January 2008 Utility Contractor - Table of Contents |
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COVER STORY - The Hawaiian Odyssey - Sights, sounds and executive experiences of the Utility Construction EXPO '08
The sun reflects off the rolling waves crashing against the volcanic rocks. You squeeze the white sand beneath your toes and take in a deep breath of the sweet Hawaiian air — but this isn’t a vacation, it’s business. You’re standing on the beach at the Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa for the National Utility Contractor Association’s (NUCA) Utility Construction EXPO ’08, but it’s far from your usual convention. Instead of focusing on products, NUCA is focusing on people and professional relationships. more >>
By Jason Morgan |
Feature Story -Stopping the Smooth Criminal - Implementing Theft Prevention and Equipment Recovery Systems to Protect Your Investment
A shadowy figure creeps across the jobsite. Having already cased the joint, the former employee had copied several equipment keys in preparation for this night. The pickup is idling and the trailer is prepped. more >>
By Jason Morgan |
Feature Story - Tow by Numbers
When it comes to hauling the heavy, big-boy excavators yourself, you’re moving into the big-boy world of permits, specialized trailers, bridge heights and weights, curfew hours, weather restrictions and increased liabilities. In order to help you navigate, we’ve compiled 16 steps and some sound advice from industry experts and heavy-equipment haul-truck drivers. Hauling your own equipment can speed deliveries and save you money. more >>
By Harold Wallace |
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