Editorial Articles

Mike Phillips uses new technology to create a competitive edge and anchor growth opportunities on a foundation of established business

Your efforts to streamline employee healthcare coverage can include shopping for better deals and getting involved in policy initiatives

Workers in a central Florida city take a shine to a souped-up vacuum truck that greatly improves productivity and cuts costs

There’s a great deal to be said for thinking ahead to take control of your calendar, so that work doesn’t take control of your life

A healthy ego is your friend, but if you let it run out of control, it can jeopardize your business and relationships and disrupt your team

A reputation for skilled emergency dewatering services and extensive knowledge of environmental rules helps Canadian contractor Aquatech carve out a healthy niche

A young man’s involvement in the javelin throw leads him and his father, a New Jersey contractor, on a trip to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing

Cloverleaf Tool Names Rawlings General Manager; RIDGID Introduces “Luck of the Draw” Video Contest; StoneAge Releases “About Us” Section

Pipes blocked by tuberculation, mineral deposits or concrete often are prime candidates for replacement. Paikert/Intruder hydro-torque cutters from NozzTeq® Inc. provide an alternative.

It took just eight years for Wayne’s Drains to build up to 27 employees while serving residential and commercial accounts in the Greater Boston area

A thorough push-camera inspection and careful excavation allow an Arizona contractor to retrieve a $70,000 diamond ring from a restaurant sewer lateral

Inspection jobs and push cameras are not all created equal. Here are eight essential points to consider when choosing a camera system.

These common events can cause severe injury. Their prevention should be a high priority.

Diversification, cost-cutting and investments in new, more efficient equipment are among measures contractors take to weather the recession and plan for growth

Contracting professionals share ideas on upsizing a water jetter and selecting the right equipment to suit the application

In most cases, an IRS income tax audit is nothing to fear. The keys are to keep calm and make sure you’re accompanied by a professional.

Mike Williams of Just Drains LLC in Philadelphia, Pa., supports big plans with solid business practices and constant, aggressive promotion

The recession affects everyone, but you don’t have to be part of the doom and gloom. A positive attitude and positive action are more essential now than ever.

Efforts to limit cell phone use while driving are picking up steam. Here’s how some contractors balance mobile communication with the need to drive safely.