Inside the June 2010 Issue

Features

Case Study: Winning Combinations

Manufacturers report on innovations that make the latest jet-vacuum sewer cleaning trucks more intelligent, powerful, and productive on the job site.

Cover Story: Learning While Doing

Engineering school gives a young contractor valuable knowledge to combine with real-world experience while building a company

Special Feature: Going Undercover

A CBS reality television series features a Roto-Rooter executive getting an inside look at day-to-day operations in the company

Case Study: Creating the Culture

For Advanced Vacuum Services, it’s all about workplace safety and employees who are engaged in pleasing customers and helping the business grow.

Columns

Money Manager: Right Credit, Right Reason

Don’t be afraid to borrow money when your business needs it. Just know good debt from bad debt and avoid getting overextended.

Product Spotlight: Recording System Is Built to Handle Rough Weather

The SeeSnake DVDPak recording system from RIDGID lets contractors reliably monitor and record inspections even in hostile weather.

Product News: Product News

Reader Pipelines: Marriage and Business

Three contractors’ wives tell their perspectives on running a family business, sharing responsibilities, and balancing home and work life

Industry News: Industry News

SPIR STAR Opens, Launches Web site; Mexico Repair Center & Mr. Rooter Receives Franchisee Satisfaction Award

From the Editor: How’s Your Care?

Health care reform is now the law, but the debate is far from over. How does the health care system affect you? What change would you like to see?

Case Study: Holding Water

A trenchless lining system saves a small municipality in southwest Minnesota from digging up the bottom of its new swimming pool

Better Business: He Says, She Says

An understanding of gender differences can help foster better communication at work and more rewarding professional relationships

Case Study: Eyes in the Back

Obstacle detection technology helps avoid costly collisions with other vehicles and fixed objects

Case Study: Cutting Through

A trailer hydrojetter boosts an Arizona drain cleaner’s productivity and profits, pleases customers and helps open new markets.