{"id":32626,"date":"2025-10-05T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/utility-expo-kicks-off-next-week\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T11:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:00:51","slug":"utility-expo-kicks-off-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/utility-expo-kicks-off-next-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Utility Expo Kicks Off Next Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1003296940 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadiancontractor.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The_Utility_Expo_Walking_Classroom-1988489.png\" alt=\"-\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canadiancontractor.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The_Utility_Expo_Walking_Classroom-1988489.png 600w, https:\/\/www.canadiancontractor.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The_Utility_Expo_Walking_Classroom-1988489-270x180.png 270w, https:\/\/www.canadiancontractor.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The_Utility_Expo_Walking_Classroom-1988489-250x167.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theutilityexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Utility Expo<\/span><\/a><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, North America\u2019s largest trade show for utility professionals and construction contractors, is highlighting its educational offerings for 2025 with 90-minute field classroom sessions and a special Luncheon Symposium focused on advancing safety in the electric utility industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Held Oct. 7 to 9 in Louisville, Kty., The Utility Expo connects professionals with hands-on opportunities to learn, test and grow. These professional educational experiences are designed to deliver high impact learning directly on the show floor, maximizing attendees\u2019 time and value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning in Motion: Hands-On Education on the Show Floor<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The field classroom sessions, priced at $129 and limited to 30 attendees, are designed as walking tours through the indoor and outdoor show floor. Led by industry experts, these sessions blend real-world demonstrations with expert instruction, offering practical insights into today\u2019s most pressing utility and construction topics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAt The Utility Expo, we meet professionals where they are, on the job, in the field and ready to grow. The field classroom sessions are a direct response to the evolving needs of our workforce,\u201d said Brianne Somers, show director. \u201cThey\u2019re hands-on, time-efficient and packed with real-world insights that utility and construction professionals can apply immediately. This is about preparing the next generation of leaders with the tools and knowledge to succeed in a fast-moving industry.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Featured <\/span><b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/utilityexpo.d365.events\/directory\/sessions?page=1\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Field Classroom Sessions<\/span><\/a><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Site Preparation and Clearing<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Fundamentals of launching a site work project, from planning to safety and equipment;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety: Tech Trek<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Innovations in PPE, digital hazard detection, and productivity-enhancing safety tools;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pipeline Maintenance and Rehabilitation<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">A foundational overview of pipeline rehabilitation for water and wastewater systems;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Fundamentals and advanced sessions build strategies for underground utility installation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equipment Hydraulics<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Understanding system types, maintenance, and performance optimization;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toolbox\/Tailgate Talks<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Six ready-to-use safety talks to reinforce safety culture across industries;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technicians \u2013 Increase Uptime<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Diagnostic tools and processes to resolve common equipment issues;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\">ntroduction to Vacuum Excavating<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Key concepts, safety practices, and applications of vacuum excavation;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Street Utility Cuts and Restoration;<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electromagnetic Underground Utility Locating <\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 900;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Insight to Action: Industry Leaders Unite at the Luncheon Symposium<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the field classrooms, The Utility Expo will host a <\/span><b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/utilityexpo.d365.events\/directory\/sessions\/01ccae68-7b2e-439e-980d-295a4f763599\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Luncheon Symposium: Advancing Safety in the Electric Utility Industry<\/span><\/a><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, priced at $149, a must-attend event for professionals committed to reducing risk and fostering a culture of safety, held on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Lunch is included with the registration and space is limited. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSafety is much more than protocol. It\u2019s a culture that starts with leadership shaping a safer, stronger future for our workforce,\u201d said Somers. \u201cThe Luncheon Symposium is a unique opportunity to bring together voices from across the electric utility industry to share what\u2019s working, what\u2019s changing, and how we can collectively raise the bar.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The symposium will open with a keynote address by <\/span><b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mike-starner-cusp-chst-11b18b106\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mike Starner<\/span><\/a><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, executive director of outside line safety at the <\/span><b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.necanet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)<\/span><\/a><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. His presentation, \u201cSafety \u2013 Past, Present, and Future,\u201d will explore the evolution of safety practices in the electric utility industry, emphasizing core principles such as hazard management, competency-based training, and field leadership.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following the keynote, an Executive Perspectives panel will feature industry leaders discussing current safety challenges and successful initiatives. The session will conclude with a roundtable discussion moderated by experts, offering an open forum to share lessons learned and explore collaborative strategies for improving worker safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/pete-mastrorocco-758197a\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Peter Mastrorocco<\/span><\/a><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, senior vice-president of education, events and partnerships at NECA, will also speak during the event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n\t  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n\t  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n\t  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n\t  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&appId=761779333850340&version=v2.0\";\n\t  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n\t}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadiancontractor.ca\/canadian-contractor\/utility-expo-kicks-off-next-week\/1003296939\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] The Utility Expo, North America\u2019s largest trade show for utility professionals and construction contractors, is highlighting its educational offerings &#8230; <a title=\"Utility Expo Kicks Off Next Week\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/utility-expo-kicks-off-next-week\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Utility Expo Kicks Off Next Week\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1090],"tags":[1091],"class_list":["post-32626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-canadian-contractor","tag-canada","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32626"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32626\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}