CONTENTS FEATURES 16 Executive Roundtable 20 Preparing for Success 22 Dozing Ahead JULY/AUGUST 2020 NUCA Chapters Navigate Uncharted Waters in the COVID Age. Ditch Witch Training Program Helps Contractors Work Efficiently. Leading the Way NUCA Chapters Navigat e Uncharted Waters in the COVID Age Today’s Dozers Combine Raw Power and High-Tech Performance. 24 Making the Grade How to Choose the Right Grade Control Technology for Your Equipment. ON THE COVER: NUCA chapters are at the front lines in helping members navigate the changing landscape in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, chapter executives share their stories on how they are coping with the challenges. 28 Culvert Repair Market on the Rise Many of the Nation’s 4 million Miles of Critical Infrastructure in Need of Repair or Replacement. 30 Top Jobs: Gas Distribution Category Team Construction’s Wilson Pike 12-in. Project. 38 Constructing 2020 Innovative Machines and Products Shaping the Construction Industry. DEPARTMENTS 8 42 42 Groundbreaking News The Pipeline Advertisers’ Index NUCA DEPARTMENTS 6 34 36 Chairman’s Message Inside Washington Safety Management 4 Utility Contractor | July/August 2020