Education/Training

As the fiber build-out progresses and the HDD industry continues to grow, it is clear there is a shortage of experienced operators...

CALENDARApril 6-7 National Heavy Equipment Show, International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario. Visit www.nhes.caApril 9-13 NASTT’s No-Dig Show, Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center,...

Thanks to a looming workforce shortage — particularly for skilled laborers — it’s difficult for contractors to find quality employees. At Specialized...

The design of pipe fusion machines vary depending on the manufacturer, but one — McElroy Manufacturing — has a program in place...

Today’s high-flow nozzles require some serious horsepower. Yet not every job needs a great deal of flow. Enter the Twin Force dual-pump...

Vacuum excavation continues to increase in popularity, but the big price and large footprint of a lot of units can be obstacles....

Is it really that hard to make sure you and your crews are safe on job sites?As part of my duties at...

The risks, including death, are well known. Despite being easily prevented, cave-ins during trenching and excavation work continue to occur, killing an...

You know what they say about good reputations: They take a lifetime to build, but only a second to destroy.That’s true of...

The Minnesota Utility Contractors Association (MUCA) is set to host its annual meeting on  Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Mystic Lake Hotel...

Water main breaks are common in municipalities located in the northern half of the country. Aged infrastructure combined with subzero temperatures can...

Efficiency means profit in the hydroexcavation industry. Not only must equipment be fuel-efficient, it also must be easy to operate. The ability...

The Ditch Witch Certified Training Program provides a comprehensive platform for both new and experienced underground construction operators with training to fit...

Ditch Witch developed its certified HDD training program as a way to help horizontal directional drill operators get the next generation of...

There is an increase in fiber installation as carriers scramble to bring fiber optic cable connections directly to homes where internet users...

Contractors using Ditch Witch directional drills are excited about Ditch Witch’s new operator training program. Larry Rucker of Texstar Enterprises, Ivan Martin...

Henniker Directional Drilling has found an easy way to introduce the underground utility construction business to the next generation of possible drill...