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Program At-A-Glance *Ending times for optional tours are estimates. Please consult the tour guide before departing if your return time is an issue. Friday, March 6 8 am - 6 pm Registration Open Grand Registration 8 am - 4 pm Leadership Development Program: Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Change & Strategic Planning Room 220 3:30 - 5:45 pm Board of Directors Meeting Room 212 & 213 6:30 - 8:30 pm Board/Past Chairmen/Sponsor Dinner (by invitation) South Palm Court Saturday, March 7 8:30 - 9:30 am Breakfast Grand Ballroom East 9 - 10:30 am Spouse Breakfast Horizon Room 9:30 - 11 am PCCA/CGA/NULCA Excavation Safety Summit Grand Ballroom West 12 - 3:30 pm * Las Olas Food & History Tour Departs from Convention Entrance 12 - 5:30 pm * Half-Day Sport Fishing Departs from Convention Entrance 2 - 4 pm * Two-Hour Shoreline and Mangrove Wilderness Bike Tour Departs from Convention Entrance 5:30 - 6:15 pm First-time Attendee Reception (first time attendees & board) Infinity Pool Deck East End 6:30 - 7:30 pm Opening Session: People First: The Next Evolution of Construction for Culture, Performance & Profit w/ Mark Breslin Grand Ballroom West 7:30 - 9:30 pm Chairman’s Welcome Reception & Dinner Horizon Lawn Sunday, March 8 8 - 9:30 am 54th Annual Prayer Breakfast Grand Ballroom West 9:45 - 11:15 am Crisis! Are You Ready? w/ Anthony Huey Grand Ballroom West 1 - 4 pm Pool Day Lagoon Pool North 1 - 5 pm Exhibitor Setup Atlantic Ballroom 6 - 7 pm Silent Auction & Reception Grand Ballroom East 7 - 10 pm Auction & Dinner Grand Ballroom West Monday, March 9 8 - 10:30 am Annual Contractor/Associate Exhibit & Breakfast Atlantic Ballroom 10:30 - 11:45 am Catch the Wave: How PCCA Members Can “Hang Ten” for Data Center Development Grand Ballroom West 12 - 6 pm * PCCA Golf Tournament: The Club at Emerald Hills Departs from Convention Entrance Tuesday, March 10 8 - 9 am Contractors Breakfast Grand Foyer East & West 8 - 9 am Associates Breakfast Meeting Grand Ballroom East 9 - 10 am Economic Issues Panel Grand Ballroom West 10 - 10:15 am Break Grand Foyer East & West 10:15 - 11:45 am Government & Industry Issues Panel Grand Ballroom West 12 - 5 pm * Catamaran Tour w/ Lunch Departs from Convention Entrance 5:45 - 6:45 pm Board of Directors Wrap-up Meeting Room 212 & 213 7 - 9:30 pm Final Party and Hall of Fame Awards Grand Ballroom West 7
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2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 10 Saturday Details Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 am Grand Ballroom East Spouse Breakfast 9 - 10:30 am Horizon Room Join Kelly Pribyl at Canteen restaurant for a delicious breakfast and bloody marys & mimosas. PCCA/CGA/NULCA Excavation Safety Summit 9:30 - 11 am Grand Ballroom West Open to all attendees, this session explores excavation safety topics including the advancement of the CGA Next Practices initiative, CGA DIRT Report results, innovations in damage prevention, an update on the Damage Prevention Action Center, and an update on Infrastructure Protection Coalition activities. Moderated by PCCA Past Chair and DPAC Chair Jerrod Henschel, session panelists include CGA President & CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle, PCCA Past Chair and CGA Chair John Fluharty, PCCA 2nd Vice Chair and CGA Excavator Board member Chase Lapcinski, PCCA Past Chair and CGA Engineering/Design Board member Steve Sellenriek, NULCA Executive Director Ron Peterson, USIC Vice President of Government Affairs Nancy Mitchell, DPAC Government Affiars Committee Co-Chair Ben Brubeck, and IPC 811 Emergency Study author Mark Bridgers. Las Olas Food & History Tour 12 - 3:30 pm Depart from Convention Entrance Walk the trendy and quaint Las Olas Boulevard and taste the flavors of the Venice of America. Hear the fascinating tale of the New River Settlement, later known as Fort Lauderdale, as it grew from a small Seminole trading post to a post World War II metropolis. You’ll make your way through the heart of Las Olas and visit some amazing hidden gems, including the Royal Pig Pub (New Orleans style seafood and classic pub fare), the Indigo restaurant (old Florida charm with a touch of Italy) in the historic Riverside Hotel, and La Bonne Crepe for a traditional French dessert and coffee. $275 per person includes transportation, all meals with water (beverages will be billed separately), historian/professional food guide, taxes & gratuities. Half-Day Sport Fishing 12 - 5:30 pm Depart from Convention Entrance You and your crew will make your way to the world famous Haulover Inlet to your private fishing boat at the docks at Haulover Marina. Your captain and crew will provide everything you need for an afternoon of sport fishing. The boats are U.S. Coast Guard Certified for a maximum of six guests. You’ll fish for Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, King Fish, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish. Fishing grounds are just a few miles offshore. $2,100 per boat (up to 6 fishermen) Incudes Captain and Mate; all bait, tackle, rods and reels; licenses and permits; coolers and ice; beer, soda/ water, and dry snacks; and taxes & gratuities. Two-Hour Shoreline and Mangrove Wilderness Bike Tour 2 - 4 pm Depart from Convention Entrance Take a biking adventure through the quaint seaside community of Dania Beach. Enjoy a naturalist-led tour of nearby Anne Kolb Nature Center, and cruise the deep, verdant mangrove forests of West Lake Park. You’ll begin by cycling the bike path along the beach. Enjoy views of the stunning deep blue and light turquoise sea, tall coconut palms, and a collection of local architecture from 1920’s Mediterranean bungalows and rustic beach side taverns to mid twentieth-century modern resorts. At Anne Kolb Nature Center you’ll learn facts and folklore from your guide. You can explore interactive displays of the mangrove ecosystem as well as nature-themed paintings by local artists and photographers. A 3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium features members of the marine community that call the preserve home. You can climb the observation tower to take in the 360 degree view of the area. To finish the tour you’ll cruise the bike paths through the tall, dark, mysterious mangrove forest, suddenly breaking out along the historic Stanahan River. The tree lined paths and calm waters feature colorful tropical fish, butterflies, a diversity of wading birds, and even a few American crocodiles. $150 per person includes bicycle, helmet, bottled water, park entrance fees, guides, taxes & gratuities. First-time Attendee Reception 5:30 - 6:15 pm Infinity Pool Deck East End PCCA invites first-time attendees to join association leaders at South Palm Court for a cocktail reception before the Opening Session. Use this opportunity to introduce yourself
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 11 to the PCCA leadership, ask questions about the association, and make new friends. Open to first-time attendees, PCCA Board members, Membership Committee members, and their spouse/guest by invitation. Opening Session – People First: The Next Evolution of Construction for Culture, Performance & Profit w/ Mark Breslin 6:30 - 7:30 pm Grand Ballroom West The competition for talent in the power and communication construction industry has never been greater. In today’s market, offering higher pay alone is no longer enough to attract or keep the best people. The People First: The Next Evolution of Construction for Culture, Performance & Profit program challenges contractors to think differently about leadership, retention, and workforce engagement. This powerful keynote with Mark Breslin explores how culture, communication, and purposedriven leadership have become as essential to performance as safety and production—and why the most successful contractors are redefining their edge around people, not just projects. Through real-world examples and best practices from topperforming contractors, participants will learn how to create a workplace that builds loyalty, develops talent, and drives profitability. The People First approach will equip PCCA members with practical strategies to strengthen their talent pipeline, elevate field leadership, and foster a culture that attracts the next generation of workers. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to move from reactive management to intentional leadership—transforming their teams and securing a competitive advantage in an evolving industry. Chairman’s Welcome Reception & Dinner 7:30 - 9:30 pm PCCA Chairman Rob Pribyl and his wife, Kelly, host a reception and dinner under the stars at the freshly renovated South Palm Court. Catch up with old friends and welcome new ones while enjoying a refreshing beverage and the culinary creations of the Diplomat Beach Resort banquet team. YOUR TRUSTED GROUND RESTORATION PARTNER FOR OVER 90 YEARS Scan Code to Learn More 1.800.543.7166 www.finncorp.com
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 12 54th Annual Prayer Breakfast 8 - 9:30 am Grand Ballroom West The Prayer Breakfast is a longtime PCCA tradition that unites members and their families in scripture, music, and fellowship. Thjs years guest speaker is Todd Henderson. Todd is the Agricultural Manager for Chances for Children, an organization that partners with local Haitian churches to uplift children and families through initiatives that move communities from survival to stability and sustainability. Todd has worked in Haiti since 2010 as an adoptive father, leading high school service teams, and supporting malnutrition relief and agricultural development. He has two adopted daughters from Haiti who were born to a subsistence farmer unable to provide enough food for his children, leading him to place his two youngest daughters in an orphanage. Sadly, this story is far too common in Haiti, where severe poverty and malnutrition often force parents into heartbreaking decisions to separate their families. Crisis! Are You Ready? w/ Anthony Huey 9:45 - 11:15 am Grand Ballroom West Don’t let 30 years of hard work get destroyed in 30 seconds. Somewhere within every organization, a crisis is waiting to happen. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year, or even in five years; you can’t be sure what the crisis will be or when it will strike. But you can be sure that a crisis will put your organization’s hard-earned image and reputation up for grabs. The old adage, perception is reality, has never been more true than in today’s superficial, hyper-critical, and social media-driven world. This timely and highly-entertaining keynote offers actionable keys to swaying internal and external perception during a negative event. Learning Keys: • Arm yourself with a reputation-saving crisis response framework. • Gain 10 battle-proven tips to survive any crisis and live another day. • Discover how to control social media when things get tough. • Buy your team time when the hard questions get asked. Sunday Details
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 13 • Overcome the biggest mistake companies make in a crisis. • Learn how to easily “plug the holes’ in your current crisis plan. • Understand how to win in the court of public opinion. Anthony Huey, CSP, is a highly-rated international speaker who offers session attendees pragmatic communications tools, tips, and techniques they can use immediately. Anthony has presented more than 3,500 paid communications workshops, seminars, and speeches in his career and was named a Certified Speaking Professional by the National Speakers Association, an honor awarded to less than 12 percent of its speakers worldwide. Anthony’s 25-year career includes tenures as a news reporter and senior editor, crisis management specialist, media relations consultant, and executive speech coach. He owns Reputation Management, LLC, one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies. His past client work includes a wide variety of advertising, public relations, and communications initiatives for hundreds of trade associations, municipalities, and companies, including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Eli Lilly, Nationwide Insurance, Kroger Company, Procter & Gamble, and many more. Anthony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Ohio State University. Pool Day 1 - 4 pm Lagoon Pool North Join fellow members at the Lagoon Pool North for this annual informal gathering of PCCA members. Full beverage and food service will be available to purchase. Exhibitor Setup 1 - 5 pm Atlantic Ballroom Silent Auction & Reception 6 - 7 pm Grand Ballroom East Not as raucous as the Live Auction to follow, the Silent Auction & Reception is filled with cocktails, snacks, good times with friends, and some low-key bidding for about 50 minutes. Then, as the deadline nears, things get a little crazy and it’s everyone for themselves! Auction & Dinner 7 - 10 pm Grand Ballroom West The PCCA Auction is the liveliest night on the PCCA calendar. PCCA revelers bid on a variety of fabulous trips, ballgames, tools, equipment, jewelry, and much, much more. All proceeds go directly to building programs and services for PCCA members, including the PCCA Education & Research Foundation scholarship fund, so everyone is encouraged to bid early, bid often, and have a great time. atkore.com Atkore stands with you, ready to provide the conduit necessary to complete your projects on time. Our national manufacturing network means conduit where you need it, whenever you need it. Build Connection Across America Learn More B C
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 14 Annual Contractor/Associate Exhibit & Breakfast 8 - 10:30 am Atlantic Ballroom PCCA’s supplier and manufacturer members host the Annual Contractor/Associate Exhibit & Breakfast. Contractor members peruse the displays, meet with vendors, discuss jobsite issues, and learn about the industry’s latest products and services in a very relaxed atmosphere. Catch the Wave: How PCCA Members Can “Hang Ten” for Data Center Development 10:30 - 11:45 am Grand Ballroom West The announcement and proposed spending on data center infrastructure through 2030 is astounding, and many of these data centers will be built in rural America where the confluence of natural gas access, water access, available land, potential for low-cost power access, and the ability to bring fiber to the site all exist together. These geographies sit atop of the natural service territories for many PCCA members, which raises the question of who will do the work. Attend this session and gain the following insights: • Hyperscalers, developers, speculators: who are they, who to pursue, who to avoid, and how do you tell the difference? • The “prosumer” model: on-site power generation and storage are taking place—who will select it, how will it be powered, and who will build it? • Development & planning cycle: what is the timeline, how is it occurring, and how can you break into the process? • Case study: Utah High Performance Compute Data Center Campus Mark Bridgers, Principal of Continuum Capital, will moderate a panel of experts that includes David Hamner, Managing Director Data Center Infrastructure at Continuum Capital, a 20+ year veteran of the global data center development market who has ridden the trends and will help you surf this wave of activity. Other invited panelists include industry proMonday Details
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2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 16 Contractors Breakfast 8 - 9 am Grand Foyer East & West Associates Breakfast Meeting 8 - 9 am Grand Ballroom East PCCA’s Associate members hold a roundtable discussion on topics that affect manufacturers and suppliers in our industry. We will also review the Contractor/Associate Exhibit, other convention activities, and ways they can be improved to further benefit everyone involved. General Session Panel Discussions 9 - 11:45 am Grand Ballroom West These fast-paced and frank discussions move through the various aspects of power and communications construction and elicit thoughtful insights and candid opinions from contractors and suppliers working throughout North America as well as from experts representing legislators, federal agencies, and other industry groups who work closely with PCCA. All members are encouraged to attend and to participate in the discussion. We want to hear from you! Economic Issues Panel 9 - 10 am FMI’s Dan Shumate and Continuum Capital’s Mark Bridgers lead a discussion on the myriad factors impacting the national economy and the markets in which PCCA members work. Their indepth knowledge of construction markets, owner concerns, mergers & acquisitions, and other financial topics, combined with their ability to convey difficult topics to laypeople and professionals alike, makes them intriguing speakers. Break 10 - 10:15 am Tuesday Details CABLE LUBRICANTS SEALANTS SPECIALTY CLEANERS Products designed to meet your needs. www.polywater.com www.polywater-haufftechnik.com 651-430-2270 Specially formulated lubricants for your fiberoptic and electrical cable installations. Chemical and mechanical conduit sealants that provide system reliability and storm hardening protection. Precision cleaners to maintain your insulated rubber goods, splicing fiberoptic cables and medium voltage terminations.
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 17 Government & Industry Issues Panel 10:15 - 11:45 am Moderated by PCCA Government Affairs Committee Chair John Fluharty with Ben Brubeck and Jaime Steve, this session details the committee’s recent initiatives, maps out its upcoming activities, and asks members about the issues that are affecting their businesses. Invited guests from government and industry will provide brief reports on issues relevant to power and broadband construction. Catamaran Tour w/ Lunch 12 - 5 pm Depart from Convention Entrance The PCCA crew will head to the docks at Bahia Mar Marina, board the Caribbean Spirit, the largest day sailing catamaran in North America, and then cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway to stop at a sandbar to swim and have lunch. A buffet lunch, soft drinks, and beer & wine will be served. Next, it’s sails out in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Our course is set for a picturesque anchorage where the water is turquoise. A variety of water toys will be available. $250 includes transportation, guides, lunch, soft drinks, water, beer and wine, water toys, towels, taxes, and gratuities. Board of Directors Wrap-up Meeting 5:45 - 6:45 pm Room 212 & 213 Open to PCCA Board of Directors only. Final Party and Hall of Fame Awards 7 - 9:30 pm Grand Ballroom West Join PCCA in the beautiful waterfront Grand Ballroom for dinner, the annual changing of the guard, the PCCA Hall of Fame Awards, live entertainment, and dancing. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DUSTIN: HYDROVACS 316-648-0615 DUSTIN@DLSUNDERGROUND.NET Aluminum Components Premium Hydraulics Ergonomic Controls Onboard Scales Quiet Operations - 84 dB 8 Cubic Yards 1100 Gal. Water Capacity 6" Suction Hose Fully Loaded Under 50,000 Pounds 20 Foot Boom Reach Single Axle Options Available PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES THE FUTURE OF HYDROVAC TECHNOLOGY QUALITY | INNOVATION | COST-EFFECTIVE PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN THE USA
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2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 20 All proceeds from Sunday night’s Auction go directly to building programs and services for PCCA members. All our government relations work, education programs, workforce development efforts, and damage prevention initiatives are sustained by your generous donations to the Auction and the bids we receive on Sunday. So please, bid early and bid often! Working to Save the BEAD Program Going into 2025, the future of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program was in jeopardy, and PCCA leaders identified it as the association’s top priority. Several legislators who had traditionally been PCCA allies were outspoken about targeting the BEAD program as government waste, largely due to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) provisions in the program and its extremely slow rollout. To help preserve the BEAD program, PCCA engaged a highpowered public relations firm to encourage Congress and the White House to modify BEAD through agency action that cut the DEI provisions while saving the infrastructure provisions. PCCA members and staff met with numerous lawmakers, their staffs, and officials at the Commerce Department. As we enter 2026, nearly all states and territories have had their plans approved, and now we are working in support of policies that continue to provide states with the flexibility to use the estimated $20 billion in remaining non-deployed BEAD money to fund workforce development, mapping, and digital skills training to deliver the BEAD program as intended by Congress. Other priority issues for PCCA’s energized government affairs team in 2026 include fixing America’s broken permitting process, supporting stronger damage prevention policies, addressing the construction industry’s skilled labor shortage, and restoring balanced labor and employment policy. PCCA Auction Proceeds at Work 9030 64th Street NW Annandale, MN 55302 (320) 274-7223 SALES@FS3INC.BIZ WWW.FS3INC.BIZ There is nothing more reassuring than being fully prepared on a jobsite. With FS3's compact EV3-Kit, you'll have everything you need while locating to quickly and accurately mark and record buried fiber optic cables, electrical lines and other utilities before starting your project. Should any damages occur you'll have the right documentation. Don't take a Hit, Get the EV Kit EV3-Kit -More Compact -Customizable -Best Price on the Market CYA with the EVK! Take photos before you dig! Compacts to 13" x 10" x 2"
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 21 Luxury Suite Raffle Back by popular demand! During Sunday night’s Annual Auction, PCCA President & CEO Tim Wagner is again raffling off his luxurious suite—this time for the 2027 PCCA Convention at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Last year, the suite raffle proved to be an exciting addition to the Auction and provided a big financial boost to PCCA programs. We are raffling off the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort’s fabulous Atlantic Suite for seven nights—from 3/4/27 to 3/11/27. Where the ocean meets luxury— the 1,700 square foot Atlantic Suite offers sweeping sea views, elegant design, and spacious comfort. Wake up to the rhythm of the waves and unwind in a retreat that captures the essence of Rio Mar’s coastal beauty. When you sit down for dinner at this year’s Auction, you’ll find a 2026 Convention Suite raffle form at your table. Don’t miss your chance to win this coveted $21,000 suite, which could be yours for as little as $1,000 — a rare opportunity to indulge in beachfront luxury! Important Education Activities The Auction has been bankrolling PCCA’s education programs for years, first the Young Construction Professionals and now the Leadership Development Program, the PCCA Scholarship Program, educational speakers at our meetings, and the Who Will Do the Work? program, which develops and implements utility construction curriculums at technical schools and community colleges. PCCA awards four $10,000 scholarships each year to the children and other dependents of PCCA members’ employees as well as the $1,000 Who Will Do the Work? Scholarship for students at PCCA-affiliated schools. During the 2025 PCCA Convention, the PCCA Education & Research Foundation announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 PCCA scholarships: Hudson Jones, Addison Becht, Logan Polenz, and Alexandra Ehrhardt. The foundation also announced the recipients of the Who Will Do the Work? scholarships: Blake Tharp, Preston Serini, Micah Danner, Nathaniel Banfield, and Carter Plymale, all students at the State Technical College of Missouri. Workforce Development The worker shortage crisis affects almost all industries and greatly hinders American business. As the companies that build America’s electric power facilities and broadband networks, PCCA members know that projects that could bring vital broadband connectivity to rural America sit idle, awaiting crews to run them. And they see energy projects languish without necessary workers. To battle the worker shortage, PCCA partners with technical schools and community colleges to create utility construction programs, participates in Department of Labor apprenticeship programs, and provides scholarships for students looking to work in the construction industry. PCCA members have beefed up their recruiting staffs and greatly broadened their recruiting and retention strategies. Yet, we all still need workers. PCCA has been working with individual states on their efforts to bolster the workforce, particularly on the broadband side. PCCA is now working with the Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, the Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition, and the Mississippi Broadband Association. PCCA has also partnered with the Learning Alliance Corporation (LAC) to aid PCCA contractors in recruiting and retaining a much-needed workforce. LAC provides educational opportunities, diplomas, and certifications in the telecommunications industry, focusing on helping individuals to get trained, get certified, and obtain a career in a high-skill, high-wage occupation.
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2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 23 2026 Auction Catalog Live Items 1. John Deere - Pro-Am Package for Two Package includes Pro-Am playing privileges, two slots in the Wednesday ProAm, John Deere Scramble, VIP credentials for tournament access, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, all meals, and a gift package. Players need to arrive on Monday, June 29, 2026, for the golf scramble on Tuesday, June 30. The pairings party will be in the evening on June 30. The Pro-Am will take place on Wednesday, July 1. Jim Wadkins, (309) 373-8641, wadkinsjamesb@johndeere.com Value: $12,500 2. Ring-O-Matic - One Month Rental of Ring-O-Matic 850VX Hi-CFM Vacuum Excavator Bid on a one-month rental of the Ring-OMatic 850VX Hi-CFM Vacuum Excavator. The machine has 800 gallons of spoil capacity, 500 gallons of fresh water, 1000CFM, and your choice of boom or no boom and 3- or 4-inch suction hose. Ring-O-Matic is committed to making the best vacuum excavation equipment and pit-cleaners in the world and doing it in a way that provides honest value along with superb service to customers while continuing to earn its reputation as a leading industry innovator. Luke Sarver, (641) 632-7071, lsarver@ring-o-matic.com Value: $5,000 3. Fiber Broadband Association - Two Passes to Fiber Connect 2026 Bid on two full conference passes to Fiber Connect 2026, May 17-20, at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Fla. Attend the largest fiber broadband conference in the world as the industry’s top thought leaders, innovators, and network operators come together to shape the future of fiber. Fiber Connect brings together more than 5,000 professionals from across the broadband ecosystem, including network operators, 5G carriers, infrastructure providers, and investors. Find your next customer, big idea, or solution at the place where it all happens. Whether you’re driving deployments, influencing policy, or launching new technologies, Fiber Connect 2026 is your opportunity to connect with the entire broadband ecosystem. Gary Bolton, gbolton@fiberbroadband.org Value: $3,640 4. Dura-Line - HDPE Innerduct/Conduit The winning bidder will receive six reels of empty conduit, either 2.00-inch (24,000 feet) or 1.25-inch (48,000 feet), SDR 13.5 or SDR 11, from your distributor of choice. Dura-Line is a leading manufacturer of communication and energy infrastructure products and solutions, including HDPE conduit, Micro Ducts, FuturePath, cable-in-conduit, and accessories. Scott Wells, (865) 218-3460, scott.wells@duraline.com Value: $15,000 5. Government Affairs Solutions - Washington, D.C. Experience Experience our Nation’s Capital hosted by the staff of Government Affairs Solutions. Enjoy a two-night stay for two at the historic Morrison House in Alexandria, Va., a round of golf at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va., dinner at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., and a tour of the museums of your choice on the National Mall. Dates of your choice. Ben Brubeck, (703) 212-7734, bbrubeck@gasolutions.net Value: $3,000 6. MP Nexlevel - 6 Vintage Bottles of Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet w/ PCCA Logo Six vintage bottles of Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet personalized with the PCCA logo. Rob Pribyl, (320) 963-2400, rob.pribyl@ mpnexlevel.us Value: $2,000 7. VERSALIFT - $4,500 Toward Any “New” Rental from TRL Fleet Bid on $4,500 toward any “new” rental of any equipment in the TRL rental fleet. Versalift provides aerial lifts, cable placers, and digger derricks. Their equipment is designed to be lightweight and strong, and they offer the lowest true cost of ownership through smarter and more reliable design. TRL RENTS serves thousands of customers across the electric utility, distribution, transmission, sign work, telecomContinued on page 24 Public John Deere Classic Pro-Am Package for Two June 29 – July 1, 2026 Package includes Pro-Am playing privileges, two slots in the Wednesday Pro-Am, John Deere Scramble, VIP credentials for tournament access, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, all meals, gift package Retail value: $12,500
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 24 munications, cable, underground, overhead, and construction industries with equipment rentals. Adam Tavangaran, (254) 399-2100, adamtavangaran@versalift.com Value: $4,500 8. Ditch Witch - Alaska Fishing Adventure for Two Ditch Witch invites you to check the next item off your bucket list and enjoy this fishing adventure of a lifetime! Escape the summer heat (plus your troubles) to enjoy Alaska’s pristine beauty June 24-29, 2026 (two days of travel, two full days of fishing, and two half days of fishing). King Salmon, Halibut, and Red Snapper await in the waters surrounding the legendary Waterfall Resort in Ketchikan, Alaska. In addition to fishing, you will enjoy all the other wildlife that makes Alaska so wild: whales, bald eagles, seals, and bears! This trip, hosted by Ditch Witch, includes licenses, housing, meals, fishing, gratuities, and airfare from a major airport closest to your home to Ketchikan, Alaska. Kwynn Kirby, (419) 869-7107, kkirby@americanaugers.com Value: $17,000 9. MP Nexlevel - Colt Python 6-inch Revolver Building on Colt’s Snake Gun legacy, the legendary double-action revolver is now available in stainless steel 6-inch barrel lengths. The Python features modern stainless-steel alloys and a redesigned rear sight. Thirty percent more steel beneath the rear adjustable target sight gives you a stronger revolver and more robust shooting experience. The Python is chambered in 357 Magnum and accommodates 38 Special cartridges. MP will work with the high bidder to purchase and legally transfer it to them in the state where they reside. Rob Pribyl, (320) 963-2400, rob.pribyl@mpnexlevel.us Value: $1,600 10. Common Ground Alliance - Two Tickets to 2026 CGA Conference Join the underground damage prevention industry as we Chart the Course for Damage Prevention at the 2026 CGA Conference & Expo, the premier event uniting stakeholders from every corner of the industry. As an attendee, you’ll be immersed in the forefront of progress, connecting with decision-makers, innovators, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of damage prevention. Discover the latest products, solutions, and strategies that support safe digging and infrastructure protection, all in one highly engaged, collaborative environment. Sarah Magruder Lyle, (571) 385-2607, sarahl@commongroundalliance. com Value: $2,400 11. Wagner-Smith - $6,400 Toward NEW Rental Credit or 1-Month Rental Credit When you need enhanced efficiency and precision in the construction business, Wagner-Smith Equipment Co. provides a large range of telecommunications and power line product solutions. Allow an industry leader in sales, rentals, tools, and equipment to be your trustworthy source for meeting the complex demands of your industry. The high bidder on this auction item will receive a one-month rental credit on their choice of EITHER a Single Drum Puller (T-1DPT-180-FT4 or T-1DPT-90-FT4) or an Underground Puller (KE-SP 3050) or up to $6,400 on a NEW rental contract. This is on a new rental only. The credit cannot be applied to an already existing contract or equipment that is currently on rent. To receive your credit, you must place your order through Roland Thaggard. Roland Thaggard, (817) 447-8085, roland.thaggard@wagnersmith.com Value: $6,400 12. Tjader & Highstrom - Green Bay Packer Indoor Suite Package The package includes four indoor suite tickets and the winning bidder’s choice of Green Bay Packers home games. Food and drinks are included in the suite. The winner is to contact Olivia Beissler at 715-246-3440 with their choice of game. The schedule normally comes out by the end of April, and we’d appreciate a call from the winner with their choice as soon as possible for availability. Sam Stephens, (715) 246-3440, sam.stephens@tjaderandhighstrom.com Value: $4,000 Auction Catalog - Live Items Continued from page 23
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 25 13. HELPS - One Day of Construction-Specific Training Andy Patron is excited to offer a day of training with the topic negotiable. Andy has a large library of construction-specific programs, so he is sure that we can find something that will be valuable to the winning bidder. Andy delivers a multitude of training programs that add value to businesses by increasing the productivity of their employees. The result is maximized efficiency, profitability, and customer success and retention. Andy will bill travel expenses and materials directly to the winning company. Andrew Patron, (919) 749-2500, andy@helps.biz Value: $8,000 14. Condux - Power Dart Blower Package Condux International has donated an incredible Power Dart Blower Package for one lucky PCCA member. The Power Dart Blower is a state-of-the-art pneumatic rodding system that allows you to install pulling string or measuring tape quickly and easily, without needing an air compressor. It’s designed for long duct runs and features a three-motor system that lets you adjust the speed to fit your needs. The Power Dart Blower delivers up to 300 cfm of air at 3 psi max pressure, easily blows half-inch poly line or measuring tape over 2,000 feet in conduit up to 6 inches in diameter, and is perfect for long duct runs, ensuring maximum efficiency. Package includes the Power Dart Blower, carrier kit, and a storage bag to keep everything organized. James Radous, (507) 387-6576, jradous@condux. com Value: $3,000 15. Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Badger Brickyard Weekend Experience the thrill of Brickyard Weekend in Indianapolis, the Racing Capital of the World! This exciting package includes suite tickets for two people on Saturday and Sunday, exclusive access to the pits and garages, and all-inclusive food and drinks (yes, alcohol too!). Plus, enjoy a 3-night hotel stay from July 24 to July 27, courtesy of Badger. Don’t miss the Brickyard 400—it’s a show-stopping celebration you have to see to believe! Kendra Geiger, kgeiger@badgerinc.com Value: $4,000 Continued on page 26 Industry Education • Premium Networking • Great Times! 2026 MID-YEAR MEETING The Willard Washington DC September 16-19, 2026
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 26 16. TT Technologies #1 - 3-Inch Grundomat Boring Tool Grundomat pneumatic piercing tools have been providing accurate horizontal bores for nearly four decades. With Grundomat piercing tools, small crews can perform accurate bores from 50 to 150 feet in length. The Grundomat can be used in all displaceable soils (sand, loam, and even gravel) and is easily configured to pull in a wide variety of new pipe materials. Minimal operating space is required, and the tool serves as a complement and, in many situations, an economical alternative to directional drilling equipment. Eddie Ward, (803) 361-0553, eward@tttechnologies.com Value: $7,800 17. TT Technologies #2 - One-Month Rental on a 5-Ton Cable Pulling Winch TT Technologies will apply your auction bid amount toward the purchase of the unit if so desired. Eddie Ward, (803) 3610553, eward@tttechnologies.com Value: $8,500 18. TelCom - Macy’s Diamond-Cut Curved Bar Pendant Necklace and Classic Hoop Earrings Chic curves ahead. The frontal bar necklace flaunts diamond-cut detailing set in 14k gold. Approximate length is 17 inches and approximate width is 2 inches. Subtle texture lends modern dimension to these classic hoop earrings. Crafted in 10k gold. Click-top clasp. Whether you wear them together or separately, you’re bound to get compliments. David Rantasha, (320) 558-9485, david.rantasha@telcomconstruction. com Value: $1,825 19. Benjamin Media - 1/2-Page, 4-Color Ad Reach 51,000+ subscribers of Trenchless Technology, a leading North American magazine for underground infrastructure contractors, engineers, and municipalities/utilities. For more than 30 years, Trenchless Technology has been an informative guide to the underground construction industry’s people, projects, innovations, and advancements. The value of this ad cannot be used as a credit, and it must be a new ad or an Auction Catalog - Live Items Continued from page 25
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 27 add-on to an existing ad schedule. Valid through December 2026. Kelly VanNatten, (330) 467-7588, kvannatten@benjaminmedia.com Value: $4,500 20. TT Technologies #3 - One-Month Rental of a Grundopit PitLaunched Mini Directional Drill TT Technologies’ Grundopit pitlaunched mini directional drill is compact and powerful delivering 13,489 lbs. of thrust and pull back, 553 ft. lbs. of torque and a bore length up to 150 feet. In addition to the mini directional drill, this package includes 100 feet of drill stem, a backreamer up to 6-inches in diameter, a power pack/water system combo, Digitrak location system, and training from TT Technologies! Eddie Ward, (803) 361-0553, eward@tttechnologies.com Value: $24,000 21. FS3 - BAM! Bad Ass Mats Plastic Molded Ground Protection Mats (12) FS3’s new plastic molded ground mats allow directional drills and other equipment to drive across them while reducing the damage and restoration time of the jobsite. Each mat weighs only 56 pounds in a 4’x8’ sheet or 28 pounds in a 2’x8’ sheet. Rated at 160,000 pounds. Winning bidder will receive either 12 4’x8’ sheets or 24 2’x8’ sheets. Freight included. Marty Ferguson, (320) 274-7223, marty@fs3inc.biz Value: $3,000 22. Caterpillar - NHL Winter Classic Package - 4 VIP Tickets & Hotel for 2 Nights It’s a New Year’s tradition you don’t want to miss and one of the iconic events in North American sports! The NHL Winter Classic is played outdoors around New Year’s Day and transforms massive stadiums, allowing you to reimagine what it’s like to attend a hockey game. Showcasing some of the league’s most popular teams, the NHL Winter Classic pays tribute to the sport’s roots on frozen lakes and ponds, and you can experience it in style! You’re bidding on an amazing package that includes four VIP tickets to the game in Salt Lake City, Utah, at Rice-Eccles Stadium between the Colorado Avalanche and CONDUX.COM | 800-533-2077 Fiber Optic and Power Cable Installation Equipment THE TRUSTED SOURCE IN THE INDUSTRY Whether it’s a challenging power conduit installation project or a high-production fiber install, Condux underground pullers and fiber optic cable blowers improve efficiency and safety on every jobsite. Plus, cable installation tools and equipment from Condux are backed by decades of product knowledge and exceptional customer service. BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA BABA COMPLIANT CONDUX INTERNATIONAL Gulfstream™ 350+ Fiber Optic Cable Blower Gulfstream™ 400 Fiber Optic Cable Blower Blue Ox™ Power Cable Puller PRECISION & STRENGTH! Continued on page 28 Ground Protection • Exclusive dual side traction design • Available in 4’x 8’ & 2’x 8’ sheets • 8 large hand holes on 4’ x 8’ sheets • Two sided tread patterns • Equipment tread pattern • Pedestrian tread pattern • Available in 3/8” thickness* • Rated at 160,000 lbs. • 3 year Limited Warranty (free of material or manufacturing defects) *Due to manufacturing variances & material thickness size will vary up to +/- 5% 9030 64th ST NW | ANNANDALE, MN 55302 PH: 320-274-7223 | WWW.FS3INC.BIZ
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 28 Utah Mammoth (date TBA), hotel for two nights, merchandise, and fun New Year’s festivities (airfare not included). Justin Druffel, (208) 447-7895, druffel_justin_m@cat.com Value: $5,000 23. Sterling Site Access Solutions - The Ultimate Grill Package Sterling Site Access Solutions presents the ultimate grill package to entertain your guests with this summer. A Nexgrill 6-burner stainless grill for your backyard and another portable stainless grill, along with a $300 giftcard from Wildfork, means you can serve up premium cuts of meat almost anywhere. The 20-piece seasoning kit offers a wide variety of spices and rubs to give your steaks, burgers, and chops an extra kick, while the included stainless barbeque tools and gloves allows you to grill like a pro. And if there are leftovers, use the RTIC cooler to keep them cool while you pour some Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon into the four rocks glasses for you and some friends. Good food and good friends are always the foundation of a great time, just like Sterling’s TerraLam access mats are the foundation to a successful project. Included: Sterling-branded Nexgrill 6-burner grill AND portable grill, $300 Wildfork giftcard, seasoning kit, grilling tools and gloves, RTIC cooler, 750mL bottle of Blanton’s bourbon, 4 rocks glasses, Sterling hats, and Sterling drink umbrellas. John Capodice, (708) 338-2223, john.capodice@sterlingsolutions.com Value: $2,200 24. Altec Industries - One Month Rental of an AT40G Winning bidder receives a one-month rental of an Altec AT40G Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device. Altec’s AT Series was designed for the electric utility industry with features and benefits designed to increase productivity and reduce the overall cost of constructing and maintaining overhead electrical distribution lines. The reliable, low-power fiber optic controls on the AT40G reduce the number of hoses and valves to create a sleeker, more compact design. Ryan Steinbecker, (816) 236-1202, ryan.steinbecker@altec.com Value: $6,250 Map With Centimeter-Level Accuracy Featuring The UtiliView™ App The UtiliGuard™ 2 RTK isn’t a best guess. It’s best-grade. Built with RTK technology* and compatible with a range of high-accuracy mapping solutions, the RTK brings survey-grade accuracy to your mapping—helping you pinpoint utilities down to the very centimeter**. Subsite.com/RTK ©2026 The Charles Machine Works, Inc. *May require third-party correction service **Requires MyUtiliGuard® app to achieve centimeter-level accuracy Auction Catalog - Live Items Continued from page 27
2026 Convention Program & Auction Catalog 29 25. Push - Green Bay Packers Ticket Package When you look up “football” in the dictionary, there ought to be a picture of Lambeau Field, home of the fabled Green Bay Packers. Full of history and fun, it’s one of those bucketlist trips that every sports fan should take. This package includes two tickets to Lambeau Field, indoor club seating, drinks, and food during the game. Chase Lapcinski, (715) 236-7874, chase@push.us Value: $1,000 26. Milwaukee Tool - Communication Lineman’s Starter Kit Complete communications lineman’s starter kit to be shipped to the winning bidder. Kit includes: • Compact aerial tool apron • 2” bucket hook • 10pc 2-in-1 socket set • Lineman’s tool hang strap • SW linemans dist nut runner • 18” nonconductive bolt cutter • Hawkbill flip knife • Rlusb hard hat headlamp • M18 fuel 2pc combo kit hd/id • Gen ii m18 fuel sawzall (bare) • 2” bucket hook • 5-in-1 lineman’s mf wrench • Lineman’s pliers w/thread hldr - dip • Lineman’s w/ crimper • J hook socket • 11/16” x 18” utility auger • M18 fuel one-key 7/16” impact wrench kit • 36oz lineman’s hammer • 4-in-1 insulating box wrench • Cp folding rule • Pole step socket • 13/16” x 18” utility auger • Rdl rvr flood light 3.0 kit Winner may choose an item of equal or lesser value if desired. Brent Alfonso, (832) 392-5595, brent.alfonso@milwaukeetool.com Value: $2,500 Plumettaz America Corp. 225 Thrasher Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.plumettaz.com, 1-855-PLUMETT The Plumett Hydraulic SuperJet™ has established itself as the industryʼs workhorse for installing a wide range of medium to large cables (9mm-36mm / .35”-1.42”) in long-haul & city ring networks. The SuperJet™ is especially effective with both dielectric and armored cables. Key Features of the SuperJet™ *Cable Speed:0-300FPM (200-250FPM Recommended) Hydraulic SuperJet HSJ *Cable OuterDiameter:.35”-1.42”/9-36mm *Duct OuterDiameter:3/4”-2.48”/20-63mm *Recommended Compressor CFM:185 CFM-750 CFM (perduct I.D.) *Recommended CompressorPSI:150PSI-200 PSI Continued on page 30
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