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When trying to craft effective engagement strategies, consider how long employees have been on the job rather than just their age

Instead of worrying about maneuvering large machines, some contractors are opting for smaller trailer-mounted units when first getting started in the vacuum excavation game

The exposure you get to potential customers through things like Google Ads are all the rage these days, but it’s still important to maintain a quality website. Here’s why.

A holistic approach to well-being can pay big dividends for your operation

No matter the age diversity of your employees, it’s possible to tweak your management style to ensure everyone is functioning as a team

Units outfitted with tracks allow Minnesota’s GreenWay Environmental to tackle jobs in sensitive, hard-to-access areas

Here’s a look back on some of the best pieces of advice contractors shared in the pages of Dig Different magazine in the past year

Finding the compensation sweet spot will retain great workers without breaking the bank. But getting there can be a major research challenge for small-business owners.

Business plans keep new owners on track in their goal of developing a successful company

As equipment continues to evolve, contractors must constantly consider whether purchasing or renting is the better option

Learning to turn off those all-too-common negative thoughts makes employees more resilient and better able to cope with change and stress

Canada’s Brass Inc. strictly adheres to no micromanaging when it comes to overseeing its crews

Since 2015, North Carolina’s Iron Lot has been donating a percentage of product sales toward the building of the orphanage

The axle configuration on the Transway Systems Terra-Vex that allows for better weight distribution was the top selling point for Canada’s Fairway Electrical Services

Use these tips to get the most out of each gallon of gas you put into your machines

Bad online reviews — justified or not — are inevitable, but you have a lot of control over how things play out from there

As much as the use of trenchless methods has grown over the years, contractors still have a significant teaching role to play for those who think of traditional excavation first

This maintenance advice compiled from various articles in the pages of Dig Different covers common pieces of equipment from hydroexcavators to directional drills

Brothers and owners of New York firm find father’s old Vactor truck in a scrap yard