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Exhibit 10.2

                          EMPLOYEE CONSULTING AGREEMENT

         This Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into this 20th
day of August 2001 is by and amongst DUCT Construction Utility & Technologies,
Inc. (the "Company") and C. Chris Kessen (The "Employee").

         WHEREAS, Employee has served as the Company's President since the
acquisition by the Company of HK Utility Construction, Inc.; and

         WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to engage Employee to continue
to serve as its president and oversee the day to day operations of the Company;
and

         WHEREAS, due to cash flow problems, the Company has not been able to
adequately compensate the Employee;

         NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged it is agreed.

         1.  TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

         The Company hereby confirms the employment of the Employee as its chief
executive officer until December 31, 2001. It may be extended for an additional
one year term on the mutual consent of the parties. However, this Agreement may
be terminated earlier as hereinafter provided.

         2.  DUTIES OF EMPLOYEE

         The Employee shall do and perform all services, acts, or things
necessary or advisable to serve as its president including but not limited to
operational matters, strategic planning, staffing needs, financing and such
other matters as the Board of Directors may direct. Employee shall at all times
be subject to the direction of the policies established by the Board of
Directors of the Company. Employee is expected to work as much time as may be

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necessary to carry out Employee's job responsibilities but in no event less than
40 hours per week.

         The Employee agrees that to the best of Employee's ability and
experience, Employee will at all times loyally and conscientiously perform all
of the duties and obligations required of Employee either expressly or
implicitly by the terms of this Agreement, and devote as much time and efforts
to the Company's business as needed.

          During the term of this Agreement, or such shorter period of time
should this Agreement be terminated prior to its stated termination date,
Employee shall not invest in, carry on, engage in or become involved whether as
an employee, agent, officer, director, stockholder (excluding ownership of not
more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of a publicly-held
corporation which ownership does not involve managerial or operational
responsibility), manager, partner, joint venturer, participant, consultant or
otherwise) in any business enterprise which competes directly with the business
of the Company. The restrictions set forth in this paragraph shall apply for any
employment, work, operations or investment in the United States. The parties
agree that this restriction is reasonable in terms of scope and duration.

         Any breach of this non-compete provision may cause irrevocable harm to
the Company and as a result the parties agrees that injunctive relief may be
sought as a remedy in the case of a breach and the parties hereto expressly
waive any requirements to post bond in the event that injunctive relief is
sought.

         3.  COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEE

         (a) As compensation for services to be rendered hereunder, the Employee
shall receive a monthly compensation of $20,000.

         (b) As compensation for services previously rendered, the Company
shall issue to the Employee a total of 70,000 shares of the Company's

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common stock.  Said shares to be registered on form S-8.

         (c) Employee shall be offered health insurance coverage at no cost to
the Employee. Employee shall also be entitled to participate in such employee
benefit programs as offered by the Company to other Employees. Employee shall be
entitled to an annual paid vacation of two weeks per year plus five personal
days per year. Any vacation time not used may be accrued to the following year
if the Employee remains employed with the Company.

         (d) The Employee shall also be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by the Employee in the performance of his job responsibilities.
However, any reimbursable expenses in excess of $1,000 must first be approved by
the Company.

         4. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall continue until December 31, 2001
and shall continue thereafter for one year terms unless terminated sooner as
hereinafter provided. The Company shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement for good cause or by reason of Employee's disability on thirty (30)
days prior written notice to Employee. If such termination is for good cause or
by reason of Employee's disability, a notice of termination specifying the
nature of the good cause or disability, as the case may be shall be given
Employee. If the Employee is terminated for any other reason than good cause,
the Company shall be obligated to pay Employee a severance payment of the lesser
of $30,000 or the remaining sums due under the agreement.

         5.  DEFINITIONS.

         As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:

                  (a) DISABILITY shall mean Employee's inability caused by
mental or physical illness to satisfactory perform his obligations and duties
hereunder for a consecutive period in excess of 120 days during the term of this
Agreement or for a period of 180 out of a total of 360 work days.

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                  (b) GOOD CAUSE shall mean any breach by Employee of Employee's
obligations hereunder, habitual neglect of duties, continued incapacity or
inability to perform the obligations set forth in this Agreement or the
conviction of any felony.

         6.  NOTICE. All notices or other communications which are required or
which may be given pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be delivered personally (and receipted for) or by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Any such notice shall
be deemed effective when personally delivered or five (5) days following its
deposit in the United States mail as specified.

         7.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes any
prior agreements or understandings respecting such subject matter. Employee
shall not assign any right hereunder, nor delegate any obligation, and any
purported assignment or delegation by Employee shall be void. Any modification
of this Agreement must be in writing and executed by both parties to this
Agreement.

         8.  BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

         9.  GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. In the event of any dispute
arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
all costs including reasonable attorneys' fees.

         10. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is for any reason
determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect
the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Employment
Agreement as of the date first above.

DUCT Utility Construction &            Employee
     Technologies, Inc.

    /s/Randall Drew                      /s/C. Chris Kessen
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BY: Randall Drew, CEO                     C. Chris KessenEXHIBIT 10.3

                              CONSULTING AGREEMENT

         This Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into this 20th
day of August 2001 is by and amongst DUCT Utility Construction & Technologies,
Inc. (the "Company") and Scott Sheppard (The "Consultant").

         WHEREAS, Consultant is skilled in financial matters, marketing,
strategic planning and management consulting; and

         WHEREAS, the Company desires to engage the Consultant to assist the
Company in its efforts to improve operational efficiencies, assist with
marketing efforts, develop a strategic plan of operations and assist in
streamlining accounting operations;

         NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged it is agreed.

         1. The Company hereby engages the Consultant and the Consultant hereby
accepts this engagement on a non- exclusive basis pursuant to the terms and
conditions of this Consulting Agreement.

         2. Consultant shall provide the Company with ongoing consulting
services in the area of accounting, marketing, strategic planning and
organizational efficiencies. Consultant shall meet with the Company's Officers
and Board of Directors and report upon his endeavors. Consultant shall provide
these services on as needed basis but in no event less frequently than at least
three days per week unless advised to the contrary by the Company. Said services
to be provided either at the Company's principal place of business or at the
business address of the Consultant depending upon the nature and type of
services provided.

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         3. In order to assist Consultant with his duties, the Company will
provide Consultant with such information, as may be required by Consultant.
Company will make available to Consultant copies of all reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of financial reports and projections,
strategic plans and such other reports as may be necessary in order for
Consultant to carry out Consultant's responsibilities.

         4. This Agreement shall be for a term commencing on the date of
execution by the last signatory and continuing until December 31, 2001.

         5. In consideration of the services to be provided, Consultant shall
receive a fee equal to 70,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

         6. The Company will register these shares pursuant to a registration
statement on Form S-8.

         7. During the term of this Agreement, each party may have access to
trade secrets, know how, formulae, customer and price lists all of which are
valuable, special, proprietary and unique assets of each. The parties agree that
all knowledge and information which each other shall acquire during the term of
this Agreement shall be held in trust and in a fiduciary capacity for the sole
benefit of the other party, its successors and assigns, and each agrees not to
publish or divulge either during the term of this Agreement or subsequent
thereto, knowledge of any technical or confidential information acquired during
their term of this Agreement.

         At the termination of this Agreement, or at any other time either party
may request the other party to deliver to the other, without retaining any
copies, notes or excerpts thereof, all memoranda, diaries, notes, records,
plans, specifications, formulae or other documents relating to, directly or
indirectly, to any confidential information made

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or compiled by, or delivered or made available to or otherwise obtained by the
respective parties. However, the foregoing provision shall not prohibit
Consultant from engaging in any work at any time following his termination of
this Agreement which does not conflict with the terms of this Agreement.

         8. This Agreement may be terminated for "Proper Cause" prior to
expiration of its stated term in the sole and absolute discretion of either
party. As used in the Agreement "Proper Cause" shall be limited to:

         Conviction of Civil or Criminal Fraud or a Felony. Such termination
shall not prejudice any other remedy to which either party may be entitled
either at law, in equity or under this Agreement.

         9. Except as otherwise provided herein, any notice or other
communication to any party pursuant to or relating to this Agreement and the
transactions provided for herein shall be deemed to have been given or delivered
when deposited in the United States Mail, registered or certified, and with
proper postage and registration or certification fees prepaid, addressed at
their principal place of business or to such other address as may be designated
by either party in writing.

         10. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted pursuant to the
laws of the state of Ohio. By entering into this Agreement, the parties agree to
the jurisdiction of the Ohio courts with venue in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the event
of any breach of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover all costs including reasonable attorney's fees.

         11. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed an delivered shall be deemed an original, and it shall
not be necessary, in making proof of this Agreement to produce or account for
more than one counterpart.

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         12. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating a joint
venture or partnership arrangement between Consultant and the Company.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have subscribed their hands an
seals the day and year first above written.

CONSULTANT:                        COMPANY:
                               DUCT Utility Construction &
                                    Technologies, Inc.

/s/Scott Sheppard              /s/Randall Drew
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Scott Sheppard                 By: Randall Drew, CEO

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