Do It Right or Do It Twice: The Hidden Cost of Mistakes

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive In the trades, mistakes are not just part of the work — they are part of the cost of the work. One principle matters more than most when it comes to efficiency and profitability: Do it right the first time.

03.26.2026

Residential and commercial drain and sewer cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation news for industry leaders

CIPP Solution Produces Significant Cost Savings on Drainage Project

A case study shows how FORMADRAIN was able to reduce the projected cost on a difficult drainline rehab by 90%. Read more

Comparing Trailer Jetter Sizes: Eagle-DWR Models with Wireless Remote

Watch a quick comparison of the three trailer-mounted jetter sizes in the Eagle-DWR Series from the team at Jetters Northwest. View video

Sponsored by: Jetters Northwest

Do It Right or Do It Twice: The Hidden Cost of Mistakes

In the trades, mistakes are not just part of the work — they are part of the cost of the work. One principle matters more than most when it comes to efficiency and profitability: Do it right the first time. Read more

Longtime Plumber Has Stuck with General Equipment

The owner of CWC Plumbing says he owns “just about every machine” from General Pipe Cleaners. View video

Sponsored by: General Pipe Cleaners

Product Focus: Pipe Bursting Methods and Projects

Explore the latest products, technologies, and solutions driving the industry forward. Read more

“One mistake is survivable. Ten in the same category means you’ve just discovered a curriculum you didn’t realize you were enrolled in. Your job is to learn that lesson well enough that it stops repeating.”

From the article: Best Business Education Often Borne Out of Mistakes