At Keith McDonald Plumbing these days, there’s a new business partner that does job scheduling and dispatching, virtually eliminates paperwork, generates invoices...
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What Every Small-Business Owner Should Know About Sexual Harassment Claims
The past few years have brought a sea change in our cultural conversation about sexual harassment.
Ever since the beginning of the #MeToo...
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Respect Your Hand and Power Tools
Humans are unique in that we can develop tools to help us do our jobs easier, faster and safer. Manufacturers have been...
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Staying Safe When Traffic and Job Sites Merge
August is National Traffic Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting road safety and reducing traffic-related incidents.
Contractors play a crucial role in...
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Jobber’s Annual Survey Reveals Younger Generation’s Opinions About Trades Careers
Jobber, a leading provider of home service software, recently released The Annual Blue-Collar Report: Gen Z and the Trades Need Each Other. The report,...
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Breaking the Mental Health Stigma
Discussing mental health has always been a bit taboo in the U.S. and especially so in construction-related industries. Then, the pandemic happened.
Getting...
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How Digital Documentation Is Revolutionizing Underground Construction
In the ever-changing landscape of underground construction, digital documentation has become an indispensable tool.
From pre-drill planning to comprehensive post-drill reporting, the advantages...
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7 Business Books Worth Checking Out
When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a...
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Minnesota Contractor Singles Out Pipe Lining as Smartest Technology Investment
Ben Smith doesn’t hesitate when asked what technology investment has most impacted Marvel Sewer and Drain, the company he established in 2012....
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Understanding OSHA's Hierarchy of Controls
Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere, but do...
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How AI Tools Can Prevent Your Business From Losing Customer Leads
We have seen an uptick in businesses wanting add-on services.
They are looking into new products and new services that complement what they...
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Mastering Project Bidding and Execution
The success of a job not only relies on technical skills but also on careful planning, efficient project management and accurate bidding.
Going...
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8 Tips for Keeping Office Politics Out of Your Workplace
All of us want to excel in the workplace and to advance our careers as much as possible. That’s all well and...
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AEM Launches Online Safety Toolkit
In a move to bolster safety across off-highway equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently introduced a free online safety toolkit...















