Inside the February 2012 Issue

Features

Special Feature: The Right Tool for the Job

Knowing the differences between fan and positive displacement machines will help you make the right purchase for your business

Profile: Small Window for Success

A growing hydroexcavation company gets the most out of Alaska’s short construction season

Cover Story: Inversion of Fortune

Cured-in-place pipe lining helps C.M.E. Services re-establish itself as a favored subcontractor

Expo: An Old-Time Twist on Bowling

Duckpins, ball & biscuit and the Black Market all bring a bit of the past to present Indy hot spots

Expo: A New Way to Trade Show

Technology and social media will help you make the most of the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo

Columns

Tough Job: Wave of the Future

A UV-cured lining system enables a Florida contractor to rehabilitate storm drains under an active runway

Safety First: Narrow Escape

Collapse casts light on the importance of proper trench safety precautions

Better Business: More Than a Checklist

Leaders are used to setting goals. Are yours as powerful as they could be?

From the Editor: Looking Forward to the Expo

A working vacation could be just the ticket for you and your business

Money Machines: Green Machines

Eco-friendly surface cleaners help an Ohio contractor boost productivity and profitability while increasing employee safety

Product Focus: Field & Office Technology

Industry News: February Industry News

Radiodetection Sponsors Locate Rodeo; Vacon to Deliver Drives for Winches in Norway; High Pressure Equipment Launches Website; Vermeer Makes McLaughlin Investment; TRIC Tools Moves to New Headquarters; Insituform Completes Internal Reorganization

Money Manager: Correcting an Error

When your credit report dings you unfairly, you can fix it – but don’t delay

Tech Perspective: Book ’em Online

Contractors can save time and capture more clients by allowing them to book their own appointments