Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida January 2019 | Page 3

CONTENTS 3 President’s Message 4 Save the Date: The Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fishing Tournament 5 January Legislative Report 12 Science explains why productivity hacks and resolutions are practically destined to fail 16 Quick Bits 20 Project Highlight: Mirada 23 NUCA of Florida 26 NUCA of Central Florida 29 NUCA of North Florida 33 NUCA of Northwest Florida 34 NUCA of South Florida 39 NUCA of Southwest Florida 42 SUCA 12 20 NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade association representing over 450 underground utility contractors, material and equipment suppliers, and manufacturers throughout the state of Florida. NUCA of Florida members are involved in water, sewer, gas, and telephone installations accomplished through open excavation or trenchless technology. Visit www.NucaFlorida.org to learn more. PHOTO CREDIT: Cover photo was provided by Ilene Passler from Johnson-Davis Inc. JANUARY 2019 • DITCHMEN 1