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Contractor Faces Several Challenges in Months-Long Project to Install Water Main
After the Spencer Dam in northern Nebraska collapsed in March 2019, public officials had numerous issues to contend with along with massive...
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Shrinking Staff, Adding Services Allows Contractor to Grow Company
At its peak growth, Ray Ramirez’s company had 12 technicians — but in 2018, they reached milestone revenue with less than half...
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5 Ways Technology Will Work for Contractors
From machine control to drone survey data, material takeoffs to volumetric calculations and progress reporting, site prep contractors have many ways they...
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Resolutions To Get Your Business on the Right Track for 2020
As we wind down another year, many small-business owners are starting to think about the future. How will you grow your business...
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In Photos: Contractors Out in the Field
With the two profiles Dig Different magazine features each issue, we capture the work that contractors do through both words and pictures.
When photographers accompany...
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Year in Review: The Most-Read Articles of 2019
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.digdifferent.com. If you missed...
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Get More Value From Your Telematics Data
It’s likely that at one time or another Kirby Yakemchuk has been in your shoes. During his 15-year career, he’s worked as an equipment...
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How to Use Live Videos on Social Media to Benefit Your Business
You’re likely using social media in some capacity to boost brand awareness, build trust and grow your business. But are you making...
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In Your Words: Wisdom From 2019’s Profiled Contractors
Each year, Dig Different profiles individuals and companies who stand out in their positions. Enjoy their witticisms and advice we have collected from 2019’s...
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Nine Tips to Build Trust for Your Company
Want to make the people you meet instantly feel more comfortable? Want to make the people you meet instantly feel valued and...
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Industry News: December 2019
AEM Hall of Fame inducts Andringa of VermeerThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced the newest inductee to the AEM Hall of Fame,...
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The Latest Products: December 2019
Vanair Start-All Jump Pack portable jump startersVanair Manufacturing’s Start-All Jump Pack portable jump starters are built to safely deliver fast starts to...
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How to Develop Effective Managers In-House
It’s said that when employees quit jobs, they more often leave because of bad managers rather than the company itself. And if...
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Association of Equipment Manufacturers Honors Companies for Longtime Industry Service
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has recognized 19 companies for achieving “milestone member” status in 2019, a designation that highlights their...
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Companies Share Equipment Purchasing Strategies
There has been a lot of equipment purchasing at SAK Construction in O’Fallon, Missouri, over the last decade to say the least....
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The Tenets of Digging Safety
Safety and quality are two of the most inseparable components to success on a job site. You can't have one without the...
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Talking Mud — From Mixing to Disposal
Mud, or drilling fluid, can have an impact on your company. From selecting the right additives to choosing the right volume of...
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Assessing Whether a New Tech Solution Is the Right Fit
It happens more and more now. A new technology is introduced to the market and you think, “Will this give me a...



















