The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) has purchased the trademark and naming rights to Dozer Day®, a nationwide event that gives kids an opportunity to learn about the utility construction industry.
NUCA, the leading trade association representing the utility construction and excavation industry in the United States, acquired Dozer Day® as part of a partnership with the event’s previous owners, the Nutter Family Foundation, according to a recent article in Dig Different.
Under the new agreement, NUCA assumes the responsibility for the several existing Dozer Day events planned by NUCA chapters and associated charitable entities. Over the next several years, NUCA intends to work with its chapter network and other organizations and businesses to grow the events in communities and regions which have previously not hosted events.
“This new Dozer Day partnership between NUCA and the Nutter Foundation will enrich thousands of young men and women, and give them a strong future,” NUCA CEO Doug Carlson told Dig Different. “Dozer Day provides an unforgettable experience for children, sparking their interest in engineering, construction and teamwork. We are fortunate that our partnership will continue the special Dozer Day experience for more children and young adults in more American towns.”
Dozer Day® began as a one-day educational event and charity fundraiser held annually in Vancouver, Washington, by the Nutter Family Foundation, a 501© (3) dedicated to improving the lives of children. Industry partners including NUCA eventually helped the Nutter Foundation bring Dozer Day® to communities throughout the U.S.
Today, there are eight Dozer Day® events held nationwide annually. During these events, kids experience the operation of heavy construction equipment and machinery, learn about their community and careers in the design/build industry, and participate in fun family-focused events. Under the watchful eye of trained professional operators, they get to control and operate the machinery. Dozer Day® events are fundraisers, with the annual flagship event in Vancouver raising over $100,000 annually, from which grants are made to children’s charities. To date, over $2.2 million has been given back to charities nationwide.
“Passing the shovel to NUCA National is a moment of both reflection and excitement for us at Dozer Day,” Nutter Foundation founder, Renee Nutter, said in an article in Utility Contractor Magazine. “This event has always been about more than just showcasing construction machinery – it’s about community, education, and inspiration. We are confident that NUCA National will carry forward our mission with the same passion and dedication. Their commitment to engaging with and uplifting communities aligns perfectly with the spirit of Dozer Day. We look forward to seeing this cherished event continue to grow and touch even more lives under NUCA’s leadership.”
Carlson said that Renee Nutter “has been the driving force behind these exciting events, and her support of our industry and our employees today and for the future has been inspirational.”
“Our new partnership will lead into our industry’s future,” Carlson added.
GPRS Supports Safe Construction Projects
As programs like Dozer Day® cultivate the next generation of construction professionals, GPRS ensures that the construction professionals of today can do their work safely and efficiently through our comprehensive suite of subsurface damage prevention, existing conditions documentation, and construction & facilities project management services.
Our concrete scanning, utility locating, video pipe inspection and leak detection offerings prevent the costly and potentially dangerous utility strikes that could derail your budget and schedule. 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry captures your site with 2-4mm accuracy to assist in efficient planning. And SiteMap® (patent pending), our GIS-based infrastructure mapping solution, eliminates the mistakes caused by miscommunications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of informational output is provided when GPRS conducts a utility locate?
Our Project Managers flag and paint our findings directly on the surface. This method of communication is the most accurate form of marking when excavation is expected to commence within a few days of service.
GPRS also uses a global positioning system (GPS) to collect data points of findings. We use this data to generate a plan, KMZ file, satellite overlay, or CAD file to permanently preserve results for future use. GPRS does not provide land surveying services. If you need land surveying services, please contact a professional land surveyor. Please contact us to discuss the pricing and marking options your project may require.
What types of concrete scanning are there?
GPRS provides two specific but different scanning services: elevated concrete slab scanning and concrete slab-on-grade locating. Elevated concrete slab scanning involves detecting embedded electrical conduits, rebar, post-tension cables, and more before core drilling a hole through the slab. Performing a concrete slab-on-grade locating service typically involves scanning a trench line for conduits before conducting saw cutting and trenching to install a sanitary pipe, water line, or something similar.
What deliverables does GPRS offer when conducting a sewer pipe inspection?
GPRS is proud to offer WinCan reporting to our video pipe inspection clients. Maintaining sewers starts with understanding sewer condition, and WinCan allows GPRS Project Managers to collect detailed, NASSCO-compliant inspection data. GPRS Project Managers not only inspect the interior condition of sewer pipes, laterals, and manholes – they can also provide a map of their location. The GPRS Mapping & Modeling Department can provide detailed GPS overlays and CAD files. Our detailed WinCan/NASSCO reports contain screenshots of the interior condition of the pipe segments that we inspect, as well as a video file for further evaluation, documentation, and/or reference.
