July 2009 Utility Contractor - Table of Contents |
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COVER STORY -Ron Peterson - 2008 NUCA Associate Member of the Year
It would seem that contracting is a business with a simple end — getting utility lines in the ground. The means to achieving that end, however, involve navigating through planning pitfalls, jobsite variables and miles of red tape. Ron Peterson of TWS Technical Services Inc. knows all too well that in the utility contracting business, the installing-utilities end does not justify poorly-planned means. Before you can map, assess and repair or replace underground pipelines you need to find them. As if he is able to see through the ground, Ron tackles everything from pipeline location and inspection to planning services, saving utility contractors time and money, while preventing jobsite injuries. That valuable contribution to the industry makes Ron Peterson the 2008 National Utility Contractor Association (NUCA) Associate of the Year. more >>
By Jason Morgan |
Feature Story - NUCA 2008 William H. Feather Safety Awards - Recognizing a Commitment to Safety within the Utility Contracting Industry
Contracting is not an easy job. Each day is full of potential pitfalls — both in productivity and worker safety. When it comes to getting the job done quickly or getting the job done safely, there’s no choice — safety is paramount. Every utility contractor knows the importance of safety, and he or she implements rules and regulations on the jobsite to keep his or her crews safe day to day. more >>
By Jason Morgan |
Feature Story -Power Up! - Generators, lighting and securityshowcase with the Utility Contractor Crusader
Purveyor of jobsite justice! Powerful provider of productivity! The Utility Contractor Crusader battles downtime and wayward thieves to keep the jobsite working at its maximum potential. In today‛s episode, the UC Crusader keeps the jobsite powered, lit and safe by taking stock of the industry‛s latest offerings. more >>
By Jason Morgan |
Feature Story -It’s a Shore Thing - Trench Shoring Manufacturers Remember Their Toughest Jobs
Pipeline Utilities Inc. of Raleigh, N.C., bid for a storm water repair and upgrade project at the University of North Carolina’s Boshamer Stadium that involved removing the existing 60-in. pipe and installing a new 72- and 84-in. pipe. In order to successfully complete the project, Pipeline Utilities would have to excavate to a depth of up to 35 ft at the deepest point in poor soil conditions, and they would then be required to lay 300 ft of the new pipe and set three new 14-ft diameter precast manholes. more >> |
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