Poor lifting mechanics are one of the most common workplace injuries. According to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over...
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Business Owner Still Finds Time to be in the Field
Starting at the bottom rung and moving up to the CEO of a hydroexcavation company, Ken Sugawara knows how to best keep...
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Hard Hat Attachment Brings Added Safety to Road Crews
Sometimes a contractor can’t avoid night work. If the job is along a busy roadway, it’s the only way to prevent major...
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Keep Your Workers Safe With Better Job Site Tracking
Tracking workers on a job site is easy when the work zone is outside, but what happens when that site is a...
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A Warning for Being Tired
It can be hard to know when it’s time to stop and rest. Workers are often pushing to get the job done...
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Vac-Tron Goes to Hollywood in Hit Movie, Logan Lucky
Vac-Tron Equipment hosted a red carpet event to celebrate its 6,000th unit being built, along with its low profile trailer-mounted industrial vacuum...
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Contractors Take Break from Hydroexcavating to Help in Houston
Michael Morehouse kept his eye on the news as Hurricane Harvey approached Texas. Having grown up in Houston and with family still...
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5 Ways to Beat Your Competition
Running a business means you’ll eventually face competition. In fact, you probably had competitors in your market as soon as you opened...
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HDD Advancements Help Bore Through Solid Rock
Rock is one of the most abundant geological matters covering the Earth’s surface and the most challenging ground condition facing underground construction...
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Expanding
Knowing the right time to expand a business can be tricky, but the owners of both Davids Hydro Vac and J. Angelo...
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Contractor Adds Versatility, Improves Productivity With Mini Skid-Steer
Located in Springfield, Illinois, Scooter’s Lawn Care provides professional lawn care and maintenance services for homeowners and surrounding towns — from landscaping...
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4 Tips to Promote Your Excavation Business on Social Media
When you’re thinking about how to market your business, traditional media sources like print, radio ads and television may often come to...
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Next-Generation HDD Maximizes Drilling Performance
You spoke. We listened.The next generation of Ditch Witch drills has arrived. Our newest model, the JT40 horizontal directional drill, showcases the...
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Achieving Business Growth Requires More Than Hard Work
Maybe you’re just starting out in your business. Maybe you’re struggling in a broken business and want to fix it. Maybe things...
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Practice Smart Digging: Aug. 11 Marks Call 811 Day
Do you know where your local utility lines are?The Common Ground Alliance has designated 8/11 on the calendar as a convenient reminder...
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Take Control of Your Advertising Spending
When it comes to marketing, more isn’t always better. There are so many viable options out there today and it’s easy to...
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Compact Mini Skid-Steer Delivers Efficient Power in More Maneuverable Package
Designed for small landscape and irrigation jobs, the Ditch Witch SK600 mini skid-steer has a narrow frame for better maneuverability in tight,...
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Contractor Brings Unique Tools to Railroad Services
Having the auger boring equipment, it only made sense for Midwest Mole to look into working for railroad companies.The company, based in...
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Maintenance: Best Way to Keep Your Auger Boring Machines Working
The best way contractors can keep auger boring machines in working condition is to follow the equipment’s maintenance recommendations.Michael Albers, president of...
























