Contractor Tips: Polymer Selection for Drilling Fluids Finding the Right Fluids Recipe for your Ground Conditions Brian Vance November 28, 2023 No Comments We try to simplify the decision-making for contractors matching fluids and polymers to ground conditions.Read More
The Value of Time for You, Your Drilling Crews Bring Purpose to Meetings with Employees, Others in Drilling Industry Jake Fletcher November 24, 2023 No Comments Whether it’s a staff meeting or a Groundwater Week meet and greet, let purpose drive your interactions.Read More
A Case for the Driller to Manager Pipeline When You Need a New Company Leader, Look Within Robert Meyer November 21, 2023 No Comments Field decision-making, knowledge of equipment (and how to succeed with it) make drillers ideal for leadership.Read More
Geothermal has High Potential, but Look before a Leap Return on Time, Return on Investment Key Considerations David King November 17, 2023 No Comments Thinking about expanding into geothermal? Consider return on time and investment, as well as company goals.Read More
Trading University for Trades: A Gen Z Driller Perspective Student Paths after High School as Varied as the Students Rachel Bourne November 14, 2023 No Comments Guest columnist Rachel Bourne talks about her path to choosing a hands-on — and cheaper — education.Read More
Tips for Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines Plus, What to Do if Your Drilling Rig Mast Arcs to a Hot Line Dave Bowers November 3, 2023 No Comments Safety guidance for work near overheads, plus what to do if a drilling rig or hoist mast arcs to a hot line.Read More
What’s All the Hype About Drilling Rig Rentals? Contractors Enjoy Financial Flexibility, the Latest Equipment Jeff Garby November 1, 2023 One Comment Geotechnical contracting companies enjoy flexibility for finances, ability to ramp up for specific projects.Read More
An Unavoidable Price of Leading Good People Good Workers in Drilling, Construction Have Options Jake Fletcher October 24, 2023 No Comments Good workers in challenging drilling, construction jobs often have career options. Good leaders support them.Read More
Mentorships: 3 Steps to Develop, Pass Along Drilling Skills Top Performers Can Educate Next Generation of Great Drillers Jessica Alexander October 18, 2023 No Comments Identify top performers, pair them with others learning drilling jobs in ways that complement skills of both.Read More
Spudder Rigs: Recounting Two Phone Calls and a Catalog Cable-Tool, both the Past and Present of Drilling John Schmitt September 29, 2023 2 Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.Read More