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The Good, The Bad & The Hope: 16th Annual Municipal Survey
Robert Carpenter, Editor
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

As the old saying goes, money makes the world go round. From the municipal perspective, the world stopped going round about four years ago. But there is emerging a legitimate undertone of hope for improvement emerging from many municipal personnel.

Replacement/Upgrades Remain Priority For Gas Distribution Market
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

A recently released report Gas Distribution Infrastructure: Pipeline Replacement and Upgrades prepared for The American Gas Foundation by Yardley Associates provides insight into the need for Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) to replace or upgrade existing pipeline infrastructure.

Editor's Log: No Cavalry In Sight
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

It was a desperate cry for help, presented in powerful and disturbing comments from municipal respondents to the recently completed 16th Annual Sewer & Water Infrastructure Survey conducted by Underground Construction.

California desalination plant to be largest in Western Hemisphere
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

Construction is set to begin on the $922 million Poseidon Carlsbad Desalination Project in San Diego County, CA, that will include an advanced-technology desalination plant and 10 miles of water pipeline.

DCA Boosts Industry Leadership Role
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

The Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) closed out a strong 2012 with an impressive growth in membership, record attendance at association meetings, active educational programs and an energetic government relations program.

APCA Plays Key Role In Supplying Member Information, Assistance
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

The American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) had an active 2012 focused on its mission of providing key industry information and assistance to its members, reports association president Ricky Dyess.

Gas Distribution Drilling In Steep Grades
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

G & W Construction is a utility contractor based in Morehead, KY, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Contractor Pens Children’s Book
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

James Ezell, president of contracting company Southern Diversified Technologies, has spent most of his working life building telecommunications systems.

However, for the past several years when Ezell has taken off his hard hat, he has put on the cap of a writer working on a book.

The result, Daddy, Do Cowboys Pray? was recently published by New Book Publishing. The book targets children nine -12 years of age, but is expected to appeal to younger children who enjoy having stories read to them.

DCA Holds Fall Meeting, Contractor’s Reception, 2nd PDC
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

The Distribution Contractors Association annual fall meeting was held Nov. 13-14 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. It was organized in conjunction with the DCA’s 2nd Annual Professional Development Conference (PDC) on Nov. 14-16.

Tougher Requirements For Excavators Likely In 2013
Stephen Barlas, Washington Editor
February 2013, Vol. 68 No. 2

The most significant federal action this year affecting underground construction companies is likely to be the final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on excavation damage. The rule will have two parts. One will define minimum excavation damage program standards for states.

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