Workplace conflicts are inevitable. In fact, a survey conducted by the American Management Association found that managers spend almost a quarter of...
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Need Another Equipment Operator In The Field This Summer?
“I don’t understand what happened. He interviewed so well. But it’s six months later, and it’s obvious. He’s not a good fit.”
“We...
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Through the Camera Lens: A Gallery of Contractors At Work
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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Noise Levels and the Threat of Hearing Loss
Can you list all the workplace safety hazards you and your team come in contact with on a daily basis? Chances are...
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PPE Checklist for Directional Drilling
Is everyone on your crew outfitted with the appropriate personal protective equipment for the job site? As important, are they actually wearing...
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The Benefits of Positive-Turn Reverse Piercing Tools
Let’s talk piercing tools for a minute.
1. Are you using them? If not, should you be?
2. Do you know what...
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MB Crusher MB-L160 Crusher Bucket
The MB-L160 crusher bucket is designed to meet the needs of skid-steers and backhoes while maintaining the power and productivity of MB...
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Marketing Efforts Are Worthless Without the Backing of Strong Customer Service
With Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Local Services, and the myriad marketing avenues and options out there, it’s easy to get caught...
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The Real Costs of Equipment Damage
When your equipment is damaged, repairing or replacing it is only part of the cost. Factor in production or service interruptions, downtime for...
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Improve Efficiency With HDD Productivity Tools
Being the boss of a horizontal directional drilling operation comes with a lot of responsibility. From making sure everyone is doing their...
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A Trench Safety Refresher
The National Utility Contractors Association is holding its annual Trench Safety Stand Down this week.
Now in its fourth year, the Trench Safety...
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Using Software to Better Manage Your Client List
When you first launch a business, it’s usually pretty easy to keep up with your customer list.As the business grows and the...
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Learn How to Connect and Protect Your Team
“In a dangerous work zone, what’s more important: communication or hearing protection? It’s not fair to make workers choose the lesser of...
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Fiber Optics Create Opportunities in Colorado
The massive undertaking of delivering high-speed internet around the country is about more than giving people faster access to information. In rural...
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Equipment Manufacturers Industry Group Partners With Music Festival For Sponsorship
In celebration of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' 125th anniversary this year, the organization is partnering with one of the world’s largest music...
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Buying a Utility Locator?
If you are in the underground construction business, you should be verifying the location of every utility line before work begins. While...
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United Rentals Participating in Nationwide Series of Trench Safety Events
United Rentals is participating in a nationwide series of trench safety educational events during the Trench Safety Stand Down, which takes place...
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Key Principles For Good Cash Flow Management
Without good cash flow, it can be difficult to take care of business essentials such as paying employees and subcontractors, purchasing materials or...
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HDD Circuit Training Program Teaches More Than Just the Basics
Horizontal directional drilling is both an art and a science. The right training, education and experience is a critical combination in knowing...






















