Editorial Articles

The StarJet-Plus system from NLB Corp. is a closed-loop waterjet stripe and rubber removal system that the company says lets operators remove more pavement marking or runway rubber per shift.

A pipe-bursting project enables a bowling alley to repair a kitchenette drain line in short order with minimal disruption to the property or business operations

Laser profiling is gaining recognition in North America as a valuable tool for measuring newly installed pipes and sewers scheduled for rehabilitation

An OSHA program recognizes small businesses for effective safety and health management programs

Service contracts give customers peace of mind while providing regular income and a chance to solidify customer relationships

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