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It’s again that time of year that is typically reserved for some reflection. Here we reflect on some of the industry knowledge...

Investing in expensive equipment in an effort to diversify services and enter new markets poses a calculated risk, especially when it involves...

Buoyed by an emphasis on employee safety and a sharp focus on nothing but hydroexcavating, Northstar Hydrovac has grown into a multimillion-dollar-a-year...

For many contractors in North America, working in the cold is a way of life. It’s not fun, but it’s something that...

There are several essentials in your underground utility construction business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp front office staff. And then...

Pump set goes 69,000 operating hours before first engine change Problem: After 69,000 operating hours, it was deemed time to replace the diesel engine...

Now that the holidays are past us, it’s time to think about the next big season. That’s right, show season! The next few...

As the new year begins, once again it’s time to put your books in order for the tax season. And with the sweeping...

Everyone in the industry has heard at least one horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation. In...

Jan. 20-25 Underground Contractors Association of Illinois Annual Convention, Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic. Visit www.uca.org Jan. 29-31 Underground Construction Technology (UCT) International...

When you operate heavy equipment for a living, time is money. Needing to leave the cab of the excavator to get an...

As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.digdifferent.com. If you...

Your business is growing and it’s clear you’ll need to hire another employee or two by next spring. Have the wages you’re offering...

With the two profiles Dig Different magazine features each issue, we capture the work that contractors do through both words and pictures. When...

WJTA - IMCA announces new editions of recommended practices, orange bookWJTA - IMCA announced the availability of the new third edition of the Recommended Practices...