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Business Tips jetter-nozzle-1
The Basics of Jetter Nozzle Maintenance: How to Clean Nozzles

Operating a jetter system, be it a small or large unit is a costly proposition. Acquiring and maintaining the proper noz...

March 16, 2020
Last Word
Last Word: A Farewell from Mike Willmets

As I pass the baton to the new executive director, Matthew Izzard, it is with bittersweet sentiment that I bid you all a...

March 16, 2020
Canada
Worker Health and Safety Must Be the Primary Concern on...

No matter how big or small a construction site is, the primary concern for employers and workers must always be on healt...

March 10, 2020
Pipe Cleaning combination-sewer-cleaner
How to Select a Combination Sewer Cleaner

When purchasing or specifying a combination machine, the first questions are always relative to jetting and vacuum force...

March 3, 2020
Directional Drilling HDD crossing under a Calgary International Airport runway
HDD Guidance Technology: Risk vs. Reward

Several risks involved with the HDD process are related to unforeseen, sometimes unavoidable, circumstances. Most innova...

March 2, 2020
Condition Assessment Deep Trekker
Pipe Inspection Profile: Extreme Divers

Extreme Divers, based out of North Fort Myers, Florida, is a contract diving company specializing in inspection, repair ...

February 28, 2020
Canada Vermeer Reclaimer
Keep the Mud Flowing: Mud Recycling System Operational and Maintenance...

The volume of drilling fluid required and the rising costs associated with fluid management has led to the widespread us...

February 27, 2020
Vacuum Excavation TRUVAC vacuum excavator
Right Sizing Your Vacuum Excavator for the Right Job

Understanding vacuum excavation equipment, and the variety of work it will perform, helps ensure that you place the righ...

February 26, 2020
Business Tips rotary-nozzle-and-pipe
How to Select the Proper Nozzle for your Job

Whether you are focused on municipal cleaning and reducing SSOs, or commercial cleaning by the foot, making the right no...

February 26, 2020
Business Tips cleaning-pipes
How to Stay Safe While Cleaning Pipes

The use of high pressure jetting to clean pipes is now common, and it is important to remain vigilant about the potentia...

February 24, 2020
Business Tips vans-close-up
What You Need to Know about Equipment Financing

Most companies finance their equipment. More than 79 percent of U.S. businesses have used some form of financing, accord...

February 20, 2020
Business Tips skid-mount-jet
How to Select the Right Size Jetter

Adding a jetter to your lineup can be a significant boost to the services your company provides. Yet it is imperative to...

February 17, 2020
Last Word ohio river
Last Word: So, What Is your NAICS Code?

As a trenchless rehabilitation contractor, under what NAICS code do you list yourself? First, let’s understand wha...

February 17, 2020
Last Word HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE)
Last Word: Sustainable and Resilient Construction and Infrastructure Management

As the focus of project owners continue to move towards sustainable design and construction, the benefits of trenchless...

February 14, 2020
Business Tips recycling-sewer-cleaner
How to Select a Recycling Sewer Cleaner

There are two options to consider when purchasing a water recycler: add a recycling component to a traditional combinati...

February 12, 2020
Vacuum Excavation paradigm-boom-operator
Keeping Your Vacuum Excavator in Peak Winter Condition

When cold weather conditions set in, regular maintenance and a heightened awareness of how to keep vacuum excavation equ...

February 7, 2020
Lateral Rehab
CIPP Makes All the Difference in Michigan’s ‘Downriver’ Region

Tim Thompson Plumbing services customers in the southeast area of Michigan, known locally as “Downriver.” Th...

February 6, 2020
Pipe Cleaning cleaning-proaject
Big vs Small: Are You Ready for Large-Diameter Pipe Cleaning?

Cleaning Large-diameter pipe presents an entirely different set of parameters than found in conventional or small-diamet...

February 6, 2020
Tech Forum Vancouver Burrard Street Hobas
Tech Forum: Microtunneling Guidance System Set-Up for Favorable Results

The most successful microtunneling projects are those that adhere to systematic procedures during guidance system set-up...

February 5, 2020
Pipe Cleaning kinked-hose
How to Safely Handle Hose

With proper training, inspections and procedures hoses can be managed safely, benefitting both workers and the overall b...

February 4, 2020