Editorial Articles

A drain cleaning machine is the most essential asset a cleaner possesses, but it also brings with it one of the most...

Industry veteran and Jarvis Septic & Drain owner Gene Morris can attest to the dangers of noise exposure over time: “I’m 56,...

Not so long ago, most people in the workplace received feedback once a year during a performance review. An employee didn’t expect...

Maintaining cash reserves and cash flow are challenging for many contractors, particularly those working in the commercial arena, where payment is typically...

Plumber employs multiple rehab methods on challenging job Problem: Steve Allen from Allens Plumbing in Maui, Hawaii, had a pipe rehabilitation job that could not...

Inspection cameras have revolutionized the sewer maintenance industry, but the process doesn’t come without problems. Often sewer pipes are so full of...

Russell Joe Jr. knows the value of quality work. He’s built his business around it. “Like it says on my website, customers deserve...

Patrick Hooper’s inspection business began with a single question: “Who do you call if you want an honest, unbiased pipe evaluation?” It only...

We all face struggles and challenges. On a good day, you handle your business and move on. But we all have bad...

When JRP Co. was founded last year, management set out to establish the business around a vacuum truck that could service a...

New technology advancements have made cleaning and televising of new and rehabilitated sewer, storm and pressurized pipes safer, more efficient, and cost-effective...

Whether you have one service vehicle or 100, your operators spend nearly all their time in or around their rigs. Often, whether or...

You completed your latest plumbing project on time, sent an invoice to your demanding client, and are eagerly awaiting payment ... and...

When Sean Dolan switched careers a few years ago and bought Sanitary Pumpers in Eagle River, Alaska, he made one change right...

Portable mainline inspection system saves time and money Problem: Two years ago, the city of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, was looking for an affordable solution to...

With the technology employed in sewer inspections becoming increasingly advanced, simplifying control can be a key to keeping the learning curve low...