Entries Tagged Vacuum Excavation

In the world of underground construction, you often find yourselves faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. From navigating through densely populated urban...

Challenge of repairing rural waterlines in an urbanizing area ProblemBear Creek Water Association provides water and sewer services to around 50,000 people in Madison...

Cat Pumps Model 3560 for hydroexcavating The Cat Pumps Model 3560 has been the choice of OEMs and truck fabricators for over 20...

Emerging hydroexcavation equipment like protective tools for connector couplings and state-of-the art priming systems promise increased operational reliability and cost effectiveness. Products like...

Running a vacuum excavation company has its moments of levity. Tim Brown of Santa Fe Vacuum Excavation has a story or two...

Santa Fe Vacuum Excavation is a relatively small company — “boutique” is how the owner characterizes it — but a company with...

Construction hearing protectors are often required to keep you safe from dangerous noise levels and today’s hearing protection devices offer a lot...

Among your customers, how many are plumbing contractors? Excavation work may not be an everyday occurrence for many plumbers and drain cleaners, but...

Regardless of the application or job site, vacuum excavation operators know they have the versatile tool needed to get the job done. What...

To avoid the challenges of snow, ice, and frozen ground, and weather-related work stoppages, contractors will often stop working early in the...

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

How much of your job is education? Whether it is teaching your staff new technology or methods; or teaching a current or...

Seeing a need for smaller vacuum excavators in urban settings, manufacturers are continuing to make their units smaller, keeping them road legal...

Properly installing fiber optic lines requires a deep, narrow trench. To help contractors reliably cut those trenches, Ditch Witch offers the MT26 microtrencher. The attachment is part...