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May 15-21ITA-AITES General Assembly and World Tunnel Congress (WTC), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. Visit
www.wtc2020.myMay 19-21National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Washington Summit,...
Education/Training Articles
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Equipment Manufacturers Assist Contractors in Training the Next Generation of Workers
Labor shortage continues to be one of the major talking points of the construction industry, and manufacturers are trying to do their...
Editorial
Strong Communication Leads Company Growth
Spending years in the plumbing industry allowed Richard Hart to collect good intel about what a good company should be — and...
Editorial
From Buying to Networking, Trade Shows Offer Plenty
Are you ready for it? Yes, I’m talking about one of the biggest trade shows in the industry.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG kicks off Tuesday, March...
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Tips to Keep Your Career on the Right Track
At times, careers can be a lot like locating sewer lines — you never know where they might lead. Some are straightforward,...
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Contractor Sees Value in Better Promoting Trades Careers
Jim Harper, owner of PSI Plumbing Systems in Edwards, Colorado, has a lot of satisfaction in his work, and it goes back...
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In Your Words: Wisdom From 2019’s Profiled Contractors
Each year, Dig Different profiles individuals and companies who stand out in their positions. Enjoy their witticisms and advice we have collected from 2019’s...
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How to Develop Effective Managers In-House
It’s said that when employees quit jobs, they more often leave because of bad managers rather than the company itself. And if...
Editorial
The Downside to Being an 'Expert'
There’s a fascinating concept called knowledge blindness. Once you are an expert at something, you can’t imagine what it is like to...
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Co-Workers Can Provide an Education
If you prefer learning out on the job site through interaction with colleagues over time in a classroom, you’re not alone.You’re also well...
Editorial
7 Things Construction Companies Can Do to Improve Employee Retention
Today’s workforce is different. The society they live in is different. With low unemployment and worker shortages in many occupations, today’s workforce...
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Training Techniques: The Approaches Companies Take to Keep Employees Productive
Jose Moraga takes the safety of his employees seriously, and thus the necessary training that allows for safe job site practices.
New workers...
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5 Ways to Keep Learning
Think you know all you need to about mainline inspections, vacuum excavation or directional drilling? Many skilled people feel they don’t have...
Editorial
Happenings - May 2019
CALENDARMay 21-23
National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Washington Summit, Holiday Inn Capitol, Washington, D.C. Visit www.nuca.com/summit
June 2-5
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