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A quality pressure washer is worth every penny, even if it does cost quite a bit more than the cheapest machine available....

Focused individuals eager to accelerate in a company environment have the opportunity for long-term careers with solid compensation in a manufacturing setting....

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a Nebraska contractor with five serious violations and $31,000 in fines following...

With more than half of its clients being in the petroleum industry, Sweetwater Utility Exploration has a big focus on safety, but...

Pipe ramming can be the most efficient and economical underground trenchless technique for installing and replacing culverts. At times it may be...

There’s no one right way to run a business. You can focus on one small niche or offer every service under the...

Frank is ex-special forces with a fine arts degree — an unusual mix in the world of business. He achieved a lot...

As a plumber and drain cleaner who’s grown his business from one truck to 34 employees and 32 service vehicles in the...

Take a look at the advertising circulars that come with your Sunday newspaper and it’s not hard to find yourself asking this...

Equipment maintenance is never a trivial matter, but when it comes to directional drilling, it perhaps carries a bit of extra weight.That’s...

Many small businesses are changing how they bundle employee benefits. Sick leave? Vacation? Personal time? It’s all a bit overwhelming. Many companies...

The National Utility Contractors Association is requesting all contractors, municipalities and others involved with trenching operations to hold a Trench Safety Stand Down...

Doing one’s best is an inherent goal owned by everybody I know.I cannot think of a task, job or career where, from...

When asked to name his favorite piece of equipment, contractor Ruben “Sonny” de la Rosa III doesn’t hesitate. The owner of Valley...

If you’re part of a family business, there’s good news and bad news, says Family Business USA President Henry Hutcheson.More than 70...

A 32-year-old Mr. Plumber employee survived a trench cave-in last month with help from a co-worker and Citizen’s Energy employee, who called...

When Justin Mizell was looking for a way for Specialized Plumbing Technologies employees to give back by volunteering on a project, he...