NUCA NJ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | May 22, 2026 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
NUCA NJ HEADS TO CAPITOL HILL – ADVOCACY IN ACTION
The NUCA NJ team traveled to Washington this week to meet with the offices of Representatives Pallone, Kean, and Pou, as well as Senator Kim. Discussions focused on the highway bill and the need for greater attention to ancillary utility work; SRF renewal and funding; reducing reliance on earmarks; workforce development initiatives, including our first Dozer Day; workforce safety legislation such as SB 2910; and private activity bonds as an avenue for expanded funding opportunities.
The team also participated in a full day of committee meetings with NUCA chapters and staff, providing opportunities for information sharing, collaboration, and networking. Receptions throughout the week also allowed members to connect with new leadership, including newly elected Chairman of the Board David Howell of Indiana.
In addition, the trip included discussions with NUCA’s industry partners – including the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – regarding key legislation and ongoing industry challenges.
NUCA and NUCA NJ remain committed to monitoring and advocating for legislation that directly impacts your company’s bottom line. It’s advocacy at its best – on both the national and state levels.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Watermark – Summer at the Shore
Networking Event
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for our annual Watermark Summer at the Shore Networking Event at one of the area’s most iconic beachside venues. Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking, great conversation, and ocean views while connecting with friends, colleagues, and industry professionals. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served.
Safety & Damage Prevention Conference:
Registration Now Open
Join the industry’s leading safety professionals at the NUCA Safety & Damage Prevention Conference, September 15–18, 2026, at the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
This three-day event delivers timely, practical sessions addressing today’s biggest challenges in utility construction. Topics include transportation accidents, risk management, mental health in the workplace, OSHA updates, emergency preparedness, trench safety (with NUCA National Partner United Rentals), a panel on drugs in the industry, and the latest 811 developments.
Walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen safety practices, reduce incidents, and stay ahead of evolving regulations. Plus, connect with peers during two networking events, including the STAR Award presentation.
Don’t miss this essential industry event!