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Barry Kiser pulled up in his company’s hydroexcavator about 6 a.m. last Saturday. It was a scene like nothing he’s ever witnessed.He...

For many businesses, accessing valuable company information in the digital world — whether it’s a password, an important email or customer file...

While many contractors nationwide find it increasingly difficult to attract and retain quality skilled laborers, Diversified Underground stands out as an outlier....

A familiar biblical passage says there is a time to build and a time to tear down. In terms of utility infrastructure,...

In the not-too-distant past, hiring bonuses — also called signing bonuses or sign-on bonuses — were only mentioned in reference to elite...

There are a number of ways to make your employee benefits package look more attractive  — and one of the chief ones...

It was just a few years ago that the oil industry took a downturn and the price of crude oil plummeted. Oil...

There’s no denying it any longer. Whether your current truck is on its last legs or you’re looking to add a new...

The chase for telecom and natural gas work should continue to stay strong for the foreseeable future, according to directional drill manufacturers...

There are gray directional drill bits and blue and black, but how about a pink drill bit? One manufacturer has them available...

Smart business owners know their employees are their best asset. How do you know if you’re asking too much of this precious...

A few books were lost and a car was destroyed, but it could have been worse if Keith Byers hadn’t been nearby.Byers,...

When you’re thinking about how to market your business, traditional media sources like print, radio ads and television may often come to...

Maybe you’re just starting out in your business. Maybe you’re struggling in a broken business and want to fix it. Maybe things...

Asked to name one of the most challenging horizontal directional-drilling jobs ever tackled by REM Directional, owner Joel Colgrove Jr. doesn’t hesitate...

No matter the line of work you’re in, it’s critical to do everything in your power to keep employees protected from accident...

Plastic main and service pipe is well accepted in the industry and has some advantages. But it also has a major disadvantage...

Contractors know that happy customers are the best kind of customers. They pay on time, they call back for more work, they...

When was the last time you sat down with your biggest competitor and had a friendly conversation over coffee? Possibly never.Generally speaking,...