Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida October 2019 | Page 3

CONTENTS 3 President’s Message 6 Get To Know Your Association Leadership NUCA of Florida Secretary, Tim Carmichael, Associated Construction Products (ACP) 8 Office Of Public Counsel is Battling Proposed Rules 9 PSC Praises Utilities for Undergrounding Plans and Efforts 8 10 Employers to See Reduced Workers’ Compensation Rates for 2020 12 Awards 10 22 Quick Bits NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade NUCA CHAPTERS OF FLORIDA 26 NUCA OF FLORIDA 30 NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 31 NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA 35 NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA 36 SUCA 37 NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 38 NUCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA 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. OCTOBER 2019 • DITCHMEN 1