to Open May 1

The event floor plan is now available to view, along with a list of exhibitors who have already reserved space. Read more

50-Plus Tri-Con Tools. More Options. More Control.

Choose from 50-plus Tri-Con parts built to expand compatibility across your setup. Adapt to varying ground conditions, tool requirements, and job demands without slowing your crew. Read more

Sponsored by: Melfred Borzall, Inc.

Cover Story: UV-Cured Linings Go Mainstream: Excavation Lafontaine’s Trenchless Journey

Québec-based contractor embraces UV-cured pipe lining early — and helps shape trenchless rehabilitation across the province. Read more

NASTT Bulletin: NASTT Advancing Trenchless Innovation Through Upcoming Conferences, Other Educational Opportunities

NASTT looks ahead to 2027 and beyond. Read more

“When crews leave a pipe truly ‘gun-barrel clean,’ they are creating the conditions that will allow the liner to cure, bond, expand, and perform exactly the way it was engineered.”

From the article: Spotless Sewer Lines Play a Key Role in Lining Success