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Vacuum Excavation

Vacuum excavation is a safer, more precise way to expose utilities, dig around sensitive infrastructure and complete underground construction work with less surface disruption. Find articles on hydrovac trucks, air excavation, safe digging, equipment maintenance, contractor operations and business strategies for vacuum excavation professionals.

Featured

Start with featured vacuum excavation articles, product updates and contractor stories selected for underground construction professionals.

Equipment

Browse equipment-focused articles covering hydrovac trucks, trailer vacs, pumps, water systems, debris bodies, offloading options and accessories used in vacuum excavation work.

Safety

Review safety-focused vacuum excavation content on daylighting, utility exposure, damage prevention, jobsite procedures and safe digging practices.

Maintenance

Find practical guidance on keeping vacuum trucks productive, reducing downtime, choosing parts, managing rentals and improving day-to-day hydrovac operations.

Business

Read contractor profiles and business stories from vacuum excavation companies building crews, managing fleets and growing underground construction services.

Equipment rentals

The 5 Must-Haves for a Vacuum Truck Rental

Renting equipment on a per-project basis offers contractors the flexibility to expand their business and take on more projects, even when their…
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​Cat Pumps Delivers Reliable Power for Mobile Applications

Cat Pumps 3560 and 3560T14 plunger pumps deliver reliable power for hydroexcavating, jetting and other demanding mobile cleaning work. The 3560…
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How to Choose the Right OEM Parts for Your Vacuum Trucks

Heavy equipment fleet owners and operators in infrastructure maintenance understand that preventive maintenance and access to quality parts are…
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Product Focus: Vacuum Excavation

Air ExcavationPacific Tek AIR KINGThe AIR KING air and hydroexcavation trailer from Pacific Tek is available with a 500- or 800-gallon-capacity…
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Alabama Company Protecting Utilities With Practical Precision

Smith Industrial Services expanded across seven states by emphasizing people, technology and training to meet demand for safer, more precise digging
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Must-See Hydroexcavation Equipment for 2026

Hydroexcavation is the gold standard for safe, non-destructive digging in the underground construction industry. Today’s hydroexcavation equipment…
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Dependable Power for Demanding Mobile Applications

The Cat Pumps Model 7CP6185CS plunger pump is built for demanding mobile applications where reliability and uptime are critical. Rated for 8.0 gpm at…
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Safe Digging Tips for Summer Utility Work

Summer is a critical time for those in utility work. This busy season depends on crews’ productivity as they work around storms and high…
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Building Infrastructure for What Comes Next

As regulations tighten, NCM Hydrovac invests in advanced separation, licensed processing and a closed-loop model for responsible vacuum excavation
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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…
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Reduce Downtime with an Equipment Maintenance Program

Contractors know that keeping their critical heavy equipment in peak operating condition is key to avoiding downtime on the job site, which leads to…
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Dependable Pump Performance for Demanding Hydroexcavation Applications

The Cat Pumps Model 56HS plunger pump is engineered for demanding waterjetting and hydroexcavation applications where reliability matters most. Rated…
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What To Do After a Hydrovac Purchase

Purchasing a hydrovac is a major milestone. For construction or utility operations, hydroexcavation is the safest and most precise digging method…