Education/Training

It’s been a long winter for many of us, but the warm months are just around the corner and that means work...

Increased density of development has created an unforeseen result — a growing number of accidental underground utility strikes. The Common Ground Alliance’s...

CALENDARMarch 6-8 Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Excavation Safety Conference & Expo, Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix. Visit www.cgaconference.comMarch 6-9 National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Annual Convention, Wyndham...

Despite having worked in equipment safety publications for four years now, I marvel at how much I still don't know. However, one...

Just how much is Jose Moraga concerned about safety and employee retention? Enough to require new workers to take a comprehensive training...

Jose Moraga has traveled far since he started his underground-construction and excavating business, J. Moraga Construction, in 2006 with just one truck...

In the daily management of construction equipment and job site priorities, busy installing contractors risk having preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment...

Attending a trade show can provide a welcome break from the daily routine, but anyone who mistakes a trade show for a...

You wouldn’t expect latex gloves to protect you from a gunshot. They won’t protect you from waterjetting accidents either.An OSHA article describing...

While many contractors nationwide find it increasingly difficult to attract and retain quality skilled laborers, Diversified Underground stands out as an outlier....

As hydroexcavator operator Joe Harp walked up to his co-worker to aid him on a job site, he suddenly felt like he...

CALENDARJan. 21-26: Underground Contractors Association of Illinois Annual Convention, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Coast of Hawaii. Visit www.uca.org Jan. 30-Feb....

Video marketing has been one of the most daunting (in my own head) challenges I’ve faced as a marketing professional. Some things...

Chances are, you didn’t get into business because you loved to sell. Most contractors got into the business because they liked working with...

Owning a pipeline rehabilitation and inspection business can be fun and rewarding. I have been involved in building — or helping build...

CALENDARNov. 28-29 Risk Management in Underground Construction Conference, Residence Inn Arlington Capital View, Washington, D.C. Visit www.undergroundriskmanagement.com Jan. 21-26 Underground Contractors Association of...

None of us have been unmoved by the coverage of this year’s disastrous hurricane season, where Harvey, Irma, and Maria wreaked havoc...