For contractors, time is money. So making sure employees are equipped to make the most of their time in the field is key for a successful business. Having employees with not only a wide range of skills, but also greater knowledge, can help your business stand out from its competition. 

The Pipeline Renewal Technologies team was out in force at Chicago's McCormick Place convention center for WEFTEC 2019. It was a great opportunity to catch up with customers and partners, forge new connections, and learn about the latest trends in the wastewater industry. In addition, we were proud to display our innovative line of solutions for trenchless pipe rehab and inspection.

Growing your sewer contracting business may seem daunting when you have limited resources, but diversifying your services may be more attainable than you think.

Sewer rehabilitation cutter operations require a great deal of attention to detail. Whether you’re using a cutter to reinstate lateral connections or to repair defective liner, whether you’re preparing for CIPP work or ready to grind away protruding taps—the job on hand is an important one and requires precision and experience. However, even the most advanced lateral and mainline rehabilitation and reinstatement cutters can’t work effectively without the right cutter bit. Cutter bits can make or break a job, and choosing the wrong one can damage your cutter, slow down your team and add unnecessary time and cost to projects. Getting acquainted with the various cutter bits’ purposes can increase the quality of rehabilitation projects, productivity of operators and lifetime of your rehabilitation cutter.

It’s that time of year again: People are spending more time outdoors enjoying the warm summer weather, and families across the country are traveling while school is out of session. It’s also the season to tackle outdoor jobs, both big and small, while the weather permits. More roads are repaired, roofs are replaced, and pipes and sewers are inspected and repaired. 

When purchasing sewer rehabilitation equipment, research the training offered by your vendor. There’s nothing like spending good money on tools and then not being able to use them to their fullest potential. While you can often expect a learning curve, you should never invest in new equipment without being guaranteed support and training. Knowing how to properly run and maintain your equipment will keep it functioning well, prevent excessive downtime and keep your crew safe.