Editorial Articles

A new bursting head coupled with pneumatic assist enables a California contractor to upsize a corrugated culvert and keep a boulevard open

Spiral-wound pipe lining uses a continuous strip of plastic material to create a continuous interior surface offering a no-cure solution

Here’s some advice on keeping your people from contracting flu viruses this season

Chemical control is a good remedy for roots in sewer lines, but mechanical removal has its applications, too, especially for advanced problems that cause or threaten to cause severe blockages. Manufacturers offer a wide variety of tools for cutting out problem roots. Here are some of the latest offerings.

Contractors share their preferences in jets and mechanical equipment for getting stubborn roots out of sewer laterals and mains

Here’s a one-step-at-a-time approach to improving the management of your money, your business, and your life in the new year ahead

A well-stocked truck keeps All-Pro Plumbing’s owner on task and sharp graphics keep those customer calls coming

Midwest Mobile Waterjet used its work tools to create a unique design on the walls of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

What’s it like to be part of a family contracting business? Cleaner invites you to share your stories of how you contribute, and how you cope with the challenges.

30th Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International adds a new-product display, interactive floor plan, and Women in the Industry seminar to its proven mix of exhibits and education.

Drain cleaning and root control form the backbone of work for Jet-O-Rooter of Syracuse, N.Y., a company looking to grow through personalized service.

Never underestimate what a talented rover can do to enhance your service, improve your technician team, and generate more revenue for your business

A Philadelphia-area contractor spins off a separate company for sewer and drain cleaning and builds it up alongside his established plumbing firm

Mr. Manhole Chosen to Replace 1,033 Chimneys

Online discussion forum members report on their success (or lack of it) in choosing advertising channels that get results

If you challenge a former employee’s claim for unemployment benefits, here are some strategies that will improve your chances for success

A British Columbia contractor’s custom vacuum truck can also clean pipes, hydroexcavate, and even ride the tracks to clean up spills from derailments

A Saskatchewan contractor jumped feet first into industrial cleaning and soon built a profitable business with a strong family succession plan