Trees are a leading cause of electric outages in the United States with an annual economic impact exceeding $100 billion. A small percentage of those outages are caused by trees... Continue Reading

Here are some considerations to help you decide when trench shoring or shielding equipment is needed, how to weigh the costs between buying or renting and ensuring your... Continue Reading

Utility work can involve some of the most remote, severe terrain imaginable. Power lines and pipelines may cross streams, rivers, ponds, wetlands, hills or mountains. No matter... Continue Reading

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) was developed to solve the problem of installing underground products in areas with challenging conditions such as urban settings, river... Continue Reading

As more advanced technology continues to be incorporated into aerial devices, added safety features are becoming almost undetectable by the equipment operator.“We’re trying to... Continue Reading

When it comes to pipelines, the average person just flushes the toilet or drains the dishwater from their sink at home and doesn’t think twice.“The water just goes away and no... Continue Reading

The best electrical lineman work gloves provide the necessary level of shock and cut protection, while also enhancing user comfort, dexterity and overall productivity. Here's... Continue Reading

The underground infrastructure in North America is in decline. A surge in economic growth in the 1950s boosted the construction of underground infrastructure. The pipelines are... Continue Reading

Going from selling directional drill rigs and underground equipment to running your own utility construction business requires a big leap of faith and a lot more. Scott... Continue Reading

In partnership with the Common Ground Alliance, ICUEE is encouraging safe digging practices among all utility and construction companies, their employees and their customers as... Continue Reading