Attending the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) National Convention  for the first time proved to be an incredible and energizing experience for NUCA Southern Idaho President, Eric Bird and Board Member, Franco Massari. Surrounded by utility contractors, vendors, and industry associates from across the United States, the event provided a powerful opportunity to connect with professionals who are passionate about advancing the utility construction industry. The c

Proof that construction pros can swing something other than a hammer The inaugural NUCA Southern Idaho Indoor Golf Simulator Tournament is officially in the books — and if you thought this would be a calm, gentlemanly affair filled with hushed putting and polite applause… you clearly haven’t met our members!  Held safely indoors (where weather, daylight, and actual golf skills can’t interfere), teams battled it out on the legendary front nine at Pebble Beach, while the back n

NUCA Southern Idaho proudly hosted its inaugural Poker tournament at the incredible venue Crooked 8 Event Center located in Kuna, ID. This highly anticipated event attracted over 35 participants, creating an electric atmosphere that catered to both seasoned poker enthusiasts and newcomers eager to test their skills at the card tables. The evening was filled with excitement and camaraderie as players engaged in friendly competition, all while enjoying delicious snacks and refr

November found NUCA members and guests out at the fabulous Crooked 8 event center for the second annual Cornhole Tournament, a highly anticipated event that brought together enthusiasts from throughout the excavation industry. The atmosphere was electric as over 50 skilled (and some less skilled) bag tossers gathered, each eager to showcase their throwing prowess, while several enthusiastic spectators cheered on their favorite teams. The excitement was palpable, with friendly

Dozer Day® Boise 2025 Draws Thousands, Gives Back to Local Schools & Non-Profits The first-ever Dozer Day® Boise  October 4th & 5th 2025 roared to life with tremendous success, welcoming more than 3,350 attendees for a weekend of hands-on construction fun, career inspiration, and community impact. Families, students, and construction enthusiasts of all ages experienced the thrill of operating real heavy equipment, meeting industry professionals, and learning about opportuniti

Wayne Jensen has over 30 years Safety experience and has developed a great program for dealing with locators and defending utility damage...

The NUCA of Southern Idaho Chapter was established as a charter of the national NUCA in September 2024 with 30 founding members. In...

Tony Privitera Elected NUCA Chairman of the Board Mark One Executive Takes Top Job at Utility Construction Association (Fairfax, Va.) –...

As of 1:30 pm March 25th, 2020, Idaho is under a Stay at Home Executive Order from Governor Little. The order will expire on April 15,...

www.excavationsafetyguide.com The Excavation Safety Guide is an annual publication that outlines the excavation process from pre-planning...