Dig This! Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:05:20 -0400 https://digthis.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Dig This! yes d1e78c08-78e1-5922-9dca-cf7f57a8ca37 National Utility Contractors Association episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) National Utility Contractors Association https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qewxhskhwf0vqxq6zvat33xy3j22?.jpg Dig This! Episode 34: Featuring Skout Raney, NUCA Safety Committee Chairman Episode 34: Featuring Skout Raney, NUCA Safety Committee Chairman Safety consumes our nation's trenching and excavation industry, and NUCA leads the way. This episode's guest is Skout Raney, NUCA's new Safety Committee chairman. Skout talks about NUCA's safety program, the Safety Committee, our several upcoming safety education events, and what members can do to improve their company's safety culture.

]]> Safety consumes our nation's trenching and excavation industry, and NUCA leads the way. This episode's guest is Skout Raney, NUCA's new Safety Committee chairman. Skout talks about NUCA's safety program, the Safety Committee, our several upcoming safety education events, and what members can do to improve their company's safety culture.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-18931531 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 652 4 34 full false Episode 33: Featuring Jim Kolb, NUCA's Advocacy Partner at Summit Strategies Episode 33: Featuring Jim Kolb, NUCA's Advocacy Partner at Summit Strategies Lobbying Congress and key Federal agencies on behalf of our members is a top reason why NUCA and other trade associations have aggressive government affairs programs. NUCA's Dig This! interviews Jim Kolb, partner at Summit Strategies and NUCA's new lobbyist, about his background, his insider work with water issues in Congress over the last 25 years, and his thoughts about our 2026 legislative program and what is ahead for the industry at May’s NUCA Washington Summit.

]]> Lobbying Congress and key Federal agencies on behalf of our members is a top reason why NUCA and other trade associations have aggressive government affairs programs. NUCA's Dig This! interviews Jim Kolb, partner at Summit Strategies and NUCA's new lobbyist, about his background, his insider work with water issues in Congress over the last 25 years, and his thoughts about our 2026 legislative program and what is ahead for the industry at May’s NUCA Washington Summit.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-18871134 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1591 4 33 full false Episode 32: Featuring Scott Berry, US Water Alliance Episode 32: Featuring Scott Berry, US Water Alliance This Dig This! podcast interviews Scott Berry, senior policy advisor at the U.S. Water Alliance. Scott discusses the value of water investment and the Alliance's detailed 2025 report on the many economic benefits this nation derives from the investments in water and wastewater infrastructure. To read the Alliance’s “The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure” report, go here.

 https://uswateralliance.org/

Link to report: https://uswateralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Economic-Impact-of-Investing-in-Water-Infrastructure_VOW_FINAL_pages_0.pdf 

]]> This Dig This! podcast interviews Scott Berry, senior policy advisor at the U.S. Water Alliance. Scott discusses the value of water investment and the Alliance's detailed 2025 report on the many economic benefits this nation derives from the investments in water and wastewater infrastructure. To read the Alliance’s “The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure” report, go here.

 https://uswateralliance.org/

Link to report: https://uswateralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Economic-Impact-of-Investing-in-Water-Infrastructure_VOW_FINAL_pages_0.pdf 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-18788926 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1345 4 32 full false Episode 31: Featuring NUCA Incoming Chairman David Howell Episode 31: Featuring NUCA Incoming Chairman David Howell 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-18625335 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1077 4 31 full false Episode 30: OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program Episode 30: OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program 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)

]]> 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)

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-18470034 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1119 4 30 full false Episode 29: Featuring Firestarter's Wally Adamchik Episode 29: Featuring Firestarter's Wally Adamchik 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 Convention at nucadigs.com.

]]> 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 Convention at nucadigs.com.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-18259645 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1121 3 29 full false Episode 28: Featuring TEST's Perry Silvey Episode 28: Featuring TEST's Perry Silvey Perry Silvey, safety manager at BT Construction in Henderson, Colorado talks about the Trenching and Excavation Safety Task Force (TEST) and its catchy “Think Inside The Box” message. NUCA joined forces with TEST because a good message involving trench safety and safe digging practices should be heard loud and clear by our industry. TEST can be found online at thinkinsidethebox.info, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, YouTube, and TikTok under the tag "ExcavateSafe" or "@ExcavateSafe".


ThinkInsideTheBox.info

LinkedIn.com/company/ExcavateSafe

Facebook.com/ExcavateSafe 

Instagram.com/ExcavateSafe 

X.com/ExcavateSafe 

Threads.net/@ExcavateSafe

TikTok.com/@ExcavateSafe 

YouTube.com/@ExcavateSafe

]]> Perry Silvey, safety manager at BT Construction in Henderson, Colorado talks about the Trenching and Excavation Safety Task Force (TEST) and its catchy “Think Inside The Box” message. NUCA joined forces with TEST because a good message involving trench safety and safe digging practices should be heard loud and clear by our industry. TEST can be found online at thinkinsidethebox.info, and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, YouTube, and TikTok under the tag "ExcavateSafe" or "@ExcavateSafe".


ThinkInsideTheBox.info

LinkedIn.com/company/ExcavateSafe

Facebook.com/ExcavateSafe 

Instagram.com/ExcavateSafe 

X.com/ExcavateSafe 

Threads.net/@ExcavateSafe

TikTok.com/@ExcavateSafe 

YouTube.com/@ExcavateSafe

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-17360317 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400 813 full false Episode 27: Featuring Ed DeNeale, NUCA Director of Safety Episode 27: Featuring Ed DeNeale, NUCA Director of Safety 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-16571355 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 743 3 27 full false Episode 26: Featuring Zack Perconti - 2025 US Government Preview Episode 26: Featuring Zack Perconti - 2025 US Government Preview 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-16264228 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 808 3 26 full false Episode 25: NUCA's New Director of Marketing and Events, Catie Amsden Episode 25: NUCA's New Director of Marketing and Events, Catie Amsden 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-15980535 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 386 3 25 full false Episode 24 - F. Zack Perconti, NUCA VP Government Relations - FY2024 EPA Appropriations Update, and NUCA’s 2024 Advocacy Outlook Episode 24 - F. Zack Perconti, NUCA VP Government Relations - FY2024 EPA Appropriations Update, and NUCA’s 2024 Advocacy Outlook 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-14512730 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1296 3 24 full false NUCA's Dig This! Episode 23 - F. Sonya Bohmann, CIASP NUCA's Dig This! Episode 23 - F. Sonya Bohmann, CIASP 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-14020256 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500 764 2 23 full false Episode 22: NUCA WINS 3.0 Update - Featuring Jim Messina, Compatica and NUCA WINS Episode 22: NUCA WINS 3.0 Update - Featuring Jim Messina, Compatica and NUCA WINS 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-13641624 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400 513 2 22 full false Episode 21: Safety Culture (part 2) Featuring William Schultz, W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc. Episode 21: Safety Culture (part 2) Featuring William Schultz, W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc. 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 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-13541313 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 900 2 21 full false Episode 20: Safety Culture (part 1) Featuring William Schultz, W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc. Episode 20: Safety Culture (part 1) Featuring William Schultz, W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-13417638 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 789 2 20 full false Episode 19 Featuring Natalie Hansen, NUCA Middle Tennessee Executive Director - Workforce Development Academy Episode 19 Featuring Natalie Hansen, NUCA Middle Tennessee Executive Director - Workforce Development Academy 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 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-13212405 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400 684 2 19 full false Episode 18 Featuring Kirk Blomgren, NUCA's Safety Committee Chair and Vice President Safety. Quality & Efficiency for Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors Episode 18 Featuring Kirk Blomgren, NUCA's Safety Committee Chair and Vice President Safety. Quality & Efficiency for Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-13033626 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400 680 2 18 full false Episode 17 Featuring Zack Perconti, NUCA Vice President of Government Affairs Episode 17 Featuring Zack Perconti, NUCA Vice President of Government Affairs NUCA's lobbyist and VP Government Affairs Zack Perconti delivers a thorough overview of the May 16-17 Washington Summit and details about the important issues our 100+ attendees will be discussing with their lawmakers (16:34).

]]> NUCA's lobbyist and VP Government Affairs Zack Perconti delivers a thorough overview of the May 16-17 Washington Summit and details about the important issues our 100+ attendees will be discussing with their lawmakers (16:34).

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-12830705 Thu, 11 May 2023 13:00:00 -0400 994 full false Episode 16: Featuring Vince Hafeli, President Ajax Paving of Florida, on Suicide Prevention in the American Construction Industry Episode 16: Featuring Vince Hafeli, President Ajax Paving of Florida, on Suicide Prevention in the American Construction Industry  The U.S. construction industry has a sobering statistic to contemplate: it has the second-highest rate of suicide in the American workforce. Vince Hafeli, president of Ajax Paving of Florida, shares his own story about these tragedies and how his awareness pledge is trying to change the industry and save our fellow employees.  (17:53).

  You can sign the pledge here.  Link: https://theasphaltpro.com/suicide-proclamation/

]]>  The U.S. construction industry has a sobering statistic to contemplate: it has the second-highest rate of suicide in the American workforce. Vince Hafeli, president of Ajax Paving of Florida, shares his own story about these tragedies and how his awareness pledge is trying to change the industry and save our fellow employees.  (17:53).

  You can sign the pledge here.  Link: https://theasphaltpro.com/suicide-proclamation/

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-12667403 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1073 full false Episode 15: Featuring Jim Messina, Compatica and NUCA WINS Episode 15: Featuring Jim Messina, Compatica and NUCA WINS 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

]]> 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

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-12577898 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 622 2 15 full false Episode 14: Featuring NUCA Chairman of the Board Ryan Kinning, Co-Owner of Penro Construction Episode 14: Featuring NUCA Chairman of the Board Ryan Kinning, Co-Owner of Penro Construction 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-12321615 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 556 2 14 full false Episode 13: Featuring Chris Price, certified financial planner for Coastal Wealth and NUCA's Advisor for NUCA Advantage 401K Retirement Account Program Episode 13: Featuring Chris Price, certified financial planner for Coastal Wealth and NUCA's Advisor for NUCA Advantage 401K Retirement Account Program Bob sits down with Chris Price to discuss recent changes to the law regarding retirement programs, which recognized the long-term benefits of incentivizing retirement savings. Chris discusses these changes and how they will affect your company's employee retirement programs.

]]> Bob sits down with Chris Price to discuss recent changes to the law regarding retirement programs, which recognized the long-term benefits of incentivizing retirement savings. Chris discusses these changes and how they will affect your company's employee retirement programs.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-12220856 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500 771 full false Episode 12: Featuring Walter Kusmenko, Field Health & Safety Supervisor, Montana Construction, Inc. Episode 12: Featuring Walter Kusmenko, Field Health & Safety Supervisor, Montana Construction, Inc. 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 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. 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-12086801 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 922 2 12 full false Episode 11: Telling Our Industry's Story - Featuring Rob Krzys, President of Benjamin Media Episode 11: Telling Our Industry's Story - Featuring Rob Krzys, President of Benjamin Media 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.

]]> 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.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-11899736 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500 846 1 11 full false Episode 10: Mid-term Election Results - Featuring Zack Perconti, NUCA Vice President of Government Affairs Episode 10: Mid-term Election Results - Featuring Zack Perconti, NUCA Vice President of Government Affairs Bob and Zack have an in-depth discussion of the results of the 2022 mid-term  elections and what that means for future legislation over the next two years and for the industry at large. 

]]> Bob and Zack have an in-depth discussion of the results of the 2022 mid-term  elections and what that means for future legislation over the next two years and for the industry at large. 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-11743833 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1222 full false Episode 9: Chapter Focus - Featuring Christine Barnes, Executive Director of NUCA of Colorado Episode 9: Chapter Focus - Featuring Christine Barnes, Executive Director of NUCA of Colorado An in depth conversation about NUCA of Colorado's various very successful safety events with Executive Director Christine Barnes. 

]]> An in depth conversation about NUCA of Colorado's various very successful safety events with Executive Director Christine Barnes. 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-11675987 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 836 1 9 full false Episode 8: Safety & Damage Prevention Conference - Featuring Mike Flowers, NUCA Director of Safety, Training, and Education Episode 8: Safety & Damage Prevention Conference - Featuring Mike Flowers, NUCA Director of Safety, Training, and Education NUCA's safety director Mike Flowers discussed the upcoming Nov. 17-18 safety and damage prevention conference being held in November. Mike previews what's new at this year's event, the many benefits in store for our industry's safety professionals at the event, and what's next for NUCA's overall safety programs in 2023.

]]> NUCA's safety director Mike Flowers discussed the upcoming Nov. 17-18 safety and damage prevention conference being held in November. Mike previews what's new at this year's event, the many benefits in store for our industry's safety professionals at the event, and what's next for NUCA's overall safety programs in 2023.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-11514632 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 463 full false Episode 7: Workforce Development - Featuring Renee Nutter of the Nutter Family Foundation on Dozer Days, and Annette McRoy, Workforce Development Manager at NUCA of Nebraska. Episode 7: Workforce Development - Featuring Renee Nutter of the Nutter Family Foundation on Dozer Days, and Annette McRoy, Workforce Development Manager at NUCA of Nebraska. Our guests discuss their efforts in the realm of workforce development for the utility construction world.

]]> Our guests discuss their efforts in the realm of workforce development for the utility construction world.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-11430891 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1693 1 7 full false Episode 6: Supply Chain Issues - Featuring Jack Schaller, President of Waterworks for Core and Main and Zack Perconti, NUCA Lobbyist Episode 6: Supply Chain Issues - Featuring Jack Schaller, President of Waterworks for Core and Main and Zack Perconti, NUCA Lobbyist National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-11071205 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1630 1 6 full false Episode 5: NUCA Safety Programs - Featuring Bob Samanas, Safety Officer Fehlinger Construction, and a NUCA STAR overview with Mike Flowers, NUCA Director of Safety, Training, and Education Episode 5: NUCA Safety Programs - Featuring Bob Samanas, Safety Officer Fehlinger Construction, and a NUCA STAR overview with Mike Flowers, NUCA Director of Safety, Training, and Education On this episode we discuss some safety program best practices with Fehlinger's Bob Samanas and dig in to NUCA's new S.T.A.R. program. 

]]> On this episode we discuss some safety program best practices with Fehlinger's Bob Samanas and dig in to NUCA's new S.T.A.R. program. 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-10922247 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1430 1 5 full false Episode 4: Washington Summit - Featuring Tom Butler, NUCA GA Committee Chair and NUCA Vice-chair; and Linda Goslee, Executive Director, NUCA of the Carolinas Episode 4: Washington Summit - Featuring Tom Butler, NUCA GA Committee Chair and NUCA Vice-chair; and Linda Goslee, Executive Director, NUCA of the Carolinas National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-10754056 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1581 1 4 full false Episode 3: NUCA's New Chairman - Featuring Ryan Kinning, Penro Construction and Chris Price, Financial Planner Episode 3: NUCA's New Chairman - Featuring Ryan Kinning, Penro Construction and Chris Price, Financial Planner This episode features interviews with NUCA Chairman of the Board Ryan Kinning and NUCA's 401k administrator and financial advisor Chris Price, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC® 

]]> This episode features interviews with NUCA Chairman of the Board Ryan Kinning and NUCA's 401k administrator and financial advisor Chris Price, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC® 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-10542468 Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2067 1 3 full false Episode 2: Onsite at the Convention - Featuring Mark Bridgers, Continuum Capital and Scot & Austin Hattenburg, M&L Construction Episode 2: Onsite at the Convention - Featuring Mark Bridgers, Continuum Capital and Scot & Austin Hattenburg, M&L Construction This episode includes interviews with Mark Bridgers from Continuum Capital as he discusses the recent 811 study, and NUCA Member contractor Scot Hattenburg and his son Austin, from M&L Contracting out of Spokane, Washington. 

]]> This episode includes interviews with Mark Bridgers from Continuum Capital as he discusses the recent 811 study, and NUCA Member contractor Scot Hattenburg and his son Austin, from M&L Contracting out of Spokane, Washington. 

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-10377394 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1114 1 2 full false Episode 1: Introducing Dig This! - Featuring NUCA CEO Doug Carlson and Zack Perconti, Wyman Associates Episode 1: Introducing Dig This! - Featuring NUCA CEO Doug Carlson and Zack Perconti, Wyman Associates This episode includes and interview with NUCA CEO Doug Carlson and one of NUCA's government affairs professionals, Zack Perconti from Wyman Associates.

]]> This episode includes and interview with NUCA CEO Doug Carlson and one of NUCA's government affairs professionals, Zack Perconti from Wyman Associates.

]]> National Utility Contractors Association Buzzsprout-10377388 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1630 1 1 full false