Horacio Franco is not afraid of change. The founder of H&R Plumbing and Drain Cleaning in El Sobrante, California, simply reacts instinctively...
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The Cost of Expanding into Point Repair
With the possibility of more federal investment in infrastructure on the horizon, many municipal contractors are looking to increase their capabilities. American...
Editorial
New Technology Transforms TLC Plumbing & Utility
It’s hard to imagine that TLC Plumbing & Utility — with nearly 560 employees, hundreds of service vehicles and a sprawling fleet...
Manhole Inspection and Rehabilitation
Road commission catches up on catch basin repair
Problem / Genesee County Road Commission maintains 2,000 miles of paved and unpaved primary and...
Chemical Grouts - Prime Resins PR10 ACLM
PR10 ACLM acrylamide from Prime Resins is an economical grout suitable for use in mainline joints, laterals, pipe penetrations, manholes, lift stations,...
Chemical Grouts - Avanti International AV-100
AV-100 acrylamide from Avanti International is a chemically reactive gel that has similar viscosity to water. It can permeate anywhere water can...
Editorial
Tech-Savvy Service
It’s often said that success in selling real estate depends primarily on three things: location, location, location. Similarly, the quick growth of...
Relining and Rehabilitation Systems/Accessories – CIPP - Avanti International AV-100
AV-100 acrylamide from Avanti International is a chemically reactive gel that has similar viscosity to water. It can permeate anywhere water can...
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Go the Distance With a Custom TV/Grout Truck
Check out the CUES custom F750 TV/grout inspection vehicle. This unit has everything: 60-gallon double batch chemical tanks, 800 feet of chemical hose,...
Editorial
Embracing the Challenge
Crews at Great Lakes TV Seal readily go to extremes to serve the company’s municipal customers, even if it means inspecting underwater...
Editorial
Case Study: Manhole Inspection and Rehabilitation
City uses inspection platform to prioritize water pipe issues
Problem / The city of Santa Monica, California, needed to inspect and assess pressurized...
Chemical Grout - Avanti International AV-254 Gelseal
AV-254 Gelseal injection grout from Avanti International is a hydrophilic urethane gel with permeation properties when injected in water. It quickly permeates...
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Grout Rigs Prove Key for Manhole Rehab Contractor’s Profitability
Equipment breakdowns during deadline-sensitive projects hurt profitability and damage business reputations. That’s why manhole rehab specialist Kim Construction Company in Steger, Illinois,...
Editorial
Building a Manhole Rehabilitation Business
It may seem far-fetched that two former physical education teachers would make abrupt career changes and build a multimillion-dollar-a-year manhole rehabilitation business,...
















