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Helping veterans, contributing to his community and physical fitness are values dear to Steve Melton’s heart. He and his wife Robin are...

An installer asked: Do you know of any studies comparing use of straw/hay, building paper and geotextile fabrics in terms of their ability...

Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you. Many times after a long day or week, we forget that...

Few things will doom a project faster than poor leadership. Without a respected captain at the helm, teams can easily be riven...

There was a day when you ordered a pump and you said, “and a float switch.” How times have changed. Now you...

For more than a year now, approximately 4 million American workers a month have left their jobs — that’s nearly 49 million...

I call it the 10-minute window. That's the time you have to respond to a phone call from a customer to ensure you...

In the last decade or two there has been an increased interest and focus on erosion and sediment control on construction sites...

Construction is an inherently stressful job for a lot of reasons. Difficult weather conditions, long and irregular hours, tight deadlines and equipment...

A recent study out of the University of Georgia shows that younger septic systems — those between two and 10 years old — often...

I get calls about failed pumps all the time. Many times, the customer is frustrated because this will be their third or...

You’ve heard it before but let it sink in: More workers die in construction than in any other industry. The Bureau of Labor...

As the septic pumping industry continues to advance, the key to long-term success lies in preparing the next generation of leaders. Three...

In our workshops, one of the installation keys we discuss at great length is making sure sewage tanks, piping between system components...