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The Seven Major Hazards in Drain and Sewer Cleaning

October 17, 2002

Before a professional drain and sewer cleaner ever makes his first service call, he must be aware of the hazards in his profession in order to help avoid injury or even death on the job.


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Don't Over Tighten

May 2, 2002

Red White Valve technical adviser Mark Stanhke examines why valves can fail in residential applications.


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Water Heater Strapping

May 2, 2002

The double-body strap is the system of choice wherever water heater bracing is required. Also, a step-by-step guide to strapping a storage tank heater.


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Defusing the Bomb

January 19, 2002

Before you break out your jackhammer, use a locating device to find those post-tension cables. The investment could save your life.


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A Simple Guide to Understanding Thermal Expansion

December 16, 2001

As population increases and water pressure is harder to control, thermal expansion has become a hot topic of discussion among contractors.


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Trucks

Cab-Forward Truck Review

Dave Bischof
August 21, 2001

Contractors have several choices of cab forward chasis in the Class 4 truck category. If you're in the vehicle-purchasing mode, this is a must read.


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What Happens to an Arbitration Clause in a Fraudulent Contract?

BNP Media Staff
January 10, 2001

Arbitration clauses in construction agreements are very common.


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How to Calculate Your Breakeven Cost Per Hour

Tom Grandy
January 2, 2001

This month's column will now take our real cost of doing business and help us determine what our breakeven cost per hour is.


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Office theft (Part 2 of 2)

Fixed vs. Variable Overhead: Do You Know the Difference?

Tom Grandy
December 30, 2000

Since improper labor pricing is the single biggest reason why companies go out of business today, proper labor pricing should be your No. 1 priority.


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Material Markup

Tom Grandy
December 29, 2000

If correct, it will help you absorb a high percentage of your overhead.


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