Editorial Articles

I’ve been in this industry for over 40 years and wouldn’t trade it for the world. This multibillion-dollar industry requires a lot...

As small and midsize employers continue to struggle with managing their ever-increasing health insurance costs, business owners are well-advised to re-evaluate their...

Universal inspection monitor locates a break in a sewer line Problem: When a technician with Handy Plumbing in Corpus Christi, Texas, was unable...

Everyone in the industry has heard at least one horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation. In...

Cable machine helps clear major root blockage Problem: On a January 2019 evening, GVA Plumbing received an emergency service call for a flooded basement...

Not many companies could get away with calling themselves “a humble bunch of plumbers wanting to take care of your plumbing and...

Some plumbers don’t want anything to do with drain cleaning beyond the occasional clogged kitchen sink or bathtub. Then there are plumbers...

Trying to network turns me into a nervous idiot. It’s not something I’m naturally good at, and I’m not sure any amount...

Some contractors might feel a bit squeamish about spending $22,000 on a new piece of equipment. Paul Williams is not one of...

It’s a great irony that the discipline policy preferred by most companies is called “progressive.” The word progressive means “making favorable progress...

Are you looking for a way to foster a stronger sense of team spirit among your employees? Are you nearing retirement and...

Drain cleaners need products that are not only efficient, but also safe. The equipment also needs to be durable enough to stand...

Municipality replaces water main without closing major street Problem: A 2,690-foot run of 8- and 10-inch cast iron water main beneath Kingston, Ontario’s Princess...