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Only a fool would claim that in a side-by-side, single-hole dig comparison, air excavation would be faster than hydroexcavation. Water will always cut...

Water is a crucial ingredient for horizontal directional drilling and related utility work success. For drilling, water mixed with drill additives provides...

Sewer Equipment 800 Series IV truck jetThe 800 Series IV truck jet from Sewer Equipment offers several features that lend itself specifically...

The growth in horizontal directional drilling and vacuum excavator usage, combined with more stringent regulations concerning used drilling fluids disposal, can lead...

The Trench Safety Stand Down was held across the nation by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) the week of June 15-19. As part of the...

Imagine still doing decent business despite the conditions created by the pandemic but struggling because of some customer payments being withheld through...

Employee engagement is always one of the biggest issues facing employers. As well it should be: Studies consistently show that disengaged workers...

In recent months, you’ve probably heard the refrain “these are unprecedented times.” But how do you adapt to “business not as usual”?...

Many owners of both small and large family businesses are reluctant to undertake succession planning and end up doing so as a...

Editor’s Note: This article is being republished with permission from the National Utility Contractors Association’s Utility Contractor magazine. For more information, visit...

Maintaining good trench safety practices should be a priority 365 days a year. But this week in particular is a time to...

Most employers operate employee recognition programs, marking everything from good performance to job longevity. But that doesn’t automatically produce engaged employees. There...

Where does a contractor turn when he or she needs an infusion of cash to buy a new piece of equipment, launch...

Having access to content that can expand your knowledge base is as important now as it has ever been, so we are...

As we enter the next leg of the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners are beginning to wrestle with a crucial question: How...

Elastec celebrates 30th anniversaryElastec celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2020. The company was founded in 1990 with the invention of the two-drum oil skimmer....

Gradall Industries Discovery Series hydraulic excavator modelsGradall Industries has introduced two new Discovery Series hydraulic excavator models, the D172 and D174, that are...

With some machines, a consistent regimen of preventive maintenance is critical. Oil needs to be changed out and components need to be...

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is declaring June to be Trench Safety Month, building upon the annual Trench Safety Stand Down...