Inside the February 2010 Issue

February 2010 Cover

Features

Tech Perspective: Tending Technology

Don’t let your computers and software fall out of date and slow you down. Keep things running smoothly with a regular program of upgrades and updates.

Profile: Strength in Numbers

Drain Doctor of Southwest Missouri discovers coop-etition as a way to get through tough economic times and build strength for the future

Special Feature: Productivity Tools

Software providers offer their latest applications, versions, and electronic devices to enhance performance and efficiency in the office

Cover Story: Penetrating Vision

A South Carolina contractor tackles tough pipe investigations with a cutting-edge portfolio of video, laser, sonar and mapping technologies

Expo: Just for Women

A first-time seminar at the 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Expo will help women in the industry handle their roles effectively

Special Feature: Career Change

A former engineer in the waterjetting industry turns to writing science fiction novels in retirement

Expo: Building an Edge

Seminars at the 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Expo focus on helping contractors improve business performance and profitability

Columns

From the Editor: Wisdom from the Fat Man

A line from an old movie with Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason is worth remembering when you need a pick-me-up after a fall

Reader Pipelines: Technology Saves

Contractors find that computer software and use of the Internet enable greater staff efficiency and support better customer service

Money Machines: Super-Size It

McRae’s Environmental keeps customers happy and production up with a fleet of combination trucks that carry extra muscle

Product Spotlight: Riding Pressure Washer Recycles Water

The Cyclone 4500 riding pressure washer from Nilfisk-Advance Inc. is designed to reduce labor and operating costs, boost productivity and recycle water as it cleans concrete and other hard surfaces.

Tough Job: Just Can’t Stop

A Florida contractor uses cured-in-place pipe to rehabilitate machine drainage lines in a potato chip processing plant

Industry News: Industry News

Jetter Depot Named Nuova ConTec Dealer

Money Manager: Getting Through a Cash Crunch

When seeking financing for a cash infusion, it helps to know the programs available to understand the borrowers’ perspectives

Better Business: Are You Top Dollar?

A new book reinforces many long-standing principles about operating a high-quality and profitable service contracting business.

Safety First: Another View on Eye Protection

Safety eyewear can do more than save vision: It can help prevent infectious disease transmission

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