Ditch Witch - Thu February 04, 2021
Ditch Witch JT28 Directional Drill Increases Power, Productivity for Maximum Jobsite Uptime
To help HDD contractors improve performance on fiber utility installation projects and other projects within compact job sites, Ditch Witch launched the JT28 directional drill. Designed as an upgraded replacement for the JT25 drill, the JT28 maintains its mid-size footprint while providing more power, improving performance and requiring fewer maintenance checks, according to the manufacturer....
Peter Masters - Mon December 07, 2020
GPR for Utility Locating Offers Safety, Efficiency, Revenue Benefits
Residential and commercial inspectors, plumbing and utility contractors, and electricians are finding the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) provides a host of safety, efficiency and revenue benefits....
The most important thing when it comes to energy infrastructureis having a professional who has been working with energy infrastructurefor a period of time. A live wire in underground utility constructioncan cause sudden death, and the same goes with live wire with energy infrastructure with power lines.
Volvo Construction Equipment - Wed October 28, 2020
VIDEO: Volvo CE Introduces Rotating Pipelayer Conversion Kits for 14-Ton Excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced a new attachment kit that allows 14-ton excavators to be converted into rotating pipelayers, offering a simple solution for users who don't want to buy a dedicated pipelayer and who have been using conventional excavators for the work, according to the manufacturer....
Felling Trailers - Mon August 17, 2020
Electrical Contractor Adds FT-6R's to Fleet, Allows for Optimal Equipment Utilization
Southland Electric Inc. is a San Diego-based commercial and industrial electrical contractor that serves the Southern California region. The woman-owned company does electrical work for entities like Cox Cable, San Diego city schools, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE), and many more....
John Somers, AEM - Tue August 11, 2020
Support (And Practice) Safe Digging: Why It's Important for AEM Members to Do Their Part
While many have adapted to working remotely, one thing that may have not crossed our minds is the importance of utility infrastructure. None of the video calls that we've all grown to love so much would be possible without high-speed connectivity to our homes....
Utility Line Construction also deals with the everyday maintenance that occurs or when a power line goes down in a town. Without the right utility construction training and utility constructionequipment, millions could be without power for hours or even days. Along with this is the need for septic system maintenance. This is critical for towns, cities, and residences. Often times, in the summer, you'll find construction workers waist deep in a pit on the side of the road. This is because they are doing septic system maintenanceor completely replacing the system.
AEM - Mon August 10, 2020
SAE Vacuum Excavation and Sewer Cleaning Equipment Standards Published
SAE has published a second standard for vacuum excavators and sewer cleaning equipment with the publication of J3107 to complement the already published J3106 Standard. The members of AEM's AEM's Underground Equipment Manufacturers Committee (UEMC) understood the need for standards for the growing vacuum excavation equipment industry....
Little Beaver - Mon July 27, 2020
Four Ways to Bore Under a Paved Surface
Installing something below a paved surface sounds like a daunting task. While breaking and repairing the surface is one approach to adding pipes, cables and lines below a driveway or sidewalk, that method comes with extra labor, cost and challenges....
Cross Bore Safety Association - Tue July 14, 2020
Cross Bore Safety Association to Participate in 2021 Global Excavation Safety Conference
The Cross Bore Safety Association (CBSA), an association dedicated to minimizing the occurrence of cross bore damages, injuries and loss of life, will be holding the first ever course on cross bore safety in the spring of 2021....
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Common Ground Alliance - Tue April 28, 2020
Common Ground Alliance Analysis of Near Miss Data Suggests Late Locates of Buried Utilities are Underreported
Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the stakeholder-driven organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, announced findings from a new supplemental report examining near miss data submitted to the Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) from 2015 to 2018....
Ditch Witch - Tue November 12, 2019
Next Generation Ditch Witch RT80 Trencher Released for Urban Utility Jobs
Underground construction in urban areas can be a constricting and uniquely challenging experience — especially without a versatile and maneuverable machine. Providing a solution to these challenges for contractors and operators inspired improvements of an already proven Ditch Witch ride-on trencher, the RT80....
