AZUCA Arizona Chapter of NUCA

06/15/2026

🚧 Trench Safety Stand Down Week Starts Today! 🚧 June 15-19 an industry-wide effort led by NUCA to reinforce the importance of working safely in and around trenches and excavations. Every trench collapse is preventable. This week provides an opportunity for employers, crews, and safety professionals to pause, conduct toolbox talks, review protective systems, and renew our commitment to ensuring every worker goes home safely at the end of the day.
✅ Know your soil conditions
✅ Use the proper protective system
✅ Ensure safe access and egress
✅ Inspect excavations daily
✅ Empower competent persons
✅ Never take shortcuts when lives are on the line
Whether you're a contractor, municipality, utility owner, supplier, or safety professional, we encourage everyone to participate and make trench safety a priority, not just this week, but every day.
Visit NUCA's Trench Safety Stand Down page for free resources, toolbox talks, training materials, checklists, and more: https://nuca.com/events/tssd/
Let's work together to achieve one goal: Zero trench fatalities.

06/04/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the 2026 AZUCA Scholarship Recipients! 🎓
AZUCA – Arizona Chapter of NUCA is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Scholarship Program.
Each year, this program supports students connected to our member companies as they pursue higher education, technical training, and career development opportunities. The quality of applications received this year was exceptional, and we are excited to recognize these outstanding students for their hard work, achievements, and future potential.
Please join us in congratulating
⭐ Camden Wilka – Hunter Contracting
⭐ Zarra Schmidt – Southwest Gas
⭐ Abigail Veidmark – SSC Underground
⭐ Chloe Armstrong – Southwest Gas
⭐ Logan Asay – Conover Asay
⭐ Maria Valenzuela – Trench-Ade
⭐ Mackinsey Farrell – Mobile Materials Mix AZ
⭐ Allison Perry – Hunter Contracting
⭐ Samaria Savin – Hunter Contracting
⭐ Isaiah Jaramillo – Elite Civil Construction
⭐ Ashlynn Farrell – Mobile Materials Mix AZ
We are honored to invest in the next generation of leaders and professionals. Thank you to our member companies, sponsors, and event participants whose support makes programs like this possible.
Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients, we wish you continued success in your educational journeys and future careers!

06/03/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS from AZUCA! 🚨 The Arizona Chapter of the National Utility Contractors Association is excited to announce that the 50% OFF National Dues Promotion is officially LIVE!
There has never been a better time to join the growing voice of Arizona’s underground utility construction industry.
As an AZUCA member, your company gains access to:
✅ FREE Quarterly Safety Trainings
✅ FREE CPR & First Aid Training Opportunities
✅ Advocacy at the State & National Level
✅ Industry Networking & Relationship Building
✅ Workforce Development & Education Initiatives
✅ Scholarships
✅ Access to National NUCA Resources & Benefits
Whether you’re a contractor, supplier, manufacturer, engineering firm, or industry partner, AZUCA is building connections and advancing the utility construction industry across Arizona.
💥 The dues currently listed on our website already reflect the discounted 50% pricing, no promo code needed!
Join today and become part of the momentum as AZUCA continues to grow and strengthen the underground utility industry in Arizona.
👉 Learn more & join here: https://wedigaz.wildapricot.org/join-us

05/25/2026

THANK YOU to the first sponsors supporting AZUCA’s 2026 Beat the Heat Golf Tournament! ⛳☀️🌲
We’re excited to recognize: SSC Underground, Quanta Services, The Barricade Company, LLC, Vinyltech, ViaSun, TRENCH-ADE
Your support helps AZUCA continue investing in education, workforce development, training, and advocacy for Arizona’s utility construction industry.
Now it’s YOUR turn to join us!
🏌️ Escape the heat and head to Flagstaff on Saturday, July 18, 2026 for one of AZUCA’s favorite events of the year.
Sponsor opportunities and player registrations are OPEN now and this is a great chance to showcase your company in front of utility contractors and industry leaders from across Arizona.
Register or sponsor here: https://wedigaz.wildapricot.org/event-6679772

05/25/2026

Truly blown away by the time, care and conversation from Congressman Juan Ciscomani in our Hill visit Wednesday. Thank you for listening to our group and inspiring the next generation.

05/19/2026

Gearing up for the Hill at the 2026 DC Summit!

04/30/2026

Drive North. Cool Down. Tee Up. ⛳️🌲

Save the date for AZUCA’s Beat the Heat Golf Tournament in Flagstaff on July 11th. Escape the desert heat and join Arizona’s utility construction community for a day of golf, networking, and fresh mountain air. It’s the perfect setting to connect, recharge, and enjoy the summer.

📅 July 18, 2026 at the The Continental Golf Club 📍 Flagstaff, Arizona

More details coming soon—mark your calendar!

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Great training from Mike Forbeck and Special Guest Dan Voelker at today’s ADOT Compliance & Hazmat Overview

04/15/2026

Great start to Breakfast Training: ADOT Compliance Updates & HAZMAT Overview with Mike Forbeck and Master Trainer Dan Voelker. Thank you Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC for hosting us.