June 2009 Table of Contents

Magazine Cover

Features

  • 22Cover Story: Smart Growth
    Mike Phillips uses new technology to create a competitive edge and anchor growth opportunities on a foundation of established business
  • 30Profile: Growth with Sensitivity
    A reputation for skilled emergency dewatering services and extensive knowledge of environmental rules helps Canadian contractor Aquatech carve out a healthy niche
  • 46Tech Perspective: On the Beam
    Laser profiling is gaining recognition in North America as a valuable tool for measuring newly installed pipes and sewers scheduled for rehabilitation

Columns

  • 10From the Editor: The Power of X
    There’s a great deal to be said for thinking ahead to take control of your calendar, so that work doesn’t take control of your life
  • 16Safety First: Is Your Business SHARP?
    An OSHA program recognizes small businesses for effective safety and health management programs
  • 38After Hours: Chucking the Spear
    A young man’s involvement in the javelin throw leads him and his father, a New Jersey contractor, on a trip to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing
  • 50Tough Job: Striking Success
    A pipe-bursting project enables a bowling alley to repair a kitchenette drain line in short order with minimal disruption to the property or business operations
  • 54Money Manager: Prescriptions for Health Coverage
    Your efforts to streamline employee healthcare coverage can include shopping for better deals and getting involved in policy initiatives
  • 58Better Business: Keeping Your Ego Out of the Way
    A healthy ego is your friend, but if you let it run out of control, it can jeopardize your business and relationships and disrupt your team
  • 62Reader Pipelines: Steady Workflow
    Service contracts give customers peace of mind while providing regular income and a chance to solidify customer relationships
  • 66Industry News: Industry News
    Mr. Rooter Promotes Manager, Hires Consultant; Henning Joins AP/M as Manager of Technical Development; RIDGID Launches Reputation Roadshow; Electric Eel Offers Drain Cleaning Literature; American Leak Detection Ranks Top in Category; Super Products Produces DVD, Offers Demo Tour
  • 68Product Spotlight: UHP Jetting Tool Clears Road and Runway Markings
    The StarJet-Plus system from NLB Corp. is a closed-loop waterjet stripe and rubber removal system that the company says lets operators remove more pavement marking or runway rubber per shift.
  • 70Money Machines: Hero Worship
    Workers in a central Florida city take a shine to a souped-up vacuum truck that greatly improves productivity and cuts costs