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In the operations of his own company, as well as his work with a large regional trade association, Tom Mullen is dedicated to stabilizing his industry’s labor shortage problems

If employees feel disengaged from your organization, it’s time to restore the connection — with fierce transparency

Most family businesses claim to have a succession plan in place, but many of those are informal, increasing the chance that an ownership transition of the business might not go all that smoothly. Here are some tips on how to ensure a solid plan is in place.

With the National Utility Contractors Association declaring June to be Trench Safety Month, it’s worth emphasizing the dangerous ramifications of overlooking safe excavation protocols

Electromagnetic locating tools don’t require the level of upkeep that other machines need, but there are several good practices you should think about to help keep your equipment in top shape

No one tool can take on all utility locating challenges. Soil conditions play a factor in equipment effectiveness. Here’s a look at approaches to take whether you’re utilizing ground-penetrating radar or an electromagnetic locator.

The things that were applicable to your online marketing strategy five years ago may no longer be relevant. Here are five tips to keep in mind.

You want to answer all of their questions but still be able to dispense the information and get on with the day

Getting better at navigating difficult conversations with employees makes you a better leader

You’ve all heard the groans when announcing everyone needs to gather in the conference room. But well-planned staff meetings will make your business better.

Engcon’s Tiltrotator excavator attachment is among the equipment advancements on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Managers can adopt strategies to bring out the best in their quieter crew members

If you’re working for a general contractor on a project, it’s important to be diligent to ensure your business is protected from things like unknown contract requirements or adjustments to the project schedule

From smoke testing to CCTV inspection, here’s a guide to the basics of pipe assessment and leak detection methods

Don’t waste your time trying to attract customers with tactics based on outdated information. Here’s the latest about the types of marketing people truly respond to.

Have you started your business with a friend, or are you contemplating a new startup with your bestie? If so, you should proceed with caution.

If you lease some of your equipment to meet your operational needs, a usage-based structure rather than a traditional fixed-term option could be a smart way to go