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Struck-by, struck-against and back-over incidents are far too common:421 Hudson St., Manhattan, New York, April 21, 2016: Construction worker killed by scaffolding...

Tough clogs are no match for ClogChopper multi-function cutting tools. Tune in as Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners explains how the...

After a thief stole equipment worth a couple thousand dollars from a Ford Econoline service van owned by Jeffrey’s Plumbing and Heating...

You may be familiar with the statistic that 70% of family businesses — such as many businesses in this industry — don’t...

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

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...

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...

Built to take heavy use and abuse, the powerful JM-3000 water jet from General Pipe Cleaners is great for clearing grease, sand...

If your company doesn’t already have an employee-recognition program, it’s a good idea to start one. And if it already does, perhaps...

“I always seem to get customer complaints about how much I charge them for the work I do. My vendors say they...