
Project Uptime

Tips for Planning and Implementing a Sewer Bypass
March 1, 2021
Every sewer bypass project has potential pitfalls. Avoid them with these tips for bypass design, installation, testing, operation and teardown.

Troubleshooting a Sewer Bypass Startup
February 12, 2021
You’ve done all the necessary planning for your sewer bypass and checked and rechecked every component as you installed it — and now the system won’t start. “In spite of best...

How Water-Cooled AC Units Work and When to Use One
February 3, 2021
Portable air conditioning units are a good solution when you have a relatively small space that needs some extra cooling — a restaurant kitchen, a server room, a hospital room, a...

Tips for Choosing a Cable Puller
August 25, 2020
Pulling cable can be tedious and exhausting. That’s why it’s often relegated to apprentices on electrical or telecommunications jobs. For large commercial jobs, however, having an...

Tips for Using a Concrete Grinder
July 15, 2020
Ready to remove a scuffed surface coat from a concrete floor or get rid of the glue left by carpet padding? A concrete grinder can help you get the job done in a relatively short...

Tips for Using a Concrete Scarifier
July 14, 2020
Need to do some aggressive surface prep? A concrete scarifier, aka concrete planer, is the machine to use if you need to shave off a lot of material. Scarifiers are well suited to...

9 Safety Tips for Using a Pressure Washer
By Marianne Wait | July 29, 2019
What could possibly go wrong when you’re spraying water that’s up to 4,000 pounds per square inch of pressure at an object or surface to clean it? If you’re not careful, plenty...

The Best Tools for Smoothing Wood
June 24, 2019
When it comes to smoothing wood, choosing the best tool for the job is the first step in getting the best results. The three main wood-smoothing tools at your disposal are...

9 Ways to Save Money with Skid Steer Attachments
May 23, 2019
Why rent or buy another machine when the skid steer you already have can do the job? That’s the money-saving idea behind skid steer attachments, which turn this already-versatile...

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Renting Porta Potties
April 30, 2019
A portable restroom, aka port-a-potty, is a convenience and often, a necessity. At a jobsite, it may constitute the only restroom facility available. At a wedding, it may...