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The official podcast of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA).
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On this Dig This! podcast we interview NUCA's 2026 Chairman David Howell about his background of many years in utility and trenchless construction with Midwest Mole, the role NUCA has played in his career choices, and his outlook for the year ahead for the association.
Our latest Dig This! podcast shines a spotlight on OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program, a terrific resource for small and medium-sized construction businesses looking to improve their workplace safety environment. Two OSHA experts discuss with NUCA the program, worksite visits, services offered, and how this program differs from enforcement. 21,000 employers took advantage of this helpful program last year to improve their workplace safety. (18:43)
Dig This! host Robert Baylor talks to Firestarter's Wally Adamchik about utility construction company executives investing in their employees and fostering a productive and safe work culture--and seeing a stronger bottom line, higher retention, and better project outcomes. Join us in Tucson in February 2026 at our National Convention for Wally's session on "People in Construction." Wally's website is found at wallyadamchik.com. Register today for the Feb. 10-13, 2026, NUCA National Conv...
Dig This! podcast talks to NUCA safety director Ed DeNeale about our 2025 safety and damage prevention held last month in San Antonio. Ed reports on the conference's highlights and discusses NUCA's safety program in 2025. Check out Episode 27 and all Dig This! episodes here or via your favorite podcast platform.
NUCA's VP of government affairs Zack Perconti talks about the results of the 2024 election and what may be ahead in 2025. Both the incoming Trump Administration and GOP 119th Congress present both possibilities and challenges for NUCA’s 2025 advocacy schedule.
In this episode, NUCA's Dig This! host Robert Baylor interviews Catie Amsden, NUCA's new director of marketing and events, about NUCA's exciting 2025 event schedule. The reimagined 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando and the upcoming 2025 Washington Summit highlight their discussions.
NUCA’s VP of government affairs Zack Perconti talks about the utility construction industry’s State Revolving Fund resources and its chances to survive intact in the FY2024 funding battle in Congress. He also discusses in detail with Dig This! host Bob Baylor NUCA’s advocacy agenda across 2024 and the upcoming elections for control of Congress.
Our newest Dig This! podcast talks to the executive director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), Ms. Sonya Bohmann. She talks about what employers can do to help employees exhibiting signs of mental struggles. The Alliance's website can be found at www.PreventConstructionSuicide.com. Check out this and all Dig This! episodes here or via your favorite podcast platform.
Jim Messina from NUCA WINS and Compatica, and Bob discuss the newly updated version of NUCA WINS, the industry's top damage reporting app. Version 3.0 offers several enhanced features, with Jim discussing its ROI for users. Learn more at www.nucawins.com and www.compatica.com.
Our latest Dig This! podcast is Part 2 of our discussion with Bill Schultz, president of Schultz Construction in Ballston Spa, New York. This episode digs in to details of how Schultz Construction created their unique culture of safety, core values, and what that means to Bill and his company. Check out this and all Dig This! episodes here or via your favorite podcast platform. Miss Part 1? Listen to it here.
Our latest Dig This! podcast features Bill Schultz, president of Schultz Construction in Ballston Spa, New York. We discuss his company's unique journey to creating a strong safety culture in his company. It's a two-part podcast, so please stay tuned to Part II coming next month. Check out this and all Dig This! episodes here or via your favorite podcast platform.
Bob and Natalie discuss the first graduating class and future of the Workforce Development Academy, a heavy equipment operation training course created by the NUCA of Middle Tennessee Chapter.
Bob and Kirk discuss the importance of a company wide safety culture - particularly on the jobsite, NUCA training programs, NUCA STAR, and other new NUCA Safety programs coming your way.
Jim Messina, from NUCA WINS and Compatica, and Bob discuss NUCA's reporting app, NUCA WINS, its ability to streamline your reporting processes, its many useful features, its ROI (which could pay for the cost of the app itself), and more regarding this incredible tool exclusively available for NUCA members. Learn more at www.nucawins.com and www.compatica.com
NUCA Chairman Ryan Kinning sits down with Dig This’s host Bob and reflects on his last year as Chairman of the Board of NUCA, as well as his time serving in several NUCA leadership roles. Ryan discusses his big takeaways from his time at the top and looks to the future of NUCA and the industry.
Bob sits down and has an in depth conversation about the industry and safety with Walter Kusmenko, Field Health and Safety Supervisor of Montana Construction, Inc. a member of NUCA New Jersey.
Bob and Rob Krzys discuss the history of NUCA and Benjamin Media's long standing relationship, new technologies in safety and the industry, and more.
An in depth conversation about NUCA of Colorado's various very successful safety events with Executive Director Christine Barnes.
Our guests discuss their efforts in the realm of workforce development for the utility construction world.
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