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Editorial Articles

Underground Congestion

As utilities multiply and the cost of strikes keeps climbing, hydroexcavation is less an emerging service and now more a must-have offering for contractors
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Product Spotlight: Technology regulates sewer cleaner water pressure

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Product News - November 2026

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Product Focus: Hydroexcavation and Industrial Jet/Vac Services, Sewer Nozzles

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Trenchless Community Converges in Raleigh in 2027

Education, technology, innovation and industry connections will come together at the 2027 No-Dig Show in Raleigh, North Carolina
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How Small Drain Cleaning Companies Win Against Franchise Giants Online

A franchise might have the benefit of a corporate advertising spend, but there is much independent contractors can do to increase exposure at no cost
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How to Overcome the Pains of Business Growth

Scaling larger is a common goal of business owners, but it comes with headaches if you’re not willing to adapt your operational approach
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How to Continue to Hydroexcavate Successfully During the Fall Season

Tips for keeping hydroexcavation operations productive in the fall as temperatures drop and conditions change
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Versatility, Smart Investments Fuel DLS Underground’s Rise as Hydrovac, HDD Provider

DLS Underground finds success in challenging Kansas soils using hydroexcavation and directing drilling to serve customers
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Smith Industrial Spearheads Hydroexcavation in the South

Smith Industrial’s expansion across seven states spurred on by emphasizing people, technology and training to meet demand for safer digging

Industry News - October 2026

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Product Spotlight: Steerable directional drill takes precision to the next level

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Product News - October 2026

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Case Studies: Pipe Lining Methods and Projects

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Product Focus: Pipe Lining Methods and Projects

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Trenchless Industry Coming Together in North Carolina for 2027 No-Dig Show

Trenchless community gathering in March in Raleigh, North Carolina, for industry’s premier conference

Good Observation Skills Paramount for Keeping Job Sites Safe

Continual practice of a simple, four-step process can help ensure your job sites stay safe

You Must Master the Subtleties of Human Communication to Find Business Success

Both technical training and sales training often overlook key aspects to the customer interaction
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Finding the Sweet Spot

Hands-on training helps operators balance water flow, pressure, nozzle speed and cleaning techniques to improve results without unnecessarily taxing a jetter truck or wasting water