Editorial Articles

Name and title or job description: William Neidigh, president of Rosenberry’s Septic Services and Keystone Excavation Services.Business name and location: Rosenberry’s Septic...

Managing employees is a big responsibility, requiring effective leadership and communication skills, adaptability and consistency. To lead a team successfully, managers need...

You may have heard the term change management, and if you haven’t, don’t worry. It’s not a new concept, but it’s one...

Septic systems in areas affected by flooding or high rainfall events have increased potential for damage to the system. However, there are...

The liquid waste industry is facing a quiet crisis that has nothing to do with regulations or disposal. It’s a demographic cliff....

In 2015, Randy Cunningham was working as a plumber and electrician for a hospital in West Virginia. His wife Jennifer was director...

Jetting trailers are useful in the septic industry to clear stubborn blockages and restore drainage system health without the need for a...

Superior 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blowerSuperior Signal’s 5E FLEX battery-powered smoke blower is designed for smoke testing building plumbing and laterals to...

Climate-controlled restrooms help construction company upgradeProblem: A major Midwestern construction company made a corporate level decision to transition to climate-controlled flushing toilet...

Decals/Magnets/SignageAllied Graphics decalsAllied Graphics offers decals specially designed for the portable toilet industry. They have developed adhesives designed exclusively for portable units...

Most inspectors have experienced it at least once. An inspection report resurfaces months later with new questions attached. A regulator wants clarification....

Matthew Myers recently added a big addition to his business in the form of a 2025 Peterbilt 548 with a 4,200-gallon tank...

Homeowners and business owners in the Indian River Lagoon watershed in Brevard County, Florida, now are eligible for larger grants to pay...

Name and title or job description: Art Nikolin, co-founder and general managerBusiness name and location: Septic Solutions of Arlington, WashingtonServices we offer:...

It was time for a change, and the septic business was calling their name. Now, James Bearden and his wife Brittany are...

Bring up “sales” in the trades and then prepare yourself for the barrage of “I’m not a salesman,” “I’m not going to...

Recently, I learned about an amazing nonprofit — Pumps for Patients — that facilitates free pumping for people fighting cancer. The organization...

My 1-year-old daughter just typed that header as she sits on my lap, home from day care with a low fever and...

Paul Becker likes to keep business simple: “We want to stick to one thing and do it well.”Since 2007, that formula has...