Master plumber Mike Leonard formed his company with a defined plan of action. He knew what he wanted to do. He also...
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Sticking to the Plan Leads to Profit for Plumbing Contractor
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The People You’ll Meet
I’ve met some great people in this industry, and I always appreciate any chance to catch up face-to-face.
I just got back from...
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All-terrain Mover Makes for Productivity and Portability
Lugging a MaxLiner HotKick unit (PrimeLine Products) to remote locations for pipe lining jobs used to give Keith Witt a bit of...
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Experience Makes the Difference for Training Program
Sewer work is a “learn by doing” industry — it doesn’t take a college degree, yet ongoing education and training is critical.
Doheny...
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Don’t Cut Costs When it Comes to Safety
Running a company can be a bit like walking a tightrope. It’s all about balance.
When times are slow and budgets are tight,...
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Reduce Your Recruiting Costs with Referrals
Recruiting new employees is expensive. Experts estimate that businesses spend billions of dollars a year — some peg the cost at more...
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Make a Plan to Get Paid by Your Customers
Extending credit and utilizing an invoicing system is a necessary prerequisite to growth in the commercial arena and, in some cases, the...
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ScanExplorer allows easy analysis of side-scanning data
Pipeline video inspection is an essential tool, but the technology does have limitations. For instance, personnel using live video are often required...
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Pipe Bursting Methods and Projects
Pipe bursting effective in sandy soil, high water table
Problem: The city of Seymour, Indiana, lies about 10 feet lower than the land around...
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A Professional Approach
A professional is an expert in his field, someone with the knowledge, expertise, and skill to successfully complete the job. But “professional”...
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Open to Opportunity
If ever a company was aptly named, it’s Diversified Underground, based in Aurora, Colorado. Since its inception in 2000, the company has...
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Give Your Team an Advantage
The military sends new recruits to basic training. The NFL puts its players through training camp. What do you do?
I remember my...
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A Quick Solution
When it comes to equipment, master plumber Rick Ramsey believes more is more — as in more options to offer customers. That...
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College for Contractors
A new resource is brewing for utility contractors of all stripes at the National Utility Contractors Association. They’re calling it NUCA University,...
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The Danger Below
It seems improbable from the surface: With all the thousands of square feet of soil, what are the odds that two 6-inch...
