Editorial Articles

Thermal imaging technology for pipe inspection evolves into multiple applications in sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water system work

Featured products of September

Camera transporters do the bull work of delivering inspection technology to the pipe defects that need assessment and correction

A Kentucky contractor’s combination truck turns heads while improving employee safety and jacking up productivity

The Speedrooter 92 root-cutting machine from General Pipe Cleaners is designed for one-person operation.

VT Specialized Vehicles Launches Contractor Site; McLaughlin Vacuum Excavators Used to Clean Gulf Spill; Geospatial Creates Infrastructure Blog; ADS Acquires Inserta Fittings, Piedmont, Foltz; Henrich Joins SewerVUE

The National Safety Council has a good idea for managers who want to talk safety to employee teams

Contractors describe their favorite techniques for selecting, grooming and training high-quality pipeline video inspection operators

His picture is on the $100 bill. So it should be no surprise that Benjamin Franklin knew a thing or two about money and business

There comes a point when spending time searching for the best bargain becomes one of the worst things you can do for your business

Certain questions, if asked in job interviews, are considered discriminatory and could set you up for costly legal trouble

Working in the Rocky Mountains opens the doors for a contractor who built a startup plumbing operation into a diverse and profitable enterprise

Sparkling-clean vehicles put a public face on a California drain cleaner and speak volumes to customers about high-quality, professional service

The addition of high-powered waterjetting systems helps Skeen Plumbing establish an elite reputation around Jackson, Miss.

WJTA-IMCA Expo planned for Aug. 17-19; Ted DeBoda Named NASSCO Executive Director; Louisiana FS Solutions Center Adds Guzzler Parts; Draincables Direct Opens California Location; PipeFlo Becomes Installer for LMK Enterprises; Elastec/American Marine Assists with Gulf Oil Spill; StoneAge Named 2010 Colorado Company to Watch; Pat’s Pump Named Distributor for Myers/Aplex

A creative approach to pipe bursting helps a contractor crew quickly repair a failed sewer line under a hospital emergency room entrance

Internet advertising is a great component of a marketing program. Technology that helps gauge its effectiveness makes it even better.

Seat belt usage is now the nearly universal law. But do your company’s drivers always wear them?

Contractors rely on quality equipment, well-trained people and performance on the job to drive success in waterjetting