Geoffrey Grant, a supervisor with All States Construction in Killingly, Connecticut, says his team has a variety of ways to stay safe...
Safety Articles
Editorial
College, Manufacturer Team Up to Provide Opportunities for Next Generation of Workers
It is one thing to talk about the ongoing shortage of utilities technicians in the construction industry. It is another to do...
Editorial
Keeping Crews Safe With Proper PPE Has Other Benefits
When you see a crew out on the job site working, what do you tend to look for and think of first?...
Editorial
Plans, Maintenance and Training Come Together for a Spring Work Season
As winter recedes and spring takes hold, utility work enters a season of opportunity — and challenges. The arrival of warmer temperatures...
Editorial
The Latest News - April 2025
United Rentals to acquire H&E Rentals, launches safety program
United Rentals and H&E Equipment Services (d/b/a H&E Rentals) announced their entry into a...
Editorial
Springing Into Growth and Opportunity in the Utility
As the frost begins to melt and daylight stretches just a bit longer, it’s a season of renewal not only for nature,...
Editorial
Mark Construction Leads HDD Work With Innovation and Reliability
Mark Construction isn’t just drilling holes — it’s leading the way as the biggest name in horizontal directional drilling on Colorado’s Western...
Editorial
Mitigating Damage With Various Tools
Safety hazards, utility strikes, equipment damage and job site delays: The risks posed by today’s increasingly complex and congested job sites require...
Editorial
Taking a Look Back at 2024 in the Industry
It’s hard to believe that this is already the final issue of Dig Different for 2024 and we’re just around the corner...
Online Exclusives
Don't Ignore Signs of Workplace Danger
There are some key indicators in determining a workplace’s safety standing, and there are also some important warning signs that your workplace...
Editorial
How Smart Attachments Revolutionize Excavation Efficiency and Safety
In the modern construction world, projects are growing increasingly complex. This rise in complexity has sparked a demand for advancements that can...
Editorial
The Challenges of Locating Utilities in the Modern Age
In the world of underground utility work, one constant remains: the challenge of accurately locating utilities before digging begins. This process, crucial...
Editorial
Sound Safety Solutions Come From Detailed Accident Investigations
Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable.
According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...
Online Exclusives
Sound Safety Solutions Come From Detailed Accident Investigations
Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable.
According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...
















