Articles in the July 2008 issue:
After Hours
Fear Gets Lapped By Ted J. Rulseh (page 68) An industry contractor relocates his business and family to help his son pursue a promising career as a stock car race driver
Better Business
More Than a Bookkeeper By Mark E. Battersby (page 30) A quality accountant can provide analytical services and sound advice
on a variety of issues and decisions that drive success and growth
Cover Story
Someone Has to Do It By Mary Shafer (page 38) A-K Underground has found and stuck to a niche in handling difficult, messy cleaning jobs that other contractors walk away from
From the Editor
What’s Your Passion? Ted J. Rulseh (page 10) A new ‘After Hours’ column in Cleaner looks at how contractors mix work with family matters, hobbies, and creative pursuits
Industry News
News From Around the Industry (page 106) LMK Receives Patent for No-Dig CIPP Lateral Lining
Money Manager
10 Ways to Hurt Your Business By Erik Gunn (page 24) If you want to make life in business tougher than it needs to be, here are ten good prescriptions to try on a regular basis
Money Machines
No More Ping-Pong By Ken Wysocky (page 78) A fleet of specially designed drain-cleaning trucks helps a Pennsylvania
contractor keep its technicians productive and serve customers well
Overheard Online
The Ideal Vehicle (page 74) Contracting professionals share thoughts on service trucks that deliver convenience, efficiency, comfort, and affordable cost
Product Spotlight
A Truck Body Designed for Technician Productivity By Ken Wysocky (page 108) Wasting time searching for a part or tool and traveling back to the shop cuts into profits and causes frustration.
Profile
Back On Top By Peter Kenter (page 58) An Ohio contractor weathers personal tragedy, an economic slowdown and a limited customer base by diversifying offerings and courting a wider range of clients
Reader Pipelines
Life and Death By Mary Shafer (page 92) Contractors and municipal agencies emphasize safety for confined-space
entry, trenching, and other potentially dangerous duties their people may face
Safety First
In The Zone By Scottie Dayton (page 16) Roadway work zone safety means staying focused and avoiding distractions
Special Feature
Sealing the Chimney By Scottie Dayton (page 48) Various grouts and sealants help contractors and their customers protect against clear water infiltration in manhole structures
Tech Perspective
Injecting Long Life By Scott Kelly (page 86) Chemical grouting provides simple and cost-effective repair for manhole
leaks — if you use the right material and the right installation method.
Tough Job
Clean Sweep By Scottie Dayton (page 96) A sewer pipe floor-cleaning nozzle enables
a New York village to keep its street
reconstruction program on schedule
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