Inside the June 2009 Issue

Features

Cover Story: Smart Growth

Mike Phillips uses new technology to create a competitive edge and anchor growth opportunities on a foundation of established business

Tech 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

Profile: 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

Columns

Product 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.

From 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

Tough 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

Reader Pipelines: Steady Workflow

Service contracts give customers peace of mind while providing regular income and a chance to solidify customer relationships

Money Manager: Prescriptions for Health Coverage

Your efforts to streamline employee healthcare coverage can include shopping for better deals and getting involved in policy initiatives

Better 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

Safety First: Is Your Business SHARP?

An OSHA program recognizes small businesses for effective safety and health management programs

Industry 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

Money 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

After 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