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....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu December 03, 2020
Trench Box Installations Require Knowledge of OSHA Safety Rules
One of the most beneficial and tricky devices used in specialty construction, trench boxes have obvious benefits. They can hold up their end in all types of soil conditions, but they can be a bear to install and move....
Little Beaver - Thu July 30, 2020
Utility Anchor Crews Reduce Injuries, Boost Efficiency with Torque-Free Drills
It happens to everyone: you purchase a new tool, appliance or machine to solve a specific problem, only to discover an additional, equally valuable benefit. Maybe it's an appliance purchased for higher capacity that ends up being far more efficient than the unit it's replacing....
Little Beaver - Wed July 29, 2020
Little Beaver Increases Versatility by Offering Wet, Dry Drilling Attachments
Sometimes the easiest way to get through a problem is to go under it. Whether installing landscape features, fencing or cable, obstacles like sidewalks and driveways can present a challenge to simple trenching methods....
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....
NUCA - Wed June 24, 2020
NUCA of Middle Tennessee Announces Winner of 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Week Contest
Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) Week was held across the nation by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), and as part of that event the association's Middle Tennessee Chapter held its first TSSD Week Contest....
John Deere - Mon June 15, 2020
John Deere Adds TC-Series Trenchers as Latest Additions to Attachments Lineup
Designed to fit the needs of construction, agricultural and landscaping professionals, John Deere debuted two new trencher models, the TC36 and TC48, to its family of attachments. The newly introduced TC36 and TC48 trenchers are ideal economic models for lighter-duty tasks and equipment rental, according to the manufacturer....
NUCA - Thu June 04, 2020
NUCA Declares June as 'Trench Safety Month'
June 2020 has been declared "Trench Safety Month" by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), further highlighting its innovative educational and safety program, the annual "Trench Safety Stand Down" week held this year between June 15-19....
MB Crusher - Tue May 26, 2020
MB Crusher Helps Croatian Town Lay New Water Pipes
Brodarica in Croatia is a small and peaceful holiday village by the sea. Its catchword is relax. This small cozy area offers amenities where tourists and local families can have a pleasant time. All easily achieved, until recently, when the water mains change became imperative....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu April 09, 2020
In the Trenches: How to Avoid a Costly, Deadly Accident
Did you know that in 2019, excavation and trenching violations were some of the most-expensive OSHA citations? Among the most dangerous construction-related activities, trenching accidents represented the tenth highest penalty issued by the federal agency last year....
