Join Us for the Second Annual ConstructED Conference: Building Knowledge Across the Industry! Be part of a groundbreaking event bringing together professionals from across your entire construction business. The ConstructED Conference offers a unique opportunity to share insights, explore innovations, and build lasting connections.

Get Ready for the 2026 NUCA ConstructED Conference!

We’re building an outstanding educational program packed with timely insights, practical strategies, and expert perspectives designed specifically for utility and heavy civil construction professionals.

Agenda topics are currently being finalized and are subject to change, but attendees can expect discussions and educational sessions on topics such as:

• Motivating Multiple Generations in the Workplace

• Surety in Action: Empowering Contractors for the Future

• Top 10 Contract Clauses to Watch For

• L&I Certified Payroll

• Case Study: Navigating Challenging Bid-Build Projects

• NUCA Legislative Update: Washington State & National

• The Missing Middle: Closing Construction’s Leadership Gap

• Before, During, and After a WISHA Inspection

• Delegate to Develop: Letting Go So Your People Can Step Up

• Technology Changes in Equipment Panel

• Small Tool Management and Site Security Roundtable

Whether you’re an owner, project manager, superintendent, estimator, field leader, HR professional, or industry partner, you’ll leave with actionable ideas, valuable resources, and connections that can help strengthen your business and your team.

Stay tuned for the official agenda announcement and speaker lineup. We look forward to seeing you there!

We Dig Washington Photo Contest

Presented by NUCA of Washington

Behind every utility installation, infrastructure project, and excavation site are the skilled men and women who help build and maintain Washington’s communities. The We Dig Washington Photo Contest celebrates the hard work, professionalism, teamwork, and dedication of the utility construction industry.

NUCA of Washington invites member companies to submit high-quality photographs that showcase life on the jobsite, crews in action, construction excellence, innovative equipment, and the people who keep our industry moving forward.

Selected images will highlight the essential role utility construction professionals play in building and maintaining the infrastructure Washington depends on every day.

Submission Guidelines:

• Photos must depict real utility construction, excavation, or related industry work.
• All workers shown must be following applicable safety regulations and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Images should promote safe, professional jobsite practices.
• Photos must be submitted in high resolution suitable for print and digital publication.
• Multiple submissions are welcome (up to 12 entries per company).
• All entries must be received by no later than October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.

Judging Criteria:

Entries will be evaluated based on:

• Visual impact
• Creativity and composition
• Industry representation
• Professionalism and safety
• Overall storytelling

Finalists & Awards: The Top 12 Finalists will be featured during the NUCA of Washington Annual Conference. The Top 3 Winners will be announced live at the conference.

🥇 First Place: $500

🥈 Second Place: $250

🥉 Third Place: $100

By submitting an entry, participants agree to the contest rules and the Photo Release and Usage Agreement outlined in the form.

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor: 

Opportunities Now Open!

We’re excited to announce the Second Annual ConstructED Conference: Building Knowledge Across the Industry, a groundbreaking event uniting professionals from all aspects of your construction business.

We estimate 200 attendees from all positions of a construction company including owners and decision makers to project engineers and estimators that work directly with your products.

Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor and showcase your brand to industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. This is a unique opportunity to build connections, share expertise, and help shape the future of the built environment.

Reserve your spot today—sponsorships are limited!

Silver Sponsorship | $5,000 (Three Available)

• One conference registration
• Prime Booth Location
• Logo on Correspondence, website and online registration
• Logo on major sponsor signage
• Podium appreciation noted during conference and happy hour
• 1/2 Page Ad in Conference Program

Exhibitor Only Booth | $1,500 (25 Available)

• Standard Booth Space
• Access to the attendee list post-conference

Breakfast Sponsorship | $1,500 (One Available)

• Logo displayed during breakfast
• Recognition in sponsor materials

Lanyard Sponsorship | $1,500 (SOLD OUT)

• Company Logo on Conference Lanyard

Breakout Session Sponsorship | $1,000 (25 Available)

• Sponsor a specific session
• Logo displayed during session and on signage

Advertising Opportunities:

• Website Banner Ads | $1,500
• Conference Program Full Page | $1,000
• Conference Program Half Page | $500
• Social Media Brand Promotion | $750

Thank You to Our Coference Sponsors!

Bronze Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

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