The Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility let a $7-million contract last year to install 4,200 linear feet of high-capacity 48-inch-diameter steel spiral water main pipe, in 40-foot joint lengths.

Trench work is inherently dangerous, and trench boxes used in trench and excavation projects help keep workers safe and protected from cave-ins. Eight tips from United Rentals enhance trench box ...

Veteran construction workers can pass a lot of valuable information down to newer employees, but when it comes to following OSHA’s trench safety regulations, it’s wise to double check the standards.

Excavation and trenching are considered two of the most dangerous construction operations by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, and the governmental agency cites numerous contractors ...