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No business owner wakes up excited to raise prices. For many, it feels uncomfortable, risky, and even a little personal. You worry...

Bring up “sales” in the trades and then prepare yourself for the barrage of “I’m not a salesman,” “I’m not going to...

On Sept. 18, Western Rooter proudly hosted its annual Employee Appreciation Day, honoring the incredible team members who keep our company running...

Inland Empire Utilities Agency saw an increase in sewer system debris during the COVID pandemic. Residents flushed napkins, wipes, tissues, paper towels and...

Unexpected excavator bucket issues can significantly disrupt your workflow and hinder the success of a project. Let’s dive into four excavator bucket issues...

One of the biggest dangers in our industry is entering confined spaces. In the United States, over 2 million employees enter confined...

There is an ongoing challenge when maintaining large-diameter sewer pipes. As time passes, mud, sludge, sand, and gravel can accumulate along the...

As the year winds down and the holidays approach, most business owners in the trades busy themselves with wrapping up projects and...

Not every job site is wide open. In fact, many of today’s utility, infrastructure and municipal projects are happening in tight, crowded urban...

There has been plenty of buzz this week at the Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, about what’s new and upcoming in the...

Starting a new job in the trades can feel overwhelming. For a rookie, there’s much to learn, from handling tools and equipment...

Backover injuries can occur in a split second and can cause severe injuries or even death. When working around large trucks and...

Jobber recently released its annual Blue Collar Report. Based on survey responses from more than 1,000 U.S. students (ages 18 to 20)...

We all know that finding great people in the trades has never been harder. Demand for skilled technicians is skyrocketing while the...