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How to Leverage AI's Strengths to Thrive in the Trades
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries everywhere, and the trades are no exception.
While the idea of robots replacing skilled workers may make headlines,...
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Mentorship Allows You to Build Skills and Relationships on the Job Site
Contractors should strongly consider implementing a mentorship program within their companies, not only to build valuable skills, but also to foster strong...
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Stay Vigilant About CDL Requirements
Much of what the water and wastewater industry does is on the backs of commercial-size trucks. Commercial trucks require drivers with commercial...
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How Trenchless Tech Helps Expand and Improve the US Electrical Grid
As the demand for a more resilient and reliable electrical grid increases, utility companies across the United States are turning to trenchless...
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Digital Crime: Why Your Business Must Prioritize Cybersecurity
The integration of technology can be seen in almost every aspect of a construction project — from planning to site work and...
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How to Train Your Team for Emergency Situations
In the utility contracting industry, things can go bad in many ways, whether it’s industrial incidents that injure employees, medical emergencies, and...
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7 Tips for Better Inventory Management
Inventory management isn’t only for retailers and manufacturers. It’s also key for utility contractors to carefully track and manage their stock.
Whether it’s...
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Why Customers Dump You and How to Keep Them Engaged
Do these example scenarios sound familiar?The lawn service had to go. I used them for over 15 years, and by the last season,...
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Texas Plumbing Company Wins Gold at WWETT Show’s Inaugural Lining Olympics
In June 2024, Indianapolis was home to the U.S. Olympic swim trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. This week, it was time for...
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How to Identify Safety Risks Before They Become Injuries
Employees in the water and sewer industry are sometimes asked to perform certain hazardous tasks. These tasks, like trenching, confined-space entry, lockout/tagout...
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How to Master Profit Margins in a Competitive Market
Profit margins. It’s a term that gets thrown around casually in the trades, often treated as a simple, straightforward calculation. Mark up...
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Tips to Safely Handle Hazardous Materials on Job Sites
Workers on construction sites often interact with toxic substances such as asbestos, lead and various other chemicals. If not handled properly, exposure...
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The Benefits of AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance for Service Industries
When was the last time your business faced a sudden equipment breakdown that threw your operations into chaos?
Downtime can be expensive —...




















