September 27, 2026The Next Chapter: Vision for the Next DecadeEvery Customer we work for is buying the same outcome: the work gets done right, and everyone goes home safe. That was true in 1996, and it will be true in 2036.
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September 27, 2026The Next Chapter: Vision for the Next DecadeEvery Customer we work for is buying the same outcome: the work gets done right, and everyone goes home safe. That was true in 1996, and it will be true in 2036.
August 31, 2026Preparing for the Future: Talent, Tech & TransformationEvery conversation about the future of this industry comes back, sooner or later, to the same question: who is going to do the work?
July 27, 2026The Real Price of the Lowest Bid: What Infrastructure Customers Are Actually BuyingThe lowest bid is almost never the lowest cost.
June 23, 2026The Most Dangerous Word in Safe Digging: Safer Than the Alternative Is Not the Same as SafeReliable infrastructure delivery is not only an operational, financial, or cultural achievement. It is a safety achievement. Everything OE Utility Services has built over 30 years rests on that foundation.
May 27, 2026People First: Building Culture in Utility ServicesBy Nicole Chapman, Chief Human Resources Officer
April 29, 2026Built to Last: The Financial Discipline Behind 30 Years of Reliable GrowthBy David Branigan, Chief Financial Officer
March 30, 2026Growth Through Trust: The Discipline Behind Sustainable SalesBy George Chung, Chief Sales Officer
February 25, 2026Reliability at Scale: Leading Operational ExcellenceBy Tony Kerwin, P.Eng., MBA, COO
January 5, 2026Honouring Our 30-Year Legacy, Shaping What's NextBy Keith Boulton, CEO
December 23, 2025Season's ReflectionsBy Keith Boulton, CEO
June 12, 2025Local Triathlete Performs with Strength and Strategy in 2025 SeasonMiranda’s first race at Ironman Texas was a test of endurance, strategy, and resilience, and she delivered a solid performance, finishing 13th among the 24 female professionals who started.
April 24, 2024OE Supports Local AthletesOE is proud to support local athletes and sports teams. For 2024, OE has chosen to support two exceptional athletes, who each demonstrate remarkable focus, perseverance, and grit. With their unwavering dedication,…
January 30, 2023We've changed our operating name to OE Utility Services! Formerly, Ontario Excavac.We’ve changed our operating name but not our commitment to provide great service.
October 24, 2022New! Subsurface Utility Engineering Support ServicesWhy waste time trying to piece together multiple service providers for your subsurface utility engineering (SUE) project? Just one call to our OE team gives you fast and easy access to streamlined end-to-end services…
June 1, 2022Hourly Rate Is Not an Accurate Measure of Customer ValueWe know that comparing the cost of hydrovac services based on an hourly rate alone is not an accurate measure of customer value. However, this is how most other hydrovac companies measure their cost competitiveness.…
May 18, 2022Did You Know? Your risk and liability increase with Ontario Regulation 406/19According to the new Ontario Regulation 406/19, if you order the work, you will have liability for the proper disposition of your excavated soils. Your risk and liability have increased.
May 2, 2022Our New Hydrovacs are 100% QuieterManaging through the pandemic has been challenging for everyone. And now, with more people working from home, reducing noise pollution is more important than ever. When you hire OE Utility Services for your project…
February 1, 2020Ontario Excavac (Now, OE Utility Services) Receives Excavator of the Year AwardOntario Excavac was the proud recipient of the Excavator of the Year Award – Electric, at the 2020 ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium. This prestigious award recognizes best in class digging practices and is…
February 14, 2019Ontario Excavac wins Utility Contractors Association of Ontario Safety Performance AwardOntario Excavac was the proud recipient of the Excavator of the Year Award – Electric, at the 2020 ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium. This prestigious award recognizes best in class digging practices and is…
September 1, 2018Make Better Use of Your Crew, Equipment With Lean PracticesSometimes a good, long look at how your company is operating, and what you could eliminate, can lead to more business.
October 23, 2017Ontario Excavac Expands Rehabilitation Services to Include Tomahawk Pipe CleaningOntario Excavac will now be offering Tomahawk pipe cleaning services to their pipeline rehabilitation clients across Ontario, Canada beginning in 2018.
January 8, 2016Ontario Excavac Inc. Pioneers and leads in hydro-excavationMississauga based Ontario Excavac Inc. was founded in 1996 as a hydro-excavation service. Over its almost 20-year history, the company has grown through increased awareness of the practice and its application, and…
August 1, 2015The Right PriceBarry Wood looked at more than 60 companies before buying Ontario Excavac. Selling your business and getting a good price is harder than many entrepreneurs realize. Here’s what you need to know. Read more
April 1, 2015Ontario Excavac Uses Hydroexcavators To Keep Customers’ Operations MovingBarry Wood has seen his company evolve since it was started nearly two decades ago. One thing has never changed — being available at a moment’s notice in any emergency.