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Entries Tagged Washington

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Inspection Cameras Bring Customers’ Drainline Problems to Light for Contractor

Bob Oates once wasn’t a believer in regular pipeline inspections, but now he says he doesn’t know what he would do without the service
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Drain Cleaner Takes on Additional Services After Learning From Other Pros and Sees Company Grow

Seattle contractor builds a new company with better customer service and higher profitability after learning from others
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Pipe Bursting Becomes Focus of Plumbing Company’s Rebirth

Professionalism and good promotion propel contractor to the top of the heap in popular Washington state tourist region
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Beneath the Emerald City

Contractor uses innovative techniques and tools on a massive tunnel project in Seattle
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Washington’s Greenfield Services Takes on Hydroexcavation

Washington contractor goes from pickup truck operation to several pieces of equipment in just three short years as his company expands into many services.
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News Briefs: 19 Tunneling Machines Deployed on Rail Project

In this week's news, Delhi Metro is constructing 33 miles of micro tunnels, Bertha could start digging again soon, and a Pegasus Utility leader is recognized.
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Excavation to Reach World's Largest Tunneling Machine Complete

Excavation crews have reached the 120-foot depth needed to repair Bertha.
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News Briefs: Construction Jobs Up, Drillings Rigs Down

Texas adds over 47,000 construction jobs, the number of drilling rigs in the U.S. drops and Bertha has the Washington DOT sleepless in Seattle.
News Brief: Tunneling Machine Inspections Conducted in Seattle

News Brief: Tunneling Machine Inspections Conducted in Seattle

Monitoring equipment detects ground settling around Bertha, prompting Washington DOT inspection.
Victory! Washington Court Upholds Biosolids Application

Victory! Washington Court Upholds Biosolids Application

A Washington Court of Appeals decision strikes down a county ban on the application of Class B biosolids.
Stormwater Education: What’s the Big Deal About a Candy Wrapper?

Stormwater Education: What’s the Big Deal About a Candy Wrapper?

Municipalities use a children’s book in educational outreach programs to explain how nonpoint pollutants entering storm drains can flow all the way to the ocean.
Rules and Regs: Golden State Pumpers Hit With Expensive Burden

Rules and Regs: Golden State Pumpers Hit With Expensive Burden

In this month’s regulations update, a diesel truck emissions phase-in period is underway for pumpers on the West Coast, and lawmakers throw the book at septage odors.
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King County Is So Flushing Awesome

With tipping fees steadily increasing, King County, Wash., knew it had to do something to change customer behavior. Cue the music video.
Small-Town Treatment Plant Uses Biosolids To Create A High-Demand Product

Small-Town Treatment Plant Uses Biosolids To Create A High-Demand Product

A Washington town turns to biosolids composting and creates a highly popular, revenue-producing product with strong demand from commercial and residential users.