June 2009 Table of Contents

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