You may have already noticed that we’ve added a new feature to the Dig Different website. During the time we’re dealing with COVID-19, we know crew training can be difficult, so we’ve added a training tab to the top of our website to help you.
We want DigDifferent.com to be your one-stop source for all things related to vacuum excavation, trenching, directional drilling and tunneling, along with anything else related to excavation without the use of a bucket. We also want it to be incredibly easy for you to find what you’re looking for.
COLE Publishing and Dig Different will be providing a steady stream of training videos with easy access. Prerecorded training videos will be available for viewing whenever and wherever, allowing you to listen and view at your own pace when it best fits your schedule.
As an example, under the training page’s business tab, you’ll see videos related to how COVID-19 could affect your insurance and find more information on patent, trademark and copyright law.
New topics will be added as quickly as we can record and upload them, adding to the amount of information and knowledge available through COLE Publishing to help you do tough jobs right.
GETTING JOBS DONE
Each month in this magazine, we profile contractors who are getting the job done every day, and that isn’t any different in this issue. This month we highlight Rooter Hero Plumbing in California.
The company, which handles pipe bursting jobs, has a history of fostering employee success with specific training and providing the needed tools to get those jobs done.
When a contractor provides its employees with the tools needed and the training required, there should be no reason it fails. If your business is struggling, it’s time to take a step back and find out why. Evaluated everything from the ground up to see where the fix needs to happen.
BEING A RESOURCE
We strive to be a resource for you, but we need your help with that too. We want to highlight jobs you’ve taken on that are unique or interesting in some fashion. Did you have to string out a vacuum hose 500 feet or need to park the vacuum excavator 80 feet over the job site?
It’s jobs like these that you all love to hear about. Why not share them with other contractors? Not only do you get to boast a little bit about your company and crew, but you could also be giving some ideas to another contractor across the country facing the same challenges.
Vacuum excavation is just one example, I’d love to hear stories about directional drilling, pipe bursting, trenching, tunneling and more!
IN YOUR COURT
With that, the ball is in your court. Share some of those stories with us. I’d also like to hear what training challenges your company faces. Call me at 715-350-8436 or email editor@digdifferent.com.
Enjoy this issue!
