Membership Benefits

Three Key Reasons to Join GUCA
  1. Growth: Your business will grow exponentially through a combination of resources, knowledge and networking obtained as a GUCA member. 
  2. Leadership: You and your company can become an industry leader by making new and valuable contacts in the industry. 
  3. Community: As a GUCA member, you are becoming part of a fellowship and family of friends who help each other out. No one knows your business quite like other utility contractors and associates. 

Did You Know? / Direct Benefits Overview:
  • GUCA has over 500 members.
  • GUCA membership covers your ENTIRE company and ALL employees.
  • Train your employees, up to 40% discount on classes. We offer company classes and will come to your location. 
  • Meet other industry professionals in low key comfortable event settings. 
  • Make your voice heard! GUCA lobbies at the State Capitol for your industry interests. 
  • Take advantage of over 10 FREE promotional opportunities and activities each year.
  • Networking Opportunities: Experience 20 unique events throughout the year (8 FREE Events).
  • Promotional Opportunities: advertising, sponsorship, presentations, and content submission. 
  • GUCA members do business with other GUCA members.
  • Increase your business by being a GUCA member.
Testimonial Utility Contractor Member:
"GUCA levels the playing field for you in an environment where you need someone on your side. Whether it's discriminating bid practices or unlicensed contractors unfairly working against you, as an industry voice, GUCA will work diligently by your side for your rights. If you ever need industry specific legal or insurance assistance, GUCA has the right number and contacts to help you. If you need guidance with the Utility Contractors' Licensing process, GUCA is your ultimate resource. Joining GUCA is like hiring a subcontractor to cover the bases that you don't have time to cover. Remember, GUCA members also do business with GUCA members." 
Billy Padgett (50-year Veteran of the Utility Construction Industry and Proud GUCA member)
 
Testimonial Associate Member:
"Since joining GUCA in March 2024, our company, Gearbox Solutions, has become active and explored a wide array of opportunities to get to know other GUCA members and grow our business within this industry. We attended the Spring Tradeshow, Annual Conference, submitted industry-related content for the magazine, have already met one on one with many GUCA member decision makers, provided presentations and joined the Membership Commitee. This all happened in the first 6 months as a new member. We have been welcomed and encouraged by GUCA members and staff. GUCA really does feel like a family." 
Megan Young (Gearbox Solutions - New GUCA Member 2024)

(Note: Click the plus signs below to see a full list of detailed member benefits by member type.)

*REDUCED PRICING FOR SAFETY (Per Person Price):

  • GUCA Competent Person Excavation​ ($125.00)​

  • GUCA Competent Person Confined Space Entry​ ($125.00)

  • OSHA 10-Hour​ ($225.00)​

  • CPR/First Aid/AED ($105.00)​​​

  • Utility Manager Licensing Exam Review​ ($125.00)

  • NPDES Level 1A Course & Exam​ ($125.00)​

  • NPDES Level 1A Refresher​ ($85.00)​

  • NPDES Level 1B Course & Exam​ ($225.00)​

  • NPDES Level 1B Refresher​ ($85.00)​

  • Damage Prevention​ ($210.00)​

  • ATSSA Flagging Program​ ($85.00)​

SAFETY SERVICES:

  • Safety Tool Box Talk Visits – 1 Per Year​ (1 Per Year/Free)

  • Drug Free Workplace Seminars/Renewals (Free)​

  • Safety Consultations​ (Free)

  • New Employee Digital Safety Orientation Manual (Free)​

  • Drugs Don’t Work CD and Booklet​ (Free)

  • Hard Hat Safety Award Recognition​ (Free)

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Quarterly Safety News (1 per company and/or location)

  • Monthly Magazine (1 per company and/or location)

  • Directory

  • Weekly E-News

SAFETY PUBLICATIONS/MANUALS:

  • Critical Path to Safety Compliance

  • A Simple Guide to Obtaining the Utility License

  • Explosives Transportation Brochure

  • Dig Smart Excavator Manual

  • Damage Prevention Information

  • Spanish Construction Manual

  • Steps to Finding a Business with Minority Participation Flyer

GUCA FREE STORE ITEMS:

  • GUCA Digital Logo

AFFINITY PROGRAMS:

  • Contractors Retirement Program – TD AmeriTrade

  • BITCO Safety Dividend Program

  • FCCI Program of Insurance

  • Verizon Wireless – up to 22% Discount Program

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION:

  • $3,000 Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students

  • $4,000 Scholarship Opportunities for College Students in Construction Programs

*REDUCED PRICING FOR SAFETY (Per Person pricing): ​         

  • GUCA Competent Person Excavation​ ($165.00)​

  • GUCA Competent Person Confined Space Entry​ ($165.00)

  • OSHA 10-Hour​ ($275.00)​

  • CPR/First Aid/AED ($125.00)​​​

  • Utility Manager Licensing Exam Review​ ($165.00)

  • NPDES Level 1A Course & Exam​ ($165.00)​

  • NPDES Level 1A Refresher​ ($95.00)

  • NPDES Level 1B Course & Exam​ ($275.00)

  • NPDES Level 1B Refresher​ ($95.00)

  • Damage Prevention​ ($310.00)​

  • ATSSA Flagging Program​ ($95.00)​

SAFETY SERVICES:

  • Safety Tool Box Talks Per Visit​ ($50.00)

  • Drug Free Workplace Renewals ($10.00)

  • New Employee Digital Safety Orientation Manual (Free)​

  • Drugs Don’t Work CD and Booklet​ (Free)​


PUBLICATIONS:

  • Quarterly Safety News (1 per company and/or location)

  • Monthly Magazine (1 per company and/or location)

  • Directory

  • Weekly E-News

SAFETY PUBLICATIONS/MANUALS:

  • Critical Path to Safety Compliance

  • A Simple Guide to Obtaining the Utility License

  • Explosives Transportation Brochure

  • Dig Smart Excavator Manual

  • Damage Prevention Information

  • Spanish Construction Manual

  • Steps to Finding A Business with Minority Participation Flyer

GUCA FREE STORE ITEMS:

  • GUCA Digital Logo

AFFINITY PROGRAMS:

  • Contractors Retirement Program – TD AmeriTrade

  • BITCO Safety Dividend Program

  • FCCI Program of Insurance

  • Verizon Wireless – up to 22% Discount Program

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION:

  • $3,000 Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students

  • $4,000 Scholarship Opportunities for College Students in Construction Programs

  • Free GUCA Area Membership Meetings

  • Reduced Advertising Rates

  • Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Website Listing in GUCA Marketplace

  • Print Listing in GUCA Marketplace

  • Award Recognition for Sponsorship

  • *Multiple Location Listings in Directory

  • *Publications Sent to Multiple Locations

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Monthly Magazine - 1 per company and/or location

  • Directory - 1 per company and/or location

  • Weekly Electronic Newsletter

  • Drugs Don’t Work CD and Booklet – Upon Request

  • Other Publications - Upon Request

GUCA STORE ITEMS:

  • GUCA Digital Logo

AFFINITY PROGRAMS:

  • Contractors Retirement Program – TD AmeriTrade

  • BITCO Safety Dividend Program

  • FCCI Program of Insurance

  • Verizon Wireless – up to 22% Discount Program

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION:

  • $3,000 Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students

  • $4,000 Scholarship Opportunities for College Students in Construction Programs

*Must Pay Maximum Dues

*REDUCED PRICING FOR SAFETY (Per Person pricing): ​         

  • GUCA Competent Person Excavation​ ($165.00)​

  • GUCA Competent Person Confined Space Entry ($165.00)​

  • OSHA 10-Hour​ ($275.00)​

  • CPR/First Aid/AED ($125.00)​​​

  • Utility Manager Licensing Exam Review​ ($165.00)

  • NPDES Level 1A Course & Exam​ ($165.00)​

  • NPDES Level 1A Refresher​ ($95.00)

  • NPDES Level 1B Course & Exam​ ($275.00)

  • NPDES Level 1B Refresher​ ($95.00)

  • Damage Prevention​ ($310.00)​

  • ATSSA Flagging Program​ ($95.00)​

SAFETY SERVICES:

  • Damage Prevention Information (Free)

  • Drugs Don’t Work CD and Booklet​ (Free)​

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Monthly Magazine (1 per company and/or location)

  • Directory (1 per company and/or location)

  • Weekly E-News

​GUCA FREE STORE ITEMS:

  • GUCA Digital Logo

AFFINITY PROGRAMS:

  • Contractors Retirement Program – TD AmeriTrade

  • BITCO Safety Dividend Program

  • FCCI Program of Insurance

  • Verizon Wireless – up to 22% Discount Program

 SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION:

  • $3,000 Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students

  • $4,000 Scholarship Opportunities for College Students in Construction Programs